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    1951: American Red Cross envelope from a Turkish Soldier serving in the Korean War with the American 25th Division to Istanbul, sender's return address via Tokyo, franked by USA 15 c. grey-blue tied by ARMY AIRFORCE POSTAL SERVICE / A.P.O. 25 datestamp (May 3). The Turks sent over 5'000 troops to serve with the Americans, losing nearly a 1'000 men with over 2'000 wounded. Mail from this force is, however, very rare. Ex collection Bill Robertson.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF