U.S. and Worldwide Stamps
August 13-14, 2003

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #883
FRENCH OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE
1857 FL from Constantinople to Paris franked with single 10c and pair of 20c imperf. Napoleon, tied by "1890" small numerals in lozenges and boxed "PD", red "Paquebots de la Mediteranee", faint "Telemaque" and numerous transit& arrival pmks, filing fold away from the stamps, fine early usage of French adhesives from Constantinople
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Price Realized
$400.00

Lot #884
FRENCH OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE
1859 (Sept 7), FL to Rome franked France 1853-61 20c and 80c, with small figures "3707" cancellations, Constantinople Turquie cds and Roma via Di Mare of Sept 14 alongside, the 80c touched at lower left, otherwise large margins all around,fine
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Unsold

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