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    Braila - İbrail 1844: Entire letter from Braila to Constantinople (the Ottoman Post in Braila had a Postal Relay station at this date and mail from Braila was cancelled at the arrival office), on arrival in Constantinople struck with all Arabic negative 'An Canib Posta-i Deraliyye 257' greenish handstamp (Coles & Walker fig.7). Arabic manuscript despatch 'İbrail' and weight 3 Dirhem / postal charge 4 piastre. Scarce, one of the very few recorded covers from this Office. A remarkable and very rare item. Signed Nakri.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold