French Post Cavalla stamps year 1893 Used stamps
- Cavalla (or Cavalle) refers to an old French post office in the Ottoman Empire located at Kavala (in modern‐Greece).
- In 1893 the French “Type Sage” (Peace & Commerce) stamps were overprinted with “Cavalle” for use at that post office.
- The overprint usually changes both the name (“Cavalle”) and sometimes the currency‐denomination in piastres for higher values.
Key features for 1893 used stamps
Here are features to check:
| Feature | Typical for 1893 Cavalla issues |
|---|---|
| Stamp design | French “Peace & Commerce / Type Sage” originals, overprinted “Cavalle.” |
| Perforation | 14 × 13½. |
| Watermark | None |
| Condition (used) | Postmarked with a cancellation; look for clarity of overprint and cancel; condition (tears, centering etc.) matter a lot. |
| Values / Denominations | 1,* 2½,4 piastres, etc., depending on the stamp. The overprint often includes new currency units. |
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