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Lot# 1502 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 1502 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : III Essay
    Essay for the 40 para value in black on card paper, with arabic 'shehr postasi' inscription at right reading up (on the issued stamp this was reversed) and manuscript notation 'approved' at top and endorsed below the stamp 'Pink'. A magnificent and extremely rare Proof of impecable provenance. Unique.

    Provenance: Collections Yardley, Passer and Stone.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold