Ottoman Empire Postcard 2 Stamps to Germany

Old Turkey Postcard Barbers in Constantinople 1912

 

Ottoman Empire, Turkey: Vintage postcard depicting barbers and customers for an haircut in the streets. 2 x 2 Paras stamps with bilingual Constantinople-cancellations. Sent to Bavaria, Germany.

Good condition.

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German Post in Turkey: Stamp Lot with some better vals

German Post in Turkey: Small stamp-lot with 15 stamps, including some high vals. like Scott# 11, 52, 53, and top val 59 (Michel # 9, 33, 34, 52).




MNH or mint with first light hinges, partly examined and signed by expert.
All in fine condition. Cat. val $ 650+

Smyrna Postcard from 1899. Scarce Franking.

Smyrna, Turkey, Austria: Decorative Litho postcard with view at the horse drawn tram at the harbor in Smyrna.

Attached are 2 different surcharged stamps ( Cinq Paras on Dix Paras ), tied by green, bilingual Smyrne – Depart cancellations. One overprint is red, one black.

The postcard was sent Smyrna to Wien.









Smyrna (Greek: Σμύρνη) is an ancient city (today İzmir in Turkey) that was founded at a very early period at a central and strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Aided by its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defense and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence before the Classical Era.

Scarce, fine condition.