Antique 1920s Izmir Smyrna Invoice Ottoman Revenue Stamp Djambaz Zade Ahmed Neja
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Antique 1920s Izmir Smyrna Invoice Ottoman Revenue Stamp Djambaz Zade Ahmed Neja. Origin: Izmir / Smyrna, Turkey. Date: circa 1920s (Late Ottoman / Early Republic Era). .. WE SENT ALL ITEM WITH REGISTERED SHIPPING An exceptional piece of Middle Eastern commercial ephemera from the 1920s. This original handwritten mercantile invoice is printed on the official and rare multilingual letterhead of Djambaz Zade Ahmed Nejati, a prominent textile and manufacture store located in the historic Yorgancilar Bazaar of Izmir, Turkey. Historical Context and Content: The document captures the rich commercial history of Izmir, beautifully blending Ottoman Turkish Arabic script and French typography. The invoice shows detailed bookkeeping of fabric and textile trade, listing goods under columns like Item Type (Cins-i Esya), Quantity in Meters/Yards, and Prices in Piastres/Paras (Kurus/Pare). A standout feature of this document is located at the bottom left corner, which displays two stunning, authentic Ottoman period Revenue Stamps (Fiscal Stamps) with official purple ink company cancel stamps. This adds immense value for both postal history and revenue stamp collectors. Company and Location Background: The invoice belongs to the Djambaz Zade Ahmed Nejati company, operating from Rue Yorgandjilar (Yorgancilar Street) in Smyrna. This district was the commercial hub for fabrics, tailoring, and manufacturing goods during the late Ottoman and early Turkish Republic eras. Condition Report: In excellent authentic vintage condition. The paper has a gorgeous natural light cream patina with historical horizontal and vertical fold lines. The printed typography is exceptionally sharp, the handwritten fluid ink is 100 percent legible, and both revenue stamps are perfectly intact with vibrant colors. A pristine example of Levant trade ephemera. Specifications: Type: Original Commercial Invoice / Fiscal Document Date: circa 1920s (Late Ottoman / Early Republic Era) Origin: Izmir / Smyrna, Turkey Language: Ottoman Turkish and French Bilingual Print Features: 2 Original Revenue Stamps with Company Mührü/Seal Authenticity: Guaranteed 100 Percent Original Ephemera A wonderful and historically rich addition for serious collectors of Ottoman Empire ephemera, Smyrna/Izmir local history, Islamic fiscal history, and worldwide revenue stamps
