1905: (June 5) cover from "VAN" (part of Armenia in 1920) send to RANGOON, BURMA. Franked by Turkey 1901 1 Pia. tied by exceptional strike of Van cds, via "CONSTANTINOPEL 20 JUIN 1906" and "ADEN 1.7.05" arriving at Thomas Cook (Agents) in RANGOON, BURMA with arrival 12.7. Readdressed to Hong Kong and again to "YOKOHAMA 5 AUG 05". PROBABLY THE MOST SPECTACULAR COVER KNOWN SHOWING THIS RARE "VAN" CDS. Very Fine. Ex Otto Hornung collection (sold for 3600 CHF) (Tax Method: Margin System)