Bidspirit auction | Ottoman Empire – Austrian Post

Ottoman Empire – Austrian Post in Haifa – Commercial Cover 1907 - Commercial cover mailed from the Austrian Post Office in Haifa (CAIFA) on 23 August 1907. Franked with an Austrian Levant stamp 1 Piaster, tied by a clear CAIFA – ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST cancellation dated 23.VIII.07. The cover bears the printed sender imprint: Otto Fischer, Haiffa, Syrien, reflecting the contemporary geographic designation used during the Ottoman period. Addressed to Saargemünd, Lothringen (Alsace-Lorraine), Germany. Arrival backstamp on reverse dated 30 August 1907. Condition: Generally well preserved with typical postal folds, light age toning and handling marks. Stamp and cancellation clear. Interesting postal history item from the period of foreign post offices operating in the Ottoman Empire. Items from the collections of Jacob Yablok - VirtualJewishmuseum.com. The items are placed in a quality proactive nylon sleeve and can be easily and safely taken out from the display page. Displayed on a thin cardboard sheet.