1880 Ottoman Greek Constantinople Lottery Ticket Tzivali School Ecumenical Patri For Sale

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)

• Condition: Excellent, clean vintage condition with sharp typography, clear seals, and no major damage. Please review high-resolution scans for full detail.