Compagnie Hamidie, Smyrna 1885: Turkey Empire 20 pa. red on rose, a used example on 1885 cover with complete contents used from Smirna to Chios, tied by circular "COMPAGNIE HAMIDIÉ / SMYRNE" cachet in violet. Sold together with a postcard of the Compagnie Hasmidié office on the quay at Smirna. A very rare usage and believed unique in violet.
Provenance: Collection Cengiz Arsman, DF, Geneva, May 21-25, 2005, lot 20364.
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