Ottoman 1922 Land Deed Agricultural Land in Kilis Manbij Syria Title Watermarked Papierfabrik Sacrau

Ottoman Deed – Agricultural Land in Özvanlı? Village, Menbiç (Kilis / Ayıntab Livası), 1922

Description:
This original Ottoman deed, dated March 1338 (March 1922), records the sale of an agricultural field measuring 12 dönüms, located in Özvanlı? Village, Menbiç district, Kilis (Ayıntab Livası / modern Gaziantep).

The property belonged to Mehmed Ağazade Ahmed Adil Efendi, who sold it for 1,750 kuruş to Sarıklı Ahmed Adil Efendi.

As one of the last Ottoman deeds issued before the proclamation of the Turkish Republic, this document is particularly notable for its “tabiyeti” (nationality) entry still marked as “Osmaniye” (Ottoman), showing that it predates the foundation of the Republic.

The deed is written on watermarked “Papierfabrik Sacrau” paper and bears Ottoman fiscal stamps and seals, enhancing both its authenticity and historical significance.

Key Features:

• Date: March 1338 (March 1922)

• Region: Özvanlı? Village, Menbiç district, Kilis, Ayıntab Livası (modern Gaziantep)

• Type: Agricultural land deed

• Size: 12 dönüm

• Original Owner: Mehmed Ağazade Ahmed Adil Efendi

• Buyer: Sarıklı Ahmed Adil Efendi

• Price: 1,750 kuruş

• Boundaries:

  • East (Şarken): Mustafa

  • West (Garben): Spring (Pınar)

  • North (Şimalen): Road (Yol)

  • South (Cenuben): Stream (Dere)

• Paper: Watermarked Papierfabrik Sacrau

• Stamps & Seals: Contains Ottoman fiscal stamps and official seals

• Nationality Entry: “Osmaniye” (Ottoman citizen), indicating pre-Republic status

• Historical Context: A rare late Ottoman deed, issued only months before the foundation of the Turkish Republic, marking a transitional period in Anatolian history.