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  • Lot# : 8185 Bulgaria

    Oryahovo - Rahova 1853: Cover dated '5 Şaban 1269 = 15 May 1853' from Oryahovo to Constantinople  (the Ottoman Post in Oryahovo had a Postal Relay station at this date and mail was cancelled at the arrival office), struck in Constantinople with all Arabic negative 'An Canib Posta-i Deraliyye 268' in blue (Coles & Walker fig.8). Arabic manuscript 'Rahova' despatch and weight 3 Dirhem / rate 3 piastre also in manuscript at left.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF