Ottoman Turkey: 1874 (September). Cover to Istanbul franked with pair of 10pa deep lilac and 1pi of 1869-71 irregular perf. Dulos stamps for 1 1/2pi single weight up to 100 route hours rate (distance was 44 hours) tied by EDIRNE (A&P type 7) double circle handstamps. Reverse franked with 1pi Sehir (City) overprinted irregular perf. brown border Dulos stamp for local delivery tied by 13 September Baghtce Kapussi oval datestamp and Stamboul cds. Cover flap missing.
