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Lot# 4073 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 4073 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 31
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    1876:  20 pa. green and purple (2) as 1 pi. franking on letter dated 11 Jul. 1879, from "CONSTANTINOPLE" to "TUNIS". The stamps are all cancelled with the double circle "CONSTANTINOPLE /TURQUIE" in blue ink. The letter bears transit marks "BRINDISI", "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANE" and a Tunis arrival.  Very fine and unusual overseas usage of the 'Empire' issue. Signed Sorani. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold