Lot 335 1896 (September 19), 4k postal stationery card from Trebizond to Halifax, Nova Scotia, struck with two fine c.d.s. of ТРЕБИЗОНДЪ with ОДЕССА (Odessa, 26 Sep) transit on face, faint Halifax, N.S. (Oct) receiver, the reverse showing an English message offering stamps in philatelic exchange, routed from the ROPiT Trebizond agency by steamer to Odessa and onward to Canada, a rare destination, fresh and very fine. Sold for C$325.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.