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Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
  • Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek
Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek

Ottoman 1911 Land Deed Field and Vineyard Conditional Sale Title Deed Hafiz Greek

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Ottoman Property Deed – Conditional Sale (Vefa) of Vineyard & Field 1911

Description:
This Ottoman contractual deed, dated March 18, 1911, records a rare vefa transaction, a legal mechanism in which property was sold with the right of repurchase. The document concerns two properties owned by Hafız Mehmed Efendi, son of İkinci: a 5 dönüm vineyard in Yapuzoğlu Mahallesi and a 2 dönüm field. To secure a loan of 100 Ottoman liras from Süleyman Beyzade Yakup Sami Efendi, these lands were temporarily transferred to the creditor under the condition that the debtor could reclaim them within two years upon repayment.

As stated in the deed, Mehmed Efendi later fulfilled his obligation and successfully recovered his vineyard and field. Such vefa deeds are highly valued by collectors, as they illustrate the sophisticated legal instruments of Ottoman property law, bridging debt security with landholding practices. The presence of a Greek neighbor, Yanni, further highlights the multicultural fabric of Anatolia on the eve of the First World War. The document is embellished with revenue stamps (pûl) and numerous official seals, adding to its rarity and authenticity.

Key Features:

  • Date: 5 Mart 1327 (18 March 1911)

  • Location: Yapuzoğlu Quarter & Hacı Demir Quarter

  • Properties:

    • Vineyard: 5 dönüm; Boundaries – East & South: Road; West: Hacı Tahir’s field; North: heirs of Uzun Hakkı

    • Field: 2 dönüm; Boundaries – East: heirs of Halil Hafız; West: Hacı Mehmed; North: Mustafa; South: Yanni (Greek landowner)

  • Owner: Hafız Mehmed Efendi (son of İkinci)

  • Transaction: Vefa sale to Süleyman Beyzade Yakup Sami Efendi for 100 Ottoman liras, with right of repurchase (redeemed successfully)

  • Language: Ottoman Turkish

  • Condition: Original document with revenue stamp (pûl) and multiple seals; well preserved with expected signs of age

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