{"product_id":"1900-1910s-russian-levant-ropit-postage-stamps-vintage-ottoman-empire-surcharges-high-piastres-set-of-18-mh-cancelled","title":"1900–1910s Russian Levant ROPiT Postage Stamps | Vintage Ottoman Empire Surcharges High Piastres Set of 18 MH Cancelled","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent, rare, and highly sophisticated philatelic type set from the late tsarist era of the Russian Empire, focusing entirely on its specialized foreign maritime operations in the Near East and Mediterranean via the \u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_3n\"\u003eRussian Post in the Ottoman Empire (Russian Levant \/ ROPiT)\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from approximately 1900 to 1910.\u003cbr data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"Gy8rfb#B4oRN\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_3o\"\u003e\nThe top row features an exceptional run of rare, large-format \u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_3p\"\u003e1909–1910 ROPiT shipping jubilee definitives\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in imperforate styles, displaying detailed steamships and heraldry under massive high-value overprints, highlighted by the ultimate \u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_3q\"\u003e50 PIASTRES\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e top-tier value and distinct shade studies of the 10-Piastres. The middle row transitions into a detailed run of Piastre surcharges applied over both large-format and standard tsarist bases. The lower row beautifully completes the set with a uniform assembly of low-value kopeck definitives modified by crisp black \u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_3r\"\u003e\"5 PARA\" and \"10 PARA\" overprints\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Select stamps in this layout bear authentic period circular postmarks and cancellation signs from foreign port routes, while beautifully preserving Mint Hinged (MH) collection status on the reverse.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_3y\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_44\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_45\"\u003eSet of 18 antique stamps\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_47\"\u003eAuthentic Russian Levant (ROPiT \/ Russian post offices in the Ottoman Empire) issues\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAC\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_49\"\u003eCirca 1900 to 1910 maritime shipping jubilee and foreign trade era\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAD\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_4b\"\u003eFeatures top-tier high-value overprints including the rare 50 PIASTRES denomination\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAE\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_4d\"\u003eIncludes a premium run of imperforate (unperforated) large-format steamship designs\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAF\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_4f\"\u003eShowcases localized Ottoman currency modifications in both Para and Piastre systems\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAG\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_4h\"\u003eMint Hinged (MH) condition with select pieces showing heavy historical cancellation marks \/ postmarks \/ port stamps\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes stamps with various classic pre-revolutionary denominations and overprints, such as:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_4u\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_4v\"\u003e5 para, 10 para, 1½, 2, 2½, 3½, 7, 10, and 50 piastres.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating collectible for:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_58\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_59\"\u003eLevant, Ottoman Empire, and Russian foreign post offices philately specialists\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_5b\"\u003eworldwide collectors focused on maritime trade history, Middle Eastern shipping lines, and high-value overprints\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAC\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_5d\"\u003elate tsarist geopolitical postal history, pre-WWI Mediterranean lines, and treaty port researchers\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAD\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_5f\"\u003epremium investment-grade vintage ephemera and global document archives\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the condition, perforation variations, overprint crispness, and authentic foreign postmarks included in the set.\u003cbr data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"Gy8rfb#B4oRN\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_5n\"\u003e\nYou will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_5u\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_60\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_61\"\u003eThis is an original antique philatelic collection spanning over a century, not a modern reproduction.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIExAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_63\"\u003eProminent historical port postmarks, natural paper toning, or minor signs of album storage are present, adding to the authentic character of the collection.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIExAC\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_65\"\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with protective heavy card inserts.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAAIExAD\" data-sae=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" jsuid=\"t3uiYb_67\"\u003eImport duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"AtticTreasuresUA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51924209533144,"sku":"C26010927","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/6519\/6248\/files\/2b0e7bd7-7b16-551a-9600-c330b9922dee.jpg?v=1782751609","url":"https:\/\/attictreasuresua.com\/products\/1900-1910s-russian-levant-ropit-postage-stamps-vintage-ottoman-empire-surcharges-high-piastres-set-of-18-mh-cancelled","provider":"AtticTreasuresUA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}