• Login (enter your user name) and Password
    Please Login. You are NOT Logged in.

    Quick Search:

  • To see new sales and other StampAuctionNetwork news in your Facebook newsfeed then Like us on Facebook!

Login to Use StampAuctionNetwork.
New Member? Click "Register".

StampAuctionNetwork Extended Features
 
You are not logged in. Please Login so that we can determine your registration status with this firm. If you have never registered, please register by pressing the [Quick Signup (New to StampAuctionNetwork)] button. Then Login.
 
Quick Navigation by Category  Asia (31)   |  Canada (52)   |  France and French Colonies (153)   |  Germany and German Colonies (410)   |  Great Britain and British Commonwealth (1807)   |  Italy, Italian States and Colonies (123)   |  Literature and Supplies (26)   |  Lots and Collections (191)   |  Other (1)   |  Other countries (962)   |  Portugal and Portuguese Colonies (13)   |  United States (1)   |  Worldwide Stamps and Covers (3262)   | 
 

logo

Europe continued...

Turkey continued...
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
2583 cover imageOttoman Post Office in Smirna 1865: Dulos 1 pi. grey and 2 pi. deep blue used on 1865 entire letter to Karahishar (Afyon), neatly tied by framed all arabic "Izmir / 81" handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 8) in black. Choice and extremely fine entire. Provenance: Corinphila sale 141, May 2004, lot 2790(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey 7a+8] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 175.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2584 cover imageOttoman Post Office in Smirna 1867: Official cover from the Government Survey Department carried free of charges with intaglio rectangular "tahrirat muhimme" (registration / important) handstamp in blue, "Hanefi Land Office" seal in black at upper right and early usage of Smyrna's first bilingual datestamp "Izmir / Smyrne" cds (5 May 1867) in black. File folds do not detract from a scarce cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

image



Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2585 cover imageOttoman Post Office in Smirna 1876/77: 1 pi. yellow, a horizontal pair, used on cover cancelled by scarce octagonal framed wirthin three lines "Izmir 95" handstamps in black (Coles & Walker fig. 23) with information strike adjacent. Scarce(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey 29] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2586 cover imageOttoman Post Office in Smirna 1884: Empire 1 pi. blue, a single example used on 1889 cover with full contents to Chios, Greece tied by good strike of octagonally framed arabic "Izmir Kordon Vapur Subesi / 1293" (The Shipping Agency on the Quay / 1877) in violet; sold together with a piece from the same correspondence to Chios bearing 1880 20 pa. black on rose similarly cancelled in blue. Scarce(Image 1)

Get Market Data for [Turkey 47] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 140.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2587 cover imageOttoman Post Office in Smirna 1884: Official cover to the Health Department in Constantinople carried free of charges, struck with fine large circular "OFFICE SANITAIRE / SMYRNE" cachet in blue. Scarce and most attractive cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

image



Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2588 cover imageOttoman Post Office in Smirna 1889: Germany 10 pf. carmine, a horizontal pair used on 1884 cover to Berlin, Germany tied by "SMIRNE / TURQUIE / DEPART" datestamp in black (Oct 22) with information strike at left. Sender's cachet at lower dated two day's prior and reverse with Berlin arrival (Oct 28). Corner clipped at upper left but a remarkable accepted usage, there being no German P.O. in Smyrna at this date. Sold together with two further covers bearing Turksih Empire issue cancelled with the same "Depart" datestamps(Image 1)

Get Market Data for [Turkey (41)] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2589 cover imageOttoman Post Office in Smirna 1892: Ottoman 20 pa. claret stationery card, a 1900 used example from Smirna to Bucharest, Roimania cancelled by bilingual "Izmir / Smyrne" cds on despatch, mailed via Constantinople (Oct 5). Addressee not found in Bucharest and bilingual "Inconnu / (Necunoscut)" red on white label applied; tied in transit at Constantinople on return journey to sender (Nov 12). Most unusual(Image 1) (Image 2)

image



Currently...CHF 100.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2590 cover Lots & Collection, Ottoman Post Office in Smirna 1827/1922c.: The Exhibit collection on leaves (95+ covers/cards on exhibit leaaves) with Dulos issue cover with 20 pa. green and 1 pi. yellow cancelled by boxed "Izmir 81" handstamp, 1869 3 pi. orange staionery envelope up-rated with 2 x 10 pa. lilac to Kutaia, Empire issue covers/postal stationery (17) with framed "Izmir" handstamps (C&W fig. 20) and circular datestamps, Official usage from Sanitary Office, 1892 issue covers/cards (18) incl. 20 pa. card with "Izmir Pazari Posta Subesi 1303" negative seal handstamp in black with French Postage Dues; 5 pa. brown on complete Newspaper, unusual card from Lemnos written on board Greek ship in quarantine in "Glazomenes" with unlisted cds in blue; covers/cards with destinations including Albania, Austria, Chios, Crete, Egypt, France, Germany, GB, Indo China, Italy, Metelino, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Syria, USA; the collection showing nearly all the Coles & Walker listed cancels (figs 8-34) and material from the Smyrne suburbs incl. Bashmahane, Chadurvaan-Alti card and reg'd cover, Cordelio, Karapinar, 1907 cover from Kemeralti, 1910 card with "Rue Franque" cds in blue, 1918 cover registered from "La Pointe", card from "Quarantina", small collection of Dulos issues off cover, also including wonderful ancillary material incl. Maps, Bills of Lading, Cheques, engraved prints, voluminous postcards of Smyrna (100+) incl. Smyrne in flames in 1922, Passport issued in 1827 by British Consul etc. Careful viewing recommended

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 1,200.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2591 cover imagePostal Stationery 1863/1916c.: The unused (54 items) and used (35) collection on Exhibit leaves with 1863 circa envelope handstamped "Postage Paid" in blue (Ücreti alinmisdir), 1870 20 pa. green on formula card and reply cards; 'Sehir' (City Post) 20 pa. green on card, 1875 20 pa. Empire card, 1871 pre-paid envelopes unused (6) incl. scarce 6 pi. lilac-grey envelope, thereafter from UPU seemingly complete until 1910, used collection with interesting destinations incl. 'Deadwood', Dakota; Danzig, Mitrovtza (Kosovo), 1914 1 pi. registered staionery envelope (2225 x 113 mm.) with 20 pa. from Kavak to Galata etc(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image 31) (Image 32) (Image 33) (Image 34) (Image 35) (Image 36) (Image 37) (Image 38) (Image 39) (Image 40) (Image 41) (Image 42) (Image 43) (Image 44) (Image 45) (Image 46) (Image 47) (Image 48) (Image 49) (Image 50)

image

image

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2592 cover imageSmirna in World War I 1915/18: Exhibit collection (64 covers/cards) on leaves showing the beginning of Censorship on overseas mail from Smirna with Censor cachets of Constantinople in black, violet and red, red perforated circular seals on reverse of covers (and two usages of the much rarer seal in green); usages of the rectangular perforated red Censor label; fine 1915 Parcel Card multi-franked at 34½ piastres with 1914 issue incl. 25 pi. olive-green used to Vienna via Bulgaria, 1915 Parcel Card to Lausanne multi-franked at 13½ piastres and another at same rate to Germany; 1915 censored in Smirna to American Hospital in Konia, 1916 Parcel Card to Austria via Bulgaria at 11½ pi., 1916 Parcel Card to Hamburg at 19 pi. 10 pa.; 1917 cover to Holland with Censor Reseal; 1918 cover to a Fieldpost in Hungary with Reseal Censor on reverse; covers (2) to Switzerland taxed on arrival etc. A fine lot with detailed writing-up for rates and routes(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image 31) (Image 32) (Image 33) (Image 34) (Image 35) (Image 36) (Image 37) (Image 38) (Image 39) (Image 40) (Image 41) (Image 42) (Image 43) (Image 44) (Image 45) (Image 46) (Image 47) (Image 48) (Image 49) (Image 50)

image

image

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 350.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2593 cover imageCharity Stamps 1927/51: The collection with Charity Stamp usages on covers (39), arranged by 'obligatory use on National holidays' with full description of rates of postage and their reason for use (see table online), with WWII censored usages (Allied, Egyptian, Free French, German, Hungarian, Iraqi, Indian and South African), and many different destinations: Austria, Germany, GB, Greece, Hungary, India, Iraq, Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, USA. A marvellous lot that could well be enlarged for a display or Exhibit. Note: For the benefit of interested parties, the late Mike Fulford's article on the usages of Charity Stamps is shown on our website with the above lot, this details the days and dated when the use of Charity stamps was obligatory on mail(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image 31) (Image 32) (Image 33) (Image 34) (Image 35) (Image 36) (Image 37) (Image 38) (Image 39) (Image 40) (Image 41)

image

image

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2594 cover imageSteam Navigation Co. 1844 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Smirna to Constantinople struck with framed negative handstamp "STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY SMYRNA / PP" struck in black with "PP" in italics in vignette, fresh and very fine. For another / the other example see the Cengiz Arsman collection (DF, May 2005, lot 20350). An extremely rare entire. Signed Calves(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2595 cover imageTurkish Steamship Co. 1847 (May 1): Entire letter from Smirna to Syra, Greece struck on despatch with fine oval framed "AGENCE / DE SMYRNE / P.P." cachet in blue, apparently but not clearly rated 10 lepta in red crayon on obverse; reverse with SYRA arrival cds (May 2) in black. A fresh and fine entire. Provenance: Collection "Cihangir" (Herry Schaefer), Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1939(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2596 cover imageTurkish Steamship Company 1859 (May 1/13): Prepaid entire letter from Smirna to Constantinople struck with fine oval strike of "ADMINE DEI VAPORI DEL ARSENALE / IN SMIRNE / PP" in blue-green (Ringström & Tester type 20). Some file folds away from the cancellation but very rare(Image 1) (Image 2)

image



Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2597 cover imageHellenic Steam Navigation Co. 1863: Entire letter from Smirna to Volos struck at upper left with oval framed handstamp with Greek language "AGENCY OF THE HELL. STEAM NAVIGATION IN SMYRNA" cachet with Steamship vignette struck in watery blue ink. The Company was formed at Hermoupolis on the island of Syra in 1856 and covers are rare. Provenance: Collection A. Galinos, Nov 2002(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2598 cover imageAsia Minor Screw Steamship Co. 1867: Austrian Levant 10 s. blue, three examples used on registered cover from Smirna to Constantinople tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / SMIRNE" circular datestamp (Nov 9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 8) and in manuscript ink, struck at base with three line "THE ASIA MINOR / SCREW STEAMSHIP CO. / SMYRNA AGENCY" in black. Turksih negative seal at right "Olunmishdir taahud" (it has been registered) in black and reverse with "Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli" cds (Nov 11) of receipt in black. Small imperfections to adhesives but a remarkable and extremely rare cover for the specialist, an Exhibition item. Illustrated in Ringström & Tester "The Private Shiop Letter Stamps of the World", Volume 2, page. Provenance: Collection Gordon Torrey, Corinphila sale 99, June 1997, lot 9632. Note: Despite the 'Austrian' usage, the Screw Steamship Co. ships sailed under the British flag(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

image

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey 4] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 2,500.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2599 cover imageJoly & Co. Shipping Agents 1867/74: Austrian Levant 10 s. blue, a single example used on 1878 entire letter to Rhodes, with oval framed "JOLY & Co / SHIPPING AGENTS / SMYRNA" cachet in blue at left, tied by heavy strike of "SPED. POST. PRESSO LLOYD / SMIRNE" circular datestamp (Aug 10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 12). Reverse with "RODI" Austrian P.O. cds (Aug 18) in black of arrival(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey 4] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2600 cover imageBells' Asia Minor Steamship Co. 1871: Unpaid entire letter from Symi to Trieste, with outstanding strike of four line "BELL'S / ASIA MINOR / STEAMSHIP CO. / SMYRNA AGENCY" handstamp in blue at left, struck in transit with "SMIRNE" thimble cds (Oct 21) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 10) and charged "20" kreuzer due upon receipt with arrival (Oct 27) on reverse. An extremely rare entire. Provenance: Collection "Monte Napoleon", Corinphila sale 78, Sept 1988, lot 847(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2601 cover imageCompagnie Hamidie, Smyrna 1885: Turkey Empire 20 pa. red on rose, a used example on 1885 cover with complete contents used from Smirna to Chios, tied by circular "COMPAGNIE HAMIDIÉ / SMYRNE" cachet in violet. Sold together with a postcard of the Compagnie Hasmidié office on the quay at Smirna. A very rare usage and believed unique in violet. Provenance: Collection Cengiz Arsman, DF, Geneva, May 21-25, 2005, lot 20364(Image 1) (Image 2)

image

Get Market Data for [Turkey 46] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census



Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM
2602 cover imageAustrian Courier Service from Smirna 1795 (Nov 17 & Dec 17): Entire letter from Smirna to London endorsed "Vienna" at top left, sent on the overland route with manuscript Forwarding Agent's endorsements on reverse "Reçu le 23 Xre. Constantinople 1795 exp. le 24 d., p Hubsch & Simoni" and, below, "Vienne le 15 (Janvier) Smitmer"; with two strikes of Bishop Mark of arrival (Feb 2) in black and charged "1/-" shilling to pay. Opens well for display (full flap underneath), interesting Naval contents, transcript enclosed. A scarce double forwarded entire(Image 1) (Image 2)

image



Currently...CHF 140.00
Closing..Nov-28, 11:59 PM

Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

StampAuctionCentral and StampAuctionNetwork are
Copyright © 1994-2022 Droege Computing Services, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Mailing Address: 20 West Colony Place
Suite 120, Durham NC 27705
Back to Top of Page