Lot 60113 – Ottoman Post Offices

Veliko Tarnovo-Tırnova: 1863 Entire letter dated 29 April 1863 sent from Constantinople to Veliko Tarnovo bearing Ottoman First issue second setting 1 piastre and 2 piastres tied by dotted “Battal” handstamps in black, cert. Nakri (Michel 2 IIx and 3 IIx) Note: The distance from Istanbul to Tirnovo during First issue period was 91 route hours and regular mail up-to 3 dirhem of weight, 50-100 route hours distance was 3 piastre for this reason entire properly franked by total 3 piastres adhesives