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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)

Europe / Turkey
Catalog: Scott 255, 355, 398, 408, 359
Cover Censorship, Censor Postal History
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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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