German Levant: 1898 (15 October). Postcard of Istanbul titled ‘Salut de Constantinople’ (ed. Max Fruchtermann) to Germany franked with 10pf German stamp tied by MARINE SCHIFFSPOST No. 14. Usage of Reichpost inscribed German stamps not issued in the Ottoman Empire. However they were valid for postage until 30 September 1901. see note after Sg. Z39.
