BRITISH POST OFFICES IN CONSTANTINOPLE 1857-1884 Fresh and attractive collection of barred "C" cancellations with mostly crisp and distinct markings, some on "on piece" with denominations up to 5s. Includes (1855-79) 1d reds x4, two large Crown Wmk & two plated reds (pl 130 & pl 157), 2d blue x2 (pl 13/14), 2½d rosy mauve x24 (with 11 different plates), 2½d blue x20 (with 4 different plates), 3d rose pl 5 & pl 6, 4d rose, 4d vermillion x23 inc pl 7, pl 9 x2 & pl 11 x4, pl 12 x3, pl 13 x11 & pl 14 x2, 4d sage green, 6d lilacs x12, 6d lilac pl 5 x4, pl 6, 6d violet x 16 inc pl 6 x2, pl 8 x7 & pl 9 x7, 6d buff/chestnut x8 pl 11, 1s x16 inc 1856 Wmk Emblems, 1862 Garter Wmk x2, later pl 4 x12 & pl 9, 2s blue, 5s rose plate 1 & small later range to 2½d lilacs. Generally fine and fresh with some inevitable small faults. Cat. SG £4500+ (150 stamps) For more images, please visit https://www.sandafayre.com/itemdetails.aspx?s=611535
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