Ottoman Syria: 1872 (27 October) [AH 24 Shaban 1289]. Cover to Istanbul struck by HALEB 81 (A&P type 4) triple box handstamp and franked on arrival with pair of 2pi with partially imperforate between variety and 5pi of 1868 Dulos stamps for six piastres single weight and three piastres additional weigh 267 route-hours rate tied by Deraliyye 81 (A&P type 22) triple box handstamps. Reverse faint Stamboul cds. Cover flap missing.
