Lot
2888 
Turkey, Postal History Collection, of approximately 175 items from early stampless through to the 1920's with a wide range postmarks; nice showing of early stampless including 1854 Edirne, 1745 Cospoli to Venezia, 1877 Izmir official court cover, 1859 Isparta to Istanbul with green cachet, later franked usages including 1919 5pa on 2pa surcharge issue on local Istanbul cover (believed to be the only known single franking of this stamp), 1892 issue combination franking in registered cover tied by Angora cds's, 1880 20pa issue in scarce early maritime mail cover, etc., also including postal and post card usages, telegrams and some interesting incoming mail; condition varies with many nice town strikes throughout. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,400