{"product_id":"ottoman-souvenir-cigarette-papers-souvenir-d-andrinople-edirne-selimiye-mosque-balkan-war","title":"Ottoman Souvenir Cigarette Papers Souvenir d’Andrinople Edirne Selimiye Mosque Balkan War","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eOttoman Souvenir Cigarette Papers – “Souvenir d’Andrinople \/ Edirne Yadigarı” (1913)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eThis original Ottoman-era cigarette paper pack is an unopened and complete example, retaining its original banderol seal marked “Sigara Kağıdına Mahsus Bandrol – 10 Para.” Measuring 7.2 × 4 cm, the item stands out as a visually appealing and historically meaningful collectible from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eThe cover features the inscription “Souvenir d’Andrinople” (Souvenir of Edirne) alongside Ottoman Turkish text reading “Edirne Yadigarı – 10 Temmuz 1329.” The central visual depicts the iconic Selimiye Mosque, symbolizing the city of Edirne and reinforcing the commemorative nature of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eThis item was produced to celebrate the Ottoman recapture of Edirne during the Second Balkan War. The date 10 Temmuz 1329 corresponds to July 23, 1913, marking the liberation of the city between July 10–23, 1913, when Ottoman forces regained control after the First Balkan War. As such, this is not merely a commercial product, but a patriotic souvenir tied to a major military and symbolic victory for the Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eThe combination of French and Ottoman Turkish text reflects the multilingual commercial culture of the late Ottoman period, particularly in urban centers and export-oriented goods. The presence of the official tax banderol further confirms its authenticity and regulated sale within the Ottoman fiscal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eUnopened examples with intact contents are increasingly scarce, as most were used or discarded. The survival of this piece in complete condition enhances its desirability among collectors of Ottoman ephemera, tobacco-related items, and historical memorabilia. With its strong visual identity and direct connection to a key historical event, it represents both a cultural artifact and a commemorative object from the final years of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman cigarette paper pack (souvenir issue)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e• Date: 10 Temmuz 1329 (23 July 1913)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e• Theme: Commemoration of the recapture of Edirne (Second Balkan War)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e• Text: “Souvenir d’Andrinople” and “Edirne Yadigarı”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e• Imagery: Selimiye Mosque depiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e• Banderol: Original tax seal present, marked “10 Para”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish and French\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e• Dimensions: 7.2 × 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e• Condition: Unopened; original papers intact; banderol seal preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Produced to commemorate the Ottoman victory and recapture of Edirne in 1913\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2596\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Scarce complete example of Ottoman tobacco ephemera with strong visual and historical appeal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48834186412170,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_107ca49f-0b98-43f6-ba25-669f3d40676d.jpg?v=1777538825","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-souvenir-cigarette-papers-souvenir-d-andrinople-edirne-selimiye-mosque-balkan-war","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}