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1901 (21 Dec) International cover from Pera (Turkey) to London (Great Britain), franked with 1pi (Turkey), canceled by Pera box postmark. Via Cons-ple-Galata/Depart (Constantinople, Galata), December 21, 1901. No arrival postmark

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Catalog: Scott 105
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 58
October 12 - 26, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

A major auction showcasing exceptional rarities and distinguished collections. 9,570 lots of valuable stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.

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1922 (24 Apr) International cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Bern (Switzerland), franked with 3pi with overprint 7.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Stamboul postmark. No arrival postmark
1922 (24 Apr) International cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Bern (Switzerland), franked with 3pi with overprint 7.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Stamboul postmark. No arrival postmark
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1916 (8 Jul) Registered censored cover from Voivoda/Galata (Turkey) to Pforzheim (Germany), franked with 2pa with overprint and 5pa with overprint, canceled by Voivoda/Galata postmark. Framed Turkey black censored handstamp. Via Stamboul July 8, 1916. Pforzheim arrival July 15, 1916
1916 (8 Jul) Registered censored cover from Voivoda/Galata (Turkey) to Pforzheim (Germany), franked with 2pa with overprint and 5pa with overprint, canceled by Voivoda/Galata postmark. Framed Turkey black censored handstamp. Via Stamboul July 8, 1916. Pforzheim arrival July 15, 1916
$25
1917 (26 Nov) International censored cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Budapest (Hungary), franked with 50pa (Turkey), canceled Stamboul postmark. Hungarian military censorship with rectangular cachet on front and red-printed paper seal "Hadijog alapján fölbontatott" (Opened under martial law) on reverse. No arrival postmark
1917 (26 Nov) International censored cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Budapest (Hungary), franked with 50pa (Turkey), canceled Stamboul postmark. Hungarian military censorship with rectangular cachet on front and red-printed paper seal "Hadijog alapján fölbontatott" (Opened under martial law) on reverse. No arrival postmark
$30
1910 (28 Nov) International cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Salzburg (Austria), franked with pair 20pa (Turkey), canceled by Stamboul postmark. No arrival postmark
1910 (28 Nov) International cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Salzburg (Austria), franked with pair 20pa (Turkey), canceled by Stamboul postmark. No arrival postmark
$20
1924 (12 Jul) Registered international cover from Stamboul (Constantinople) to Berlin (Germany), franked with two 1pi with overprint 4.5pi (inverted), two 5pa, 10pa with overprint and 3pi with overprint 7.5pi. Arrived in Berlin July 16, 1924
1924 (12 Jul) Registered international cover from Stamboul (Constantinople) to Berlin (Germany), franked with two 1pi with overprint 4.5pi (inverted), two 5pa, 10pa with overprint and 3pi with overprint 7.5pi. Arrived in Berlin July 16, 1924
$100
1869 Сover from Bursa (Turkey) to Constantinople (Turkey), franked with 1pi and 2pi, canceled by Bursa double-box. No arrival postmark
1869 Сover from Bursa (Turkey) to Constantinople (Turkey), franked with 1pi and 2pi, canceled by Bursa double-box. No arrival postmark
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1922 (5 Sep) International cover from Therapia (Turkey) to Rustringen (Germany), franked with 3pi with overprint 7.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Therapia postmark. Via Stamboul September 5, 1922. No arrival postmark
1922 (5 Sep) International cover from Therapia (Turkey) to Rustringen (Germany), franked with 3pi with overprint 7.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Therapia postmark. Via Stamboul September 5, 1922. No arrival postmark
$20
1883 (28 May) International cover from Smyrna (Turkey) to London (England), franked with 1pi (Turkey), canceled by Smyrna postmark. Via Bristol June 6, 1887. No arrival postmark
1883 (28 May) International cover from Smyrna (Turkey) to London (England), franked with 1pi (Turkey), canceled by Smyrna postmark. Via Bristol June 6, 1887. No arrival postmark
$25
1913 (17 Mar) International cover from Turkey to London (Great Britain), franked with a pair of 5pa (Turkey). London arrival March 22, 1913
1913 (17 Mar) International cover from Turkey to London (Great Britain), franked with a pair of 5pa (Turkey). London arrival March 22, 1913
$25
1914 (19 May) Registered international cover from Pera (Turkey) to Tokyo (Japan), franked with 20pa and 2.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Pera postmark. Via Stamboul May 19, 1914. Tokyo arrival June 9, 1914. Rare route
1914 (19 May) Registered international cover from Pera (Turkey) to Tokyo (Japan), franked with 20pa and 2.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Pera postmark. Via Stamboul May 19, 1914. Tokyo arrival June 9, 1914. Rare route
$25
1916 (14 Jun) International censored cover from Constantinople (Turkey) to Wadenswil (Switzerland), franked with 4pa, 10pa with overprint, two 5pa with additional overprint, 20pa with overprint, 5pa on 10pa with overprint (Turkey), canceled by "Sirkedji" potmark, railway station in Constantinople. Violet Turkish military censorship marking on the front. Wadenswil arrival July 23, 1916. Sent by "Direktion Orientbahn" (Oriental Railway)
1916 (14 Jun) International censored cover from Constantinople (Turkey) to Wadenswil (Switzerland), franked with 4pa, 10pa with overprint, two 5pa with additional overprint, 20pa with overprint, 5pa on 10pa with overprint (Turkey), canceled by "Sirkedji" potmark, railway station in Constantinople. Violet Turkish military censorship marking on the front. Wadenswil arrival July 23, 1916. Sent by "Direktion Orientbahn" (Oriental Railway)
$45
1933 International cover from Turkey to Athens (Greece), franked with 12½k (Turkey), canceled by "Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes" postmark. Via sea route. Athens arrival January 16, 1933
1933 International cover from Turkey to Athens (Greece), franked with 12½k (Turkey), canceled by "Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes" postmark. Via sea route. Athens arrival January 16, 1933
$25
1900 (23 Oct) International cover from Constantinople (Turkey) to London (England), franked with a pair of 20pa (Turkey), canceled by Constantinople postmark. Via Cons-ple-Galata/Depart (Constantinople, Galata) October 23, 1900. Arrive Boston in November 2, 1900
1900 (23 Oct) International cover from Constantinople (Turkey) to London (England), franked with a pair of 20pa (Turkey), canceled by Constantinople postmark. Via Cons-ple-Galata/Depart (Constantinople, Galata) October 23, 1900. Arrive Boston in November 2, 1900
$25
1912 (13 Sep) Cover from Margao (Portuguese India) to Bombay (India), franked by 6r overprint on 9r (Portuguese India), canceled by Mormugao postmark. Via Nova Goa 1912. Arrive in Bombay September 25, 1909
1912 (13 Sep) Cover from Margao (Portuguese India) to Bombay (India), franked by 6r overprint on 9r (Portuguese India), canceled by Mormugao postmark. Via Nova Goa 1912. Arrive in Bombay September 25, 1909
$60
1916 International free censored P.O.W cover from Cottbus-Sielow (Germany) to Copenhagen (Denmark), cachet "Kriegsgefangenen-Sendung Taxfrier" in translate "Prisoner of war mail Tax free", purple boxed censor postmark "Genehmigt / Prüfungsstelle der / Gefangenenlager / COTTBUS" in translate "Approved. Inspection Office of the Prisoner of War Camp COTTBUS" Arrive in Kopenhagen December 11, 1916
1916 International free censored P.O.W cover from Cottbus-Sielow (Germany) to Copenhagen (Denmark), cachet "Kriegsgefangenen-Sendung Taxfrier" in translate "Prisoner of war mail Tax free", purple boxed censor postmark "Genehmigt / Prüfungsstelle der / Gefangenenlager / COTTBUS" in translate "Approved. Inspection Office of the Prisoner of War Camp COTTBUS" Arrive in Kopenhagen December 11, 1916
$20
1945 International registered censored cover from Nova Lisboa (Angola, Portugal) to Port Chester (USA), franked by pair 40c, pair 60c overprint 40c on 1.75a (Angola, Portugal), canseled by Nova Lisboa postmark, circular British or US military censor cachet "CENSORSHIP / EXAMINED / By / 6835". Via New York N.Y. Reg'y. Div. April 17, 1945. Via New York N.Y. Reg'y. Div. April 18, 1945. Arrive in Port Chester N.Y. April 19, 1945
1945 International registered censored cover from Nova Lisboa (Angola, Portugal) to Port Chester (USA), franked by pair 40c, pair 60c overprint 40c on 1.75a (Angola, Portugal), canseled by Nova Lisboa postmark, circular British or US military censor cachet "CENSORSHIP / EXAMINED / By / 6835". Via New York N.Y. Reg'y. Div. April 17, 1945. Via New York N.Y. Reg'y. Div. April 18, 1945. Arrive in Port Chester N.Y. April 19, 1945
$20
1942 (4 Nov) International censored cover from Nova Goa (Portuguese India) to Bombay (British India), franked with 1½ (Portuguese India) canceled by Nova Goa postmark. Censor tape with black printed "P. C. 90" on front and "OPENED BY EXAMINER" inscription on reverse, Blue "DHC/180" censor code stamp on front, black octagonal "PASSED / DHC/180" censor cachet with a crown on reverse. Arrive in Bombay November 13, 1942
1942 (4 Nov) International censored cover from Nova Goa (Portuguese India) to Bombay (British India), franked with 1½ (Portuguese India) canceled by Nova Goa postmark. Censor tape with black printed "P. C. 90" on front and "OPENED BY EXAMINER" inscription on reverse, Blue "DHC/180" censor code stamp on front, black octagonal "PASSED / DHC/180" censor cachet with a crown on reverse. Arrive in Bombay November 13, 1942
$20
1921 (25 Jun) International cover from Dvur Kralove nad Labem (Czechoslovakia) to New York City (USA), franked with 125h (Czechoslovakia), canceled Dvur Kralove nad Labem postmark. No arrival postmark
1921 (25 Jun) International cover from Dvur Kralove nad Labem (Czechoslovakia) to New York City (USA), franked with 125h (Czechoslovakia), canceled Dvur Kralove nad Labem postmark. No arrival postmark
$20
1918 (21 Jul) Сensored cover from Galati (Romania) to Bujor (Romania), franked with 1 b (Romania) stamp at origin canceled by Galati postmark, franked upon arrival in Bujor with postage due stamps, two 5 b (Romania, Postal Tax Postage Due) Issues of the Romanian Post in Moldavia with overprint "taxa de plata" and a block of six 5 b (Romania, Postage Due Stamps) with overprint "taxa de plata", canceled by Bujor postmark
1918 (21 Jul) Сensored cover from Galati (Romania) to Bujor (Romania), franked with 1 b (Romania) stamp at origin canceled by Galati postmark, franked upon arrival in Bujor with postage due stamps, two 5 b (Romania, Postal Tax Postage Due) Issues of the Romanian Post in Moldavia with overprint "taxa de plata" and a block of six 5 b (Romania, Postage Due Stamps) with overprint "taxa de plata", canceled by Bujor postmark
$20
1915 International cover from Sofia (Bulgaria) to Constantinople (Turkey), franked with pair 5st, tied by Sofia postmark, black rectangular Turkish censor postmark "Censored/ Examined", on reverse red Turkish censor label "Examined by the Ministry of War Censorship in Constantinople (Dersaadet)". Via Galata, black machine transit "GALATA" postmark July 4, 1915. Arrive in Constantinople July 4, 1915
1915 International cover from Sofia (Bulgaria) to Constantinople (Turkey), franked with pair 5st, tied by Sofia postmark, black rectangular Turkish censor postmark "Censored/ Examined", on reverse red Turkish censor label "Examined by the Ministry of War Censorship in Constantinople (Dersaadet)". Via Galata, black machine transit "GALATA" postmark July 4, 1915. Arrive in Constantinople July 4, 1915
$35
1922 (23 Mar) International cover from Ponta Delgada (Azores, Portugal) to Redlands (USA), franked by two pair of 5c and pair of 10c (Azores) canceled by Ponta Delgada postmark. No arrival postmark
1922 (23 Mar) International cover from Ponta Delgada (Azores, Portugal) to Redlands (USA), franked by two pair of 5c and pair of 10c (Azores) canceled by Ponta Delgada postmark. No arrival postmark
$35
1871 (24 Sep) Letter sheet from Railway Post Office PKXP N:r 7 (Sweden) to Uddevalla (Sweden), franked by 12o (Sweden), canceled by RPO PKXP N:r 7 postmark on front. No arrival postmark
1871 (24 Sep) Letter sheet from Railway Post Office PKXP N:r 7 (Sweden) to Uddevalla (Sweden), franked by 12o (Sweden), canceled by RPO PKXP N:r 7 postmark on front. No arrival postmark
$20
1918 (24 Jun) International censored cover from Пловдивъ (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) to Zurich (Switzerland), franked with 25st (Bulgaria), canceled by Пловдивъ postmark. Via Sofia (Bulgaria). Red censored cachet "Цензурна Комисия София" what means "Censorship Commission Sofia". Arrive in Zurich July 8, 1918
1918 (24 Jun) International censored cover from Пловдивъ (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) to Zurich (Switzerland), franked with 25st (Bulgaria), canceled by Пловдивъ postmark. Via Sofia (Bulgaria). Red censored cachet "Цензурна Комисия София" what means "Censorship Commission Sofia". Arrive in Zurich July 8, 1918
$20
1868 (19 Jul) Letter sheet from Jakobstad (Finland, Russian Empire) to Kristinestad (Finland, Russian Empire), franked by 20p (Finland, Russian Empire), canceled by Jakobstad postmark. Arrive in Kristinestad postmark unreadable on back side
1868 (19 Jul) Letter sheet from Jakobstad (Finland, Russian Empire) to Kristinestad (Finland, Russian Empire), franked by 20p (Finland, Russian Empire), canceled by Jakobstad postmark. Arrive in Kristinestad postmark unreadable on back side
$90