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INCOMING MAIL: 1895, USA 1 c. black postal stationery pre-printed card from the Cosmopolitan Magazine, used together with 1 c. blue tied by cork cancel, bearing matching “IRVINGTON MAY 18 1895 NY” despatch cds, transit “AUCKLAND” and arrival “RAROTONGA 3 JL 95” circular datestamp alongside. One insignificant archival pinhole, the card with minor peripheral bends, still fine. A rare destination.

1865-67, City Post of Constantinopel : Liannos Collection on five album pages starting proof pair 5 pa. black on dull rose imperforated with guide line for printing on top, perforation varieties, imperforated blocks, colour shades, blocks of four, fine and unusual.

1852, Coat of arms 40 c. “celeste”, fresh color and good margins, used with bar cancellation, fine, signed Star(auschek)