Lot 859 Turkey 1869 (March 24), Alexandretta to Aleppo, shortpaid postage due folded letter, with contents in Italian, datelined Alexandretta, franked with 2pi black on greenish blue, 20pa black on yellow (2), and 1pi black on green Tughra, shortpaid and affixed on reverse with three overprinted postage dues, a fine and rarely-seen usage. (Sc. 4, 6, 7, J8). Estimate C$300, sold for C$600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
