385th Auction

1862, Tughra, 1pi grey, trial printing on thin paper, five examples in varying shades, with “mesh” background, small imperfections, but a scarce group, ex “Sultan”

1862, Tughra, 5pi black on brown rose proof on thick paper, vertical pair, typical margins, the lower impression with trivial horizontal bend, else fresh and very fine, ex Alanyali, “Sultan.”

1862, Tughra, proof for the third issue on thin paper, block of four, partially cut through central vertical margin, hinge reinforced near top, various small imperfections, but a fine appearing and scarce multiple, ex Alanyali, “Sultan”

1862, Tughra, 5pi black on rose proofs, group of eight singles in a range of shades from light to dark, with further variations in paper, one example showing control band at top, only known on proofs of this denomination, usual flaws, scarce, ex “Sultan”.

1862, Tughra, 5pi black on rose proof on thin paper, vertical pair, displaying the “beser” variety, fine and scarce, ex “Sultan”.

1862, Tughra, 2pi black on blue, First Printing on thin paper, an unused right-marginal single with red control band at foot, part original gum, light horizontal bend near top typical of this delicate paper, else fine, ex “Sultan”.

1862, Tughra, First Printing, 2pi black on thin deep blue paper, unused, original gum, uncommonly large margins all around, scarce and very fine. (Isf 1)

1862, Tughra First Printing, 2pi black on thin deep blue paper, unused, without gum, red control band at foot,  good colour, fine. (Isf 1)

1862, Tughra First Printing, 5pi black on thin rose paper, bottom marginal single, unused, with small part original gum, fine. (Isf 2)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow, tete-beche block of six, unused, with part original gum, hinge remnants, showing control band trial printings in both red and green, an exceptional and rare multiple with tremendous visual appeal, fine; ex Alanyali and “Sultan”. 

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow, tete-beche block of four with red control bands, generous margins, a lovely and scarce showpiece, very fine, ex “Sultan”. (Isf 3 TB02).

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow, head-to-head tete-beche block of twelve, with red control band at top and bottom, unused, with part original gum, folded along central row and column, with hinge reinforcement of minor separation, a few other small imperfections, but a remarkable block, of tremendous visual appeal, and a dramatic showpiece, ex “Sultan.”  (Isf 3 TB02)

1863, Tughra, 20pa black on yellow, head-to-head right marginal tete-beche pair, with control bands in red, large margins on all sides, neatly-struck black battal cancel, very fine, ex "Sultan".  (Isf 3 TB02)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow, right vertical sheet margin tete-beche pair, control bands in red, large to very large margins, cancelled with blue battal, a few light creases, otherwise fine and scarce, ex “Sultan”. (Isf 3 TB02)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow, head-to-head tete-beche block of four, large even margins all around, with control bands in red, cancelled by neatly-struck blue battal, a very fine and scarce multiple, ex “Sultan”. (Isf 3 TB02)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow horizontal pair and 2pi black on blue, each with control bands at foot and tied to cover to Constantinople by blue battal cancels, wax seal cut from reverse, else a fine cover, ex Alanyali, “Sultan”. (Ifs 3, 5)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, small group comprising 20pa yellow left margin single, part original gum, used left-marginal horizontal pair with control bar at foot, and part original gum tete-beche pair; 5k rose used tete-beche pair, and 5k Postage Due pair, various flaws, some discoloration, wrinkles, etc, but a challenging group of mostly very good appearance.

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow, irregular head-to-head tete-beche block of five, red control band at top and foot, unused, with part original gum, large to very large margins on all sides including sheet margin at right, a few typical light creases common for this delicate paper, black arrow indicating frameline break adhered to block, else a fine and scarce multiple, ex “Sultan”. (Isf 3 TB02)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 20pa black on yellow, head-to-head tete-beche block of four, red control bands, unused, without gum, large even margins, upper left stamp with pre-printing paper fold, a scarce multiple, ex “Sultan.”  (Isf 3 TB02)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 2pi black on blue, head-to-head tete-beche block of four, with red control bands, mostly large to very large margins including partial left sheet margin, cancelled with black battal, light horizontal crease through lower pair, else fine. (Ifs 5 TB02)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 2pi black on grey, foot-to-foot tete-beche block of four, with red control band, margins large to clear, bold cancellation in black, a fine and scarce multiple, ex “Sultan”.  (Ifs 4 TB01)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 2pi black on blue, horizontal strip of five, with red control band at foot, large margins on three sides, clear of orbs at right, used with multiple strikes of black battal cancel, remarkably sound for a multiple of this delicate paper, a very fine and striking showpiece, ex “Sultan”. (Ifs 5). 

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 2pi black on blue, upper sheet margin horizontal strip of three, large to very large margins on all sides, with red control band at foot, tied to small piece by blue battal cancel, very fine, an exceptional and rare showpiece, ex “Sultan”.  (Isf 5)

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 5pi black on rose, head-to-head tete-beche block of four, unused, with part original gum, ample to large margins, green control bands, unusual as such, multiple hinge remnants including two reinforcing vertical scissor-cuts along central margin at top and foot, tear at bottom left, yet a rare block of otherwise fine appearance, ex “Sultan.” (Ifs 6TB 02).

1863, Tughra, Second Printing on thin paper, 5pi black on rose,  horizontal strip of four, large balanced margins all around, with uncommon blue control band at foot, a very fine and rare used multiple, ex “Sultan”. (Ifs 6)