Public auction #37

1865, ROUSTSCHUK in blue, in compliant with 1865 rate schedule, 1865 issue pair 5pia. carmine and 1865 issue two single 1pia. violet-grey on registered cover tied by "RUSCUK 81" (AP Type 04, no.5,R) circular type all arabic cancellation and blue all arabic registration mark "taahhüt olunmusdur" alongside, addressed to Istanbul with arrival mark on reverse, part of flap missing and tiny border crease, extremely scarce and unusual high 12 Piaster rate for registered mail, expertised G.Lamy and certificate M.Mayo TOPS, showpiece!