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    Catalogue# : 11+12
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    1874: Cover to Karahissar franked by Postage Due 20 pa. brown pair and single 1 pi., the pair cancelled by bold strike of the extremely rare negative "P. P." handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 116) in black with further impression alongside and the 1 pi. cancelled by 'Der Aliye / Stamboul No. 3' octagonal handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 37) in black. Reverse with Stamboul despatch cds (Nov 8). A few cover faults but of great scarcity.
    Provenance: Collection Otto Hornung.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF