Ottoman Turkey: 1884 (13 July). Cover from Putney, England franked with 2 1/2d plate 22 QV Great Britain stamp to Smyrna with SMYRNE * TURQUIE – ARRIVEE (similar to A&P type 26) 21 JUIL date stamp on reverse. Cover returned to sender same day by JY21 SMYRNA British Levant type thimble cds, received in Istanbul with 26 JUILLET date stamp and forwarded with franking of 1pi of 1884 UPU Empire stamp, tied by box handstamp and 9 AOUT Constantinople-Galata-Depart cds. Finally received in London with AU 14 date stamp. Unique cover.
