David Feldman's 22nd Rarities of the World Auction June 6, 2019

– 137 – UNIQUE MARITIME USAGE 60119 F Ottoman Steam Ship Company : folded entire sent from Constantinople to famous Bulgarian writer and translator Constantin Fotinof (1790-1858) in Smyrme showing the only recorded steam ship postmark in extremely fine condition ‘DIREZION DEI VAPORI DELL’ ARSENALE / P.P.’ double-oval black.Superb exhibition show piece and the only recorded example Expertise: cert. Nakri Estimate: € 7’500 - 8’500 Switzerland / Turkey Turkey – Ottoman Empire