1861 (28 Apr) coverfront addressed to Beirut, with framed "P.P." (Port Paye) and "Compagnie Russe SMYRNE 18/28/4/6 and "1" (Sideways), some overall toning, otherwise fine and rare marking, possibly the earliest of the Ropit office in Smyrna, ex-Adler (Tchilingirian Types 1 and 2) Estimate: $150
1904 (4 Sep) cover to Constantinople, franked on back with ordinary Russian 10k dark blue, canceled by French Post Office Constantinople cds, with framed "MER NOIRE" handstamp, applied on French Ship Mail in the Black Sea, filing fold away from the stamp, fine usage Estimate: $100
1919 small cover to England, franked with 3k and 4k Arms, tied by Port Taufiq bilingual markings, boxed "Paquebot" and additional Port Taufiq cds on back Estimate: $150
