Lot
2703 (
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Turkey, 1856, Duloz, 5pi carmine rose, strip of three, six pairs and seventeen singles, on large cover front to the French Ambassador in Constantinople, all tied by Arabic boxed handstamps; front missing at lest six stamps at top right, front soiling, vertical crease affecting a few stamps and one stamp torn, Fine appearance, still a remarkable large franking usage; with 2014 G. Todd certificate. Michel No. 9. Scott No. 12 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.