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Lot# 1785 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1785 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 45+46+55
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    1890 (3 Feb): EXPRESS D'ORIENT label, the rare black version from the left margin, together with Osman Crescent definitives, 1884 10 pa. green and 20 pa. carmine as well as 1888 5 pa. green (2), some corner and perf. faults, all tied with "CONSTANTINOPLE GARE-SIRKEDJI 3 FEVRIER 1890" cds's (Coles & Walker fig. 75) in blue to neat envelope (minor soiling), sent to a known address in Harburg with arrival cds on reverse. The black label is much rarer than its salmon coloured counterpart, the Express d'Orient labels were used primarily on covers despatched at the British P.O. , rarely on covers with Osman stamps.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF