1864 (16 June) FL franked with Russia 10k brown & blue, strip of three tied by blue Constantinople departure cds to Romania, with Kishinev transit cds, v.f. and attractive Russian Levant cover (Image)

Est.$1,000

1872 cover (with enclosure in Arabic), franked with 1k and 5k numerals (vertically laid paper), tied by blue "Port Trebizonde" unclear departure pmks, fine (Cat No. 12a,14a) (Image)

Est.$500

1880 cover (opened for display) to Aleppo, franked with two each 5k (horiz. laid) and 1k (vert. laid), tied by blue large lettered Alexandretta pmks, with oval merchant's cachet indicating the cover originated from either Mersina or Tarsus, with Turkish adhesives added on arrival to pay postage due, minor flaws, otherwise fine and scarce combination cover, with Holcombe certificate (Image)

Est.$1,500

1909 5 Para surcharge on 1k orange, basic stamp background inverted, pane of 25, mostly n.h. except three stamps hinge reinforced at top, post office fresh, v.f., with 2002 Philatelic Foundation Certificate (this pane is illustrated in Dr.Ceresa's handbook) (Cat No. 40var) (Image)

Est.$4,000