1883 (9 June) cover (slightly reduced) franked with 7k Levant, tied by oval "ROPIT BURGAS" datestamp in green, addressed to Constantinople, with 10 June "Ropit Constantinople" arrival datestamp, also in green, on reverse, minor toning, otherwise fine and scarce usage from the Ropit Agency in Burgas (Bulgaria) Estimate: $3500
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1909 (27 Sep) large, registered cover from Constantinople to St. Petersburg, franked on reverse with 50x5pa orange, tied by R.O.P.I.T. Constantinople departure cds, with corresponding "Poste Russe Constantinople Recommandee" Registry label on front, with St. Petersburg arrival (18 Sep.1909 = difference between Julian and Gregorian calendars), minor flaws, impressive cover Estimate: $150
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1863 6k dark blue on chalky paper, upper right sheet corner margin single, h.r., v.f., signed Richter Estimate: $150
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1865 2k brown & blue, blue cancel, upper right sheet corner margin single, v.f., ex-Kirchner Estimate: $300
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1865 (12 May) FL from Constantinople to Kishiniev, franked with Russia 10k brown & blue (perf. 12 1/2) single and vertical pair, tied by blue departure pmks, paying 30k to Bessarabia, with Kishiniev arrival (18 May) alongside, filing fold away from the stamps, fine Estimate: $300
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1893 cover (opened for display), franked on reverse with pair of 5k Levant numerals, tied by ROPIT AFON departure cds, addressed to village in the Bogorodsk district, with 5k Bogorodsk Zemstvo added to pay for local delivery, fine Estimate: $300
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1894 cover franked on reverse with 10k Levant, tied by ROPIT AFON departure cds, addressed to village in the Bogorodsk district, with 4k Bogorodsk Zemstvo added alongside to pay for local delivery, fine Estimate: $300
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1913 (15 Mar) cover franked on back with 3x10pa/2k and 1pi on 10k, tied by violet ROPIT JAFFA departure pmks, sent to Russia, with 30.3.13 arrival pmks, re-addressed back to Jerusalem, some cover wear, otherwise fine Estimate: $150
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1865 2k brown and blue, face free light blue cancel, and 20k blue and red, blue "783" Beirut cancel, margins all around, v.f., Cat. Val. $1,600 Estimate: $650
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1865 2k brown and blue, corner margin single, part blue Chios cancel, v.f., with 1998 Mikulski certificate, Cat. Val. $750 Estimate: $500
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