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1913 (17 Mar) International cover from Turkey to London (Great Britain), franked with a pair of 5pa (Turkey). London arrival March 22, 1913

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Catalog: Scott 238
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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 landmark event featuring significant rarities, museum-level material, and distinguished collections assembled over decades. Nearly 9,600 lots of rare stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.

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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 (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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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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
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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
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1910 (28 Nov) International cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Salzburg (Austria), franked with pair 20pa (Turkey), canceled by Stamboul postmark. No arrival postmark
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1922 (17 Aug) International registered cover from Warszawa (Poland) to Seattle (USA), franked by 100m (Poland), canceled by Warszawa postmark. Via Chicago August 31, 1922. Arrive in Seattle September 3, 1922
1922 (17 Aug) International registered cover from Warszawa (Poland) to Seattle (USA), franked by 100m (Poland), canceled by Warszawa postmark. Via Chicago August 31, 1922. Arrive in Seattle September 3, 1922
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1847 (19 Aug) Pre-philatelic stampless international letter from Nykarleby / Uusikaarlepyy (Finland / Russian Empire) to Holmö (Sweden), cash payment postmark handwritten "Franco Gränsen" in translation "Paid to the border" on front, handwritten rate "24 sk bco" deciphered "24 skilling banco", black boxed "NYKARLEBY / 19 AUG. 1847." origin postmark on front. Via Haparanda August 22, 1847. No arrival postmark
1847 (19 Aug) Pre-philatelic stampless international letter from Nykarleby / Uusikaarlepyy (Finland / Russian Empire) to Holmö (Sweden), cash payment postmark handwritten "Franco Gränsen" in translation "Paid to the border" on front, handwritten rate "24 sk bco" deciphered "24 skilling banco", black boxed "NYKARLEBY / 19 AUG. 1847." origin postmark on front. Via Haparanda August 22, 1847. No arrival postmark
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1872 ca. (3 Feb) Letter sheet within Stockholm (Sweden), franked 3o (Sweden) canceled Stockholm postmark. No arrival postmark
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1923 10000M on 25M, Cover from Warsaw to Vöslau (Austria), Poland, Airmail-Cover from Warsaw to Vienna
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1902 (1 Mar) International cover from Monaco to Berlin (Germany), franked by 10c and 15c (Monaco), tied by Monaco postmarks. Arrive in Berlin March 3, 1902
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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
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1926 (12 Sep) Airmail cover from Tirane (Albania) to Vlona (Albania), franked by airmail stamp pair 5q,10q and standard 10q (Albania) canceled by Tirane postmark, Arrive in Vlone September 13, 1926
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1912 (05 April) International cover from Београд / Belgrade (Serbia) to Leipzig (Germany), franked with two 5pa and 15pa (Serbia), canceled by Београд / Belgrade postmarks. No arrival postmark
1912 (05 April) International cover from Београд / Belgrade (Serbia) to Leipzig (Germany), franked with two 5pa and 15pa (Serbia), canceled by Београд / Belgrade postmarks. No arrival postmark
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1830 (ca.) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Guimaraes (Portugal) to Porto (Portugal), payment postmark blue stamped rate "20" on front. Blue oval frame cachet "GUIMARÃES" postmark on front, octagonal "PORTO" arrival postmark on reverse, Arrive in Porto
1830 (ca.) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Guimaraes (Portugal) to Porto (Portugal), payment postmark blue stamped rate "20" on front. Blue oval frame cachet "GUIMARÃES" postmark on front, octagonal "PORTO" arrival postmark on reverse, Arrive in Porto
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1830 (ca.) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Braga (Portugal) to Porto (Portugal), payment postmark blue stamped rate "20" on front. Blue oval frame cachet "BRAGA" postmark on front, octagonal "PORTO" arrival postmark on reverse, Arrive in Porto
1830 (ca.) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Braga (Portugal) to Porto (Portugal), payment postmark blue stamped rate "20" on front. Blue oval frame cachet "BRAGA" postmark on front, octagonal "PORTO" arrival postmark on reverse, Arrive in Porto
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1944 (17 Aug) International registered censored airmail cover from Polish Field Post Office 121 (Great Britain) to Chicago (USA), franked by 3d (Great Britain) 6c airmail stamp (USA), canceled by "POCZTA POLOWA / 17.VIII.44" military postmarks, black framed cachet "R / POCZTA POLOWA 121 / Nr. 410" registration label on front, purple circular British "111" censor postmark on front. Arrive in Chicago August 31, 1944
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