1909 Russian Levant ROPiT Shipping Jubilee & Surcharge Stamps | 18 Vintage Ottoman Empire Stamps Set MH
1909 Russian Levant ROPiT Shipping Jubilee & Surcharge Stamps | 18 Vintage Ottoman Empire Stamps Set MH
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free standard international shipping is included in the item price.
Estimated delivery:
- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The buyer is responsible for return shipping unless the item arrives damaged or materially different from the listing.
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A premium historical collection of vintage postage stamps issued for the Russian Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire (Levant / ROPiT).
The top row highlights the famous 1909 Jubilee Issues featuring a steamship design and the ROPiT emblem, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Russian Steam Navigation and Trading Company (1857–1907). The middle and bottom rows present definitive Imperial Russian issues with distinctive overprints and currency surcharges in Paras and Piastres, as well as "Восточная марка" (Eastern stamp) types used for postal services in Mediterranean and Ottoman ports.
Features:
- Set of 18 authentic antique stamps
- Circa 1900–1910 Russian Levant Era (Ottoman Empire)
- Features highly collectible ROPiT steamship commemorative designs
- Multiple overprints and local Ottoman currency surcharges
- Mint Hinged (MH) / lightly used condition as shown in detail
- Exceptional postal history artifacts from the late Imperial era
The set includes the following specific issues:
- ROPiT Shipping Jubilee Stamps: High-value large format types including 3½ Piastres, 20 Piastres, and 30 Piastres denominations.
- "Восточная Марка" Definitives: Classic frame designs with 20 Paras and 1 Piastre surcharges.
- Overprinted Russian Empire Issues: Classic double-headed eagle definitives with bold black surcharges (e.g., 10 коп. / 20 коп. base types converted to Piastres and Paras).
A fascinating collectible for:
- Philatelists and antique stamp experts
- Ottoman Empire, Levant, and Middle East history collectors
- Imperial Russian naval and commercial maritime history enthusiasts
- Ephemera and archival curators
The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the overprints, margins, and condition variations included in the set. You will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage philatelic item, not a reproduction.
- Minor signs of age, light hinges, or album storage may be present due to the antique nature of the collection.
- Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
- Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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