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    Ottoman Steamship Companies 1858: 'Admiralty' stamp lithographed in deep carmine on white paper imperforate, a fine example used on May 9, 1860 cover to Giovani Michelli (Mixany) in Gemlek (Chios) with value in manuscript 1½ pi., framed "P. P." Anchor cachet (Porto Pagato) at right-this being the earliest usage of the combination between the Admiralty stamp and the Anchor cachet. An exceptional example of this rare stamp on letter. Illustrated in Ringstrom & Tester on page 126. Signed A. Diena, Giulio Bolaffi and A. Bolaffi. Certificates A. Diena (1971) and Giulio Bolaffi (1972) IsfilaYP1 = TL 7'500 (used)/Mi = EUR 10'000 (cover).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold