Ottoman Empire: 1870 (February). Cover to Istanbul franked with 1pi of 1868 red border and 20pa blue-green of 1869-71 irregular perf. Dulos type stamps for 1 1/2pi single weight letter rate tied by KIRKİLİSE POSTA ŞUBESİ(vilayet Edirne, A&P type 2, RRR) negative seal. Reverse franked with 1pi of 1870 brown border Dulos stamp for delivery in Istanbul tied by oval Baghtce Kapussi datestamp and Galata & Stamboul arrival cds’s. Sender’s seal removed.
