Lot 60114 – Ottoman Post Offices

Veliko Tarnovo-Tırnova: 1863-1865 folded letter to Veliko Tarnovo bearing Ottoman First issue second setting 20 para (3) and 2 piastres tied by dummy handstamps in black, cert. Nakri (Michel 1 IIx and 3 IIx) Note: During First issue period regular mail up to 3 dirhem of weight and 50-100 route hours distance was 3 piastre and for overweight for each dirhem was 20 para increase in base rate per dirhem above 3 dirhems as this cover rated 140 paras the letter was in 4 dirhem weight