Ottoman Empire – Local Post: 1865 Liannos Local Post hand drawn pen and ink sketch of the 40pa in rose and black, additionally inscribed “un piastre”, “20 paras Vert” and “5 paras Blue”, on card. Reverse struck by Postahane-i Amire 258 (TR1473, A&P type 11, RRR) negative seal. According to the Perkins Bacon records this sketch was sent to London by G.V. Stampa on 28th September 1865. A unique showpiece. Illustrated on Plate XLI of “Perkins Bacon Records”, volume II. 62 x 100mm.ex. Yardley, Passer, Bosphoro, Alanyali
