Ottoman 1922 Land Deed Agricultural Land in Kilis Türkman Title Watermarked Papierfabrik Sacrau 2

Ottoman Deed – Agricultural Land in Selcüş? Village, Türkmen Nahiyesi, Kilis (Ayıntab Livası), 1922

Description:
This original Ottoman deed, dated 23 Kanun-ı Sani 1338 (23 January 1922), records the sale of an 8 dönüm agricultural field in Selcüş? Village, Türkmen Nahiyesi, Kilis district, Ayıntab Livası (modern Gaziantep).

The property belonged to Abdülvahhap Efendi, who sold it for 120 kuruş to Ömer Efendizade Mehmed Nuri Efendi.

As one of the last Ottoman deeds issued before the foundation of the Turkish Republic, the nationality section is still marked as “Osmaniye.” (Ottoman)

The document is written on watermarked Papierfabrik Sacrau paper and bears Ottoman fiscal stamps and seals, which contribute to its authenticity and historical value.

Key Features:

• Date: 23 Kanun-ı Sani 1338 (23 January 1922)

• Region: Selcüş? Village, Türkmen Nahiyesi, Kilis district, Ayıntab Livası (modern Gaziantep)

• Type: Agricultural land deed

• Size: 8 dönüm

• Original Owner: Abdülvahhap Efendi

• Buyer: Ömer Efendizade Mehmed Nuri Efendi

• Price: 120 kuruş

• Boundaries:

  • West (Garben): Halil Ökkeş

  • North (Şimalen): Road (Yol)

  • East (Şarken): Hacı Bekir's son Durmuş

  • South (Kıbleyen): Halil Ökkeş

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

• Paper: Watermarked Papierfabrik Sacrau

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

• Historical Context: A rare Ottoman deed from the final months of the Empire, reflecting land sales in the Kilis region just before the Republic’s establishment.