This ticket was printed to raise funds for the construction and support of the Greek Orthodox Community Schools in Tzivali (Cibali), a historic neighborhood along the Golden Horn.
Key Historical Highlights:
Patronage: Explicitly issued under the official protection and blessing of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Joachim III (ΙΩΑΚΕΙΜ ΤΟΥ Γ').
Location: Tzivali / Cibali (Golden Horn / Fener area, Constantinople).
Edition: Ticket No. 0945 out of a limited issue of 1,500 tickets, priced at 1 Gold Ottoman Lira each.
Features: Includes authentic signatures of the President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the School Construction Committee, along with a prominent blue administrative seal and an embossed circular Orthodox Patriarchate stamp on the left.
Language: Printed entirely in Greek.
Item Specifications:
Origin: Constantinople / Ottoman Empire (Cibali, Istanbul)
Date: Draw date October 25, 1880 (Issued Oct 25, 1879)
Dimensions: Standard vintage certificate size (approx. 25 x 20 cm)
Condition: Excellent, clean vintage condition with sharp typography, clear seals, and no major damage. Please review high-resolution scans for full detail.