Lot 60113 – Ottoman Post Offices
Lot 60113 – Ottoman Post Offices
Bulgaria
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
3’200 EUR
Auction date
Fri 10 Jun 2016 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
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 Auction
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