Title:
Austria Post Office in Turkey & Bosnia-Herzegovina Stamp Collection (1880s–1919) – 74 Stamps on 9 Leaves

Artist:
Various issuers – Austro-Hungarian postal authorities

Medium:
Postage stamps mounted on 9 album leaves

Dimensions:
Standard stamp sizes; album pages approx. A4

Condition Report:
Good condition – stamps appear mounted with care and minimal wear consistent with age

Description:
A fascinating philatelic collection featuring 74 stamps from the Austria Post Office in Turkey and Bosnia-Herzegovina, spanning the 1880s through 1919. Mounted on 9 leaves, this historical assemblage includes:

• Austrian overprints for use in the Ottoman Empire

• Denominations such as 10 Centimes, 8 Para, 10 Para

• Various Piaster overprints including:

  • 1 Piaster / 1

  • 1 Piaster / 10

  • 1 Piaster / 25

• Bosnia-Herzegovina issues:

  • 1914 12 Heller

  • 1915 12 Heller

  • 1915 7 Heller

  • “Nopto” 1 Krone (1k)

• Additional mixed denominations and styles across the period

This selection provides an excellent snapshot of late Austro-Hungarian postal activity in Southeast Europe and the Ottoman territories, showcasing overprinted stamps, local currencies, and early 20th-century geopolitical history.

Signature:
N/A

About the Artist:
Stamps issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for postal use in its territories and foreign post offices, including operations in Turkey and the Balkans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.