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Lot# 277 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 277 Brit. Post Turkey

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    Orient Express 1886/90: Orient Express salmon imperforate surcharge stamp (a corner marginal example), used on Germany 10 pf. red postal stationery envelope, up-rated for registration with 1885/88 40 pa. on 2½ d. purple on blue (3) and single 80 pa. on 5 d. green tied by "British Post Office / Constantinople" datestamps (March 27, 1888) and by oval "R" registration handstamps in black with manuscript '4' (pence / piastres) in crayon below. reverse with oval 'Antonio Doursoun / Chemins de fer Orientaux' cachet and Munich (March 30) arrival cds. Some edge wear at base and addressee's name partially erased but rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF