This set of definitive stamps from Turkey highlights the nation’s mid-20th century progress in industry and agriculture.

• The 10 kuruş stamp (blue) shows the Ankara Grain Silos, symbolizing food storage and modernization.

• The 15 kuruş stamp (brown) depicts the Karabük Iron and Steel Works, Turkey’s first major steel factory.

• The 20 kuruş stamp (green) illustrates the Birecik Bridge over the Euphrates, representing infrastructure development.

• The 150 kuruş stamp (orange-red) portrays agricultural mechanization, emphasizing farming modernization.
  These issues reflect the Republic of Turkey’s emphasis on industrialization, food security, and infrastructure growth during the post-war period. They are valued by collectors of Turkish definitives and industrial/agricultural themes.