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German Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire – Jaffa – Picture Postcard with 10 Para Stamp, Mailed to Basel, Switzerland 1912 - Tinted picture postcard showing a view of the Jaffa shoreline and old city, photographed from the sea with fishing boats and coastal rocks in the foreground. Caption on the card: Jaffa and Vue prise de la mer. The postcard was mailed through the German Post Office in Jaffa, one of the foreign post offices operating in the Ottoman Empire. Philatelic details: German Levant stamp denominated 10 Para. Circular cancellation JAFFA – DEUTSCHE POST dated 17 September 1912. Addressed to Basel, Switzerland. Catalog references: Scott #32 Michel / Steichele #221 Bale / Orient Post #320 Condition: Overall good condition. Minor age toning and light creasing typical for postcards of the period. Clear and complete postal cancellation. Historical postal item from the era of the foreign post offices operating in Ottoman Palestine in the early 20th century. 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.