Republic of Turkey Ottoman 1875 1 Pia Yellow/Orange Star & Crescent Duloz #13 Postage Stamp Mint Original Gum Hinged Catalog Value 355 Rare

Rare Republic of Turkey Cyprus Ottoman 1875 1 Pia Yellow/Orange Star & Crescent Duloz #13 Postage Stamp Mint Original Gum Hinged Catalog Value $355.00

1875 1 Pia Exquisite Yellow is one of the oldest and most famous Turkish stamps. The pattern for this stamp was created by a crafter called “Mr. Duloz”. Hence, this issue was called after the crafter’s name “Duloz”. The design of the item is made in this rich yellow orange like colors and consists of a central oval enclosing a crescent and star with radiating lines. That is why this philatelic issue is also known as "Crescent and Star Stamp". Value of each stamp is located on four corners. Turkish writing in Arabic script is overprinted on the oval in black, stating “Postai devleti Osmaniye” or "Post of the Ottoman Empire". One of the finest specimens of 1875 1 Pia Yellow Orange, featuring vibrant colors and large part of the original gum. There have only been a few that have come up for sale over the years that are mint like this in Extremely Fine "XF" Condition.