Lot no. 2054

1911, SULTANS VOYAGE 2 ½ pia. deep lilac surcharged "MONASTIR 1329" in blue tied to cover by "MONASTIR 3/7/911" cds. to Salonique with arrival mark 4/7/911. Registered usage and cover with imprint on front "MONASTIR HATIRA-I ZIYARET HAZRET-I PADISAH / ADALET UHUVVET MUSAVAT" (Monastir visit of Sultan / liberte egalite fraternite). Postal usages of this issue are only very few known, overall less than ten (few on parcel cards) and registered usage probably unique. A great rarity of this issue for the advanced collection! (Isfila 369)