1875/80, 5 Pfennige Ziffer, 20 and 25 Pfennige Reichsadler, each...

1875/80, 5 Pfennige Ziffer, 20 and 25 Pfennige Reichsadler, each with single circle ‘KAISERL. DEUTSCH. P.A. CONSTANTINOPEL 8.11.75’ on cover via Odessa to LYON with arrival datestamp of 15 November, border crossing cancellation and red boxed ‘PD’. Decorative 3-colour franking! German post offices in Turkey forerunner rarity! Unique franking item to date! Provenance: Ambassador Dealer

Berliner Auktionshaus Schlegel Auction

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2000.00 EUR (via Philasearch.com: Schlegel Auction German Colonies - item 9097-A1212-49)