Austria post in Turkey stamps set year 1900 Mi 32-38 Complete Set

Austria post in Turkey stamps set year 1900 Mi 32-38 Complete Set MH The 1900 series (Michel #32–38) for the Austrian Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire represents a major design overhaul in Austrian philately. In 1900, domestic Austria moved away from the old Kreuzer/Gulden system to the modern Heller/Krone system. Consequently, new base stamps featuring a freshly engraved, diagonal left-facing portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I were issued. For use in the Levant, these brand-new Heller stamps were immediately given crisp, horizontal black overprints in local Ottoman Para and Piaster values. This specific range (Mi #32–38) constitutes the core definitive values used for standard letter post, postcard mail, and commercial registry fees. The Stamp Lineup & Technical Specifications Michel #Base Austrian StampOverprint ValueBase Stamp ColorCommon UsageMi #325 Heller10 ParaGreenPrinted matter / Local postcardsMi #3310 Heller20 ParaRose / CarmineInternational postcards / Local lettersMi #3420 Heller1 PiasterBrownStandard domestic/international lettersMi #3525 Heller1¼ PiasterUltramarineHeavy letters / Packet postMi #3630 Heller1½ PiasterOrange-BrownRegistered mail feesMi #3740 Heller2 PiasterVioletMulti-rate commercial mailMi #3850 Heller2½ PiasterDark Blue / Greenish BlueHigh-weight / Express mail Design Nuance: The Two Paper Varieties If you are sorting through these stamps, pay close attention to the texture of the paper, as the 1900 release features two very distinct production types that catalog checkers look for: The Shiny “Varnish Bars” (Diagonal Lines): To prevent people from washing off postmarks and reusing stamps, Austria printed the base sheets with diagonal, shiny bars of varnish across the face of the stamp before applying the ink. When you tilt these stamps toward a light source, you will see glossy diagonal stripes. The “Granite” Paper: The paper stock itself contains tiny, subtle colored silk fibers mixed into the pulp. If you look closely under a magnifying glass, you will see minuscule thread-like imperfections in the paper, adding a distinct texture.