386th Auction

1893, handstamp “40 PARAS” on ½ d. vermillion tied by cds. “BRITISH POST OFFICE STAMBOUL c FEB.28.93” to cover to London with arrival mark. The cover is vertically folded, the stamp is in fine condition, signed Pavoille, Paris

1896-1922, Collection on three album leaves including complete sets, all used, few stamps signed, fine

1856, "ALEXANDRIA" c.d.s. on entire letter to Leghorn, superb strike of double arc "ALEXANDRIA 6.5.56" in blue on reverse, ms. “28” (crazie) in violet, red transit Marseille 12.5.56 and arrival mark Livorno 18.5.56 on reverse, very fine

1906, 1 pia. on 2 d. grey-green and carmine, tied on large piece by Registered Beyrouth d.s., good perfs, fine, signed (SG 15)

1880, BRITISH POST OFFICE CONSTANTINOPLE A - JY/9/80 in red on 1 p. brown postal stationery card, cancelled with black "C" for Constantinople, addressed to USA, fine and a very unusual destination

1893-1902, Three used stamps including 40 pa. on ½ d. orange clear cancelled, fine

1882, 1 a. lilac-brown and 2 a. blue on registered cover from "ULWUR-CITY 16 AP 01" c.d.s., on reverse "SEA POST OFFICE AP 20 01" c.d.s. and "B.P.O. CONSTANTINOPLE A MY 8 01" transit c.d.s., arrival mark "GALATA 8 MAI 1901", scarce box type BECHIKTACHE arrival mark, fine and rare destination Turkey