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Description
This is a vintage postage stamp from Turkey, featuring a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk superimposed with the national symbol of a crescent moon and star. The denomination is indicated as 3 Krs, and the text 'RESMI' and 'TÜRKİYE POSTALARI' signifies its official postal use. The stamp is primarily green and black, printed using lithography on paper with a perforation of 13x12.
History
The stamp originates from Turkey, likely issued in the 1930s, a period of significant nation-building and modernization under Atatürk's leadership. The 'Resmi' marking indicates it was an official government stamp, used for administrative or public services. These stamps reflect the early republican era and the establishment of a unified postal system in the new Turkish Republic.
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The inclusion of Atatürk's image on official stamps is a common practice that underscored his revered status in Turkish society and served as a constant reminder of the nation's founder. The design elements, particularly the crescent and star, are potent symbols of Turkish identity and heritage, frequently appearing on national insignia and currency.
Value Fact
This specific stamp, depending on its condition and exact year of issue within the 1930s range, can fetch between $1 to $10 in used condition among collectors. Its value is influenced by its rarity, the accuracy of its perforation count, and the overall demand for early Turkish postal history items.

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