1865-67 2pi Blue and rose horizontal network tied by by blue PP in flattened oval believed to be aplied at SAMSOUN on outer lettersheet addressed to Constantinople, backstamped PORT SAMSUN 18 JUL 1867 cds in blue (Tchil. Type 2B showing inverted day slug). Further PP applied at right with manuscript 20 kop for ROPiT letter tariff from 1/1/63. Magenta cross on the front indicating full prepayment. Cover shows a filing note indicating despatch date of 30/7 and arrival 2/8. Stunning exhibition item. Provenance: Steindler, Mertens. Cert. Eichele