U.S. and Worldwide Stamps
November 12-13, 2008
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #2792 RUSSIA Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire 1854 outer FL from St. Petersburg to Bucharest, addressed "To The Danube Army Headquarters", with circular SPB July 6 datestamp and red wax seal, v.f. and scarce example of military mail during the so called "Undeclared War" with the Ottoman Empire (1853-4). In 1853 Russian troops entered the Principalities of Moldavia and Valakhia, a move that eventually led to the Crimean War. International pressure forced the Danube Army to evacuate the area in October of 1854  | Unsold |
 | Lot #2793 RUSSIA Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire 1871 (29.6) FL franked with 1k and 5k Numerals (perf. 11 1/2), tied by "782" in diamond of dots, with large circular "Alexandretta Agency Ropit" 29.6.71 departure pmk on back, sent via the Italian Post Office in Alexandria, where it received a transit pmk (Alessandria d'Egitto Poste Italiane 6 Aug.), to Genova, where it was rated "6" (deci) in ms, with Italian 60c postage due added and tied by 13 Aug. 1871 Genova cds, fine and rare usage from the Russian Post Office in Alexandretta (Syria), with 1995 Holcombe cert. Catalog #8,10 | Unsold |
 | Lot #2794 RUSSIA Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire 1879 surcharged "7" in blue and in black, two diff., h.r., fine and very rare, * Catalog #19C,19D Catalog Value $ 2,500 | Price Realized $1,600.00 |
 | Lot #2795 RUSSIA Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire 1898 10k stationery reply letter, additionally franked with 1k and 2k numerals, all tied by violet "Ropit Jaffa" pmks, addressed to Germany, with Emden 15.11.98 arrival pmk, little toning, otherwise fine | Price Realized $550.00 |
 | Lot #2796 RUSSIA Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire 1901 incoming money letter from Epifan to Constantinople endorsed "for transfer to Ilinsky Skit (monastery) at Mt. Athos", with Constantinople ROPIT receiver, v.f. cover with intact wax seals | Price Realized $130.00 |
 | Lot #2797 RUSSIA Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire 1903 4k stationery reply card from Mersina to Czechoslovakia, "ROPIT Mersina" and arrival pmks, v.f. | Price Realized $230.00 |
