1869 (27.3) Folded registered cover from Smirne to Constantinople at triple rate, franked 2nd Issue 5 piastres, tied POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 27 MARZ 69 circular datestamp and an additional strike in the lower-left and boxed RACCOMANDATE alongside, backstamped on arrival POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 29 MARZ 69 circular datestamp and wax seals, missing backflap and minor cover faults, an extremely rare single 5 piastres franking used from Smyrna
Provenance: Emile Antonini, April 1983 (lot 32333); „Oscar“ (Wolfgang Achterberg), February 1999 (lot 10412)
Expertise: Signed Silvano Sorani
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