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Lot# 6215 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6215 Turkey

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    Turkish Steamship Co 1858 (April 3): Prepaid entire letter from Constantinople to Gemlek / Chios, with "Porto Paistre" label annotated at '1½' piastre rate, struck with oval framed "COSTANTINOPOLI POSTA DEL PIROSCAFI OTTOMANI / P.P." marking in black alongside. Aged and with faults but a rare usage.rnProvenance: Collection Gordon Torrey, Corinphila sale 99, June 1997, lot 9618.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold