Petite Treasures – May 2026.

6 Kr. braun, allseits breitrandig, mit zentrisch klarem EKr. "K.K. Feldpostamt No. 1/ 27/12" (Müller 600 P.)

1861, Folded envelope from GALLATZ 20/9 with blue oneliner "FRANCO" alongside, carried by ship to Constantinopoli with Lloyd Agenzie arrival mark on reverse, usual file fold, fine and scarce

1862, Prepaid cover from Constantinople to Paris with CONSTANTINOPLE wreathed datestamp (11/6), straight line FRANCO and VIA KUSTENDGE-VIENNA handstamps all in blue (Tchilinghirian figs. 385+384+113). Crossed to denote prepayment with reverse showing Vienna cds. (18/6) and Berlin 18/6 arrival mark, fine.

1863, Folded envelope cancelled CONSTANTINOPLE 31/8 in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) and FRANCO alongside, endorsed 'via Kustendje' (Constanza), sender cachet ‘Freres Simoff Constantinople’. The route of the cover is very interesting, from Constantinople by Lloyd ship to Kustendje, per Danube and black sea railway DBSR to Cernowoda and by DDSG to Roustschouk, file folds and tiny toned, otherwise fine. Nice postal history.