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1861. Cover from
Brussa addressed to Constantinople carried by the steamship postal
system organized by the Ottoman Mint. In front is a fine strike in blue
of the octagonal: "AGENZIA DEI
PIROSCAFI OTTOMANI DELLA ZECCA". A Very Rare cover in
excellent condition. Very few covers bearing this rare maritime marking
are known, especially in such fine condition. |
1,750.00 |
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THE BRADBURY WILKINSON &
CO. DEFINITIVES OF 1914. |
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208196 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V, imperforate, printed in
non-issued colours and perforated SPECIMEN. These stamps were produced
by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company for the purpose of promoting their
work, and are generally referred to as "Trade Sample Specimens".
Very few exist, and in many instances only one example is known in each
colour. Absolutely superb and stunning set. The basic issued stamps are
considered to be among the world's finest artistic engravings. This set
surpasses that standard. (17) |
4,000.00 |
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208197 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V perforated SPECIMEN by Bradbury,
Wilkinson & Co. Very Fine and fresh with full original gum, very
lightly hinged. Exceptional and very scarce set. Few exist. These stamps
are considered to be among the world's most attractive and finest
engravings. Accompanied by a Sismondo certificate of authenticity. (17)
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1,200.00 |
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208198 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V perforated SPECIMEN by Bradbury,
Wilkinson & Co. Very Fine and fresh with full Original Gum. A very
scarce set from very few which exist. These stamps, by Waterlow &
Sons., are considered to be among the stamp world's most attractive and
finest engravings. Accompanied by a Sismondo certificate of
authenticity. (17) |
1,200.00 |
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208199 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V perforated SPECIMEN by Bradbury,
Wilkinson & Co. A complete set without gum, from the archives of the
printers. The 6 paras stamp is imperforate. Very scarce set. Few exist.
These stamps are considered to be among the world's most attractive and
finest engravings. (17) |
600.00 |
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208201 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V, mint, with full original gum, and
Never Hinged. Absolutely Superb set of mint stamps, and very scarce in
such brilliant condition. Extremely Fine centering as well. This issue
of stamps is considered to be among the world's finest artistic
engravings. (17) |
1,400.00 |
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208202 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V, mint, with full original gum, and
Never Hinged. Absolutely Superb set of mint stamps, and very scarce in
such brilliant condition. The 100 Piastres stamp is hinged. This issue
of stamps is considered to be among the world's finest artistic
engravings. (17) |
1,300.00 |
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208204 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V, mint, with full original gum,
most are Never Hinged, except #267, 269, 270. Still an excellent set of
mint stamps, with bright colours and absolutely without faults. This
issue of stamps is considered to be among the world's finest artistic
engravings. (17) |
800.00 |
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208205 |
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Scott #254-270. Set of
seventeen stamps of Sultan Mohammed V, mint, with full original gum.
Very fresh colours and Fine to Very Fine centering. This issue is
considered to be among the world's finest artistic engravings. (17)
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750.00 |
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208240 |
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Scott #270. Sultan
Mohammed V, 200 Piastres black and green, Very Fine mint, with full
original gum and lightly hinged. Scarce stamp. |
550.00 |
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208241 |
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Scott #270. Sultan
Mohammed V, 200 Piastres black and green, Very Fine mint, with full
Original Gum and lightly hinged. Scarce stamp. |
550.00 |
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208275 |
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Scott #286a. 10
Piastres surcharged on 100 Piastres deep blue, with SURCHARGE INVERTED.
Very Fine to Extremely Fine mint, very lightly hinged. A rare stamp. |
500.00 |
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SEMI-POSTAL STAMPS |
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208354 |
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Scott #B54-B68. 12th
Congress of the Women's International Alliance. Set of 15 semi-postal
stamps in Superb mint condition, Never Hinged. Very scarce in this
condition. (15) |
500.00 |
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208355 |
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Scott #B54-B68. 12th
Congress of the Women's International Alliance. Set of 15 semi-postal
stamps in Superb mint condition, Never Hinged. Very scarce in this
condition. (15) |
500.00 |
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TURKEY IN ASIA (ANATOLIA) |
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208580 |
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Scott #78-80, 82-89. Set
of 11 stamps overprinted in black SPECIMEN. Very fresh and fine set,
with full Original Gum. Seldom seen, seldom offered. (11) |
575.00 |
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208582 |
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Scott #78-89. Michel
#767-778. Set of 12 pictorial definitives for Turkey in Asia. All
Fine to Very Fine mint with full Original Gum. A fresh set, extremely
difficult to find. The Michel 2006/2007 catalogue value for this elusive
set is Euro 3,000.00, which is about US$ 3,975.00. (12) |
2,350.00 |
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