From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of Ottoman postal rates in Palestine
List of Ottoman postal rates in Palestine
The List of Ottoman postal rates in Palestine surveys the • Steichele, Anton (1990/1991). The foreign post offices in
postal rates in effect between 1840–1918 during the Ot- Palestine : 1840–1918. 2 vols. Chicago: World Philatelic
toman rule in Palestine. Rates not applicable in Palestine Congress of Israel, Holy Land, and Judaica Societies.
are not included.
The Imperial edict of 12 Ramasan 1256 (14 October
1840)[1] and later ordinances made the distinction be-
tween three types of mail items: ordinary letters, regis-
tered letters (markings te’ahudd olunmoshdur), and official
letters (markings tahirat-i mühümme).[2] Fees were calcu-
lated by the type of mail, the weight, and the distance
(measured in hours): in 1840, an ordinary letter, weigh-
ing less than 10g, had a cost per hour of 1 para.[3][4] Spe-
cial fees applied to samples, insured mail, special deliv-
ery, and printed matters, etc.[3] The postal rates changed
frequently, and new services were added over the years.
Upon joining the Universal Postal Union on 1 July 1875,
Ottoman overseas rates conformed to UPU rules.
Postal rates
Currency:
• 1 Lira (Pound) = 100 kuruş
• 1 kuruş = 40 para
See also
• Ottoman post offices in Palestine
• Postage stamps and postal history of Palestine
References and sources
[1] Collins & Steichele, 2000, pp. 17-21.
[2] Steichele, 1977-1981, p. 1015.3
[3] ^ Collins & Steichele, 2000, p. 13.
[4] Steichele, 1977-1981, p. 1015.4.
[5] Corroboration needed as 25 kuruş = 1000 para
[6] ^ Collins & Steichele, 2000, p. 14, quoting an Erkan
Esmer article in "Tughra Times", October 1995, as
source of original research.
[7] Collins & Steichele, 2000, pp. 14-15, quoting an
Erkan Esmer article in "Tughra Times", October
1995, as source of original research.
[8] ^ Collins & Steichele, 2000, p. 15, quoting an Erkan
Esmer article in "Tughra Times", October 1995, as
source of original research.
[9] postcards sent for religious or national festivities
Sources
• Collins, Norman J. and Anton Steichele (2000). The
Ottoman post and telegraph offices in Palestine and Sinai.
London: Sahara. ISBN 1-903022-06-1.
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Date Rate details and subsequent changes (relevant to Palestine)
October 14, Regular mail 1 para per 3 dirhem (ca. 9.6g) and 1 hour;
1840[3] half a para increase per additional dirhem and hour
Official mail twice base rate
Printed matter & one quarter para per 5 dirhem and 1 hour
newspapers
Samples 10 para per hour and okka (1282g)
Special delivery 25 kuruş base fee plus 3.5 kuruş per hour[5]
Insurance 2 para per hour per 1000 kuruş of value; special rate for silver coins: 12 para per
hour per 1000 kuruş of value
January 22, Newspapers for a small format newspaper and up to 60 hours: 10 para; for any newspaper over
1843[3] 60 hours: 20 para
February 1, Newspapers for a local newspaper and up to 50 hours: 20 para; 51 up to 100 hours: 40 para, over
1858[3] 101 hours: 60 para
January 17, Newspapers for a daily newspaper and up to 50 hours: 2 para; 51 up to 100 hours: 4 para, over
1861[6] 101 hours: 6 para
September Regular mail 1 kuruş per 3 dirhem (9.6g) and up to 50 hours; 51 up to 100 hours: 3 kuruş. For
17, 1863[6] every 100 hours over the first 100 hours: 2 kuruş additional (maximum: 11 kuruş).
Weight over 3 dirhem: 50% increase per dirhem.
Registration twice base rate
Official mail same as civil rate
Newspapers up to 50 hours: 10 para; 51 up to 100 hours: 20 para, over 101 hours: 30 para. Sea-
mail: 20 para
October 3, Regular mail 1.5 kuruş per 3 dirhem (9.6g) and up to 100 hours; 101 up to 200 hours: 3 kuruş.
1868[6] More than 200 hours: 6 kuruş. Seamail: 1 kuruş
Newspapers 5 para per 5 dirhem (16g): 10 para for 5 up to 10 dirhem, over 10 dirhem: 20 para
October 31, Weight measure decimalized: 10g instead of 3 dirhem (9.6g)
1871[6] Official mail free
1876[6] Foreign letters 1 kuruş and 10 para per 10g; postcards (UPU): 20 para
(UPU)
October 15, Regular mail 2 kuruş per 10g; seamail: 20 para per 10g, postcards: 20 para
1882[7] Foreign letters 1 kuruş per 10g; postcards (UPU): 20 para
(UPU)
Postage due twice the actual rate
Printed matter & 5 para up to 15g; up to 30g: 10 para, more than 30g: 20 para. Large format: 20 para
newspapers up to 85g. Seamail: 10 para per 75g
Samples 10 para up to 50g; up to 100g: 1 kuruş, 101 up to 200g: 2 kuruş, 200 up to 250g: 2 ku-
ruş 10 para, additionally 20 para per extra 50g (maximum: 2000g)
September 6, Regular mail 1 kuruş per 15g
1888[8] Registration 1 kuruş
Advice of receipt 1 kuruş
August 12, Money orders 20 paras up to 100 kuruş value; over 100 and up to 500 kuruş value: 20 paras per
1900[8] 100 kuruş value; over 500 and up to 2000 kuruş value: 20 paras per 200 kuruş value
Insurance 1 kuruş per per 1000 kuruş of value
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June 14, Parcels 4 kuruş per 5kg (using one sea or railway line); using two sea or railway lines: 8 ku-
1901[8] (sea or rail) ruş per 5 kg; using three or more sea or railway lines: 10 kuruş per 5 kg
Parcels 20 kuruş per 5kg (within same province); to adjacent province: 35 kuruş per 5 kg;
(land) to province removed by one province: 50 kuruş per 5 kg; to province removed by
two provinces: 65 kuruş per 5 kg; to province removed by more than two
provinces: 80 kuruş per 5 kg
Int. parcels 11 kuruş per 5 kg
October 13, festive post- up to 30g: 5 para per five words; up to 50g: 10 para
1903[8] cards[9]
July 26, postal cheques 20 para for up tp 10 kuruş value
1913[8]
July 8, 1915[8] war orphan tax 10 para per letter; 20 para per registered letter; 5 kuruş per telegram, 1 kuruş per
insured item
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