Lot 528 Turkey - Constantinople Local Post #Unlisted 5p Black On Deep Blue Crescent & Star, 1865 Liannos Local Post Issue For Constantinople, A Fine Used Single

2 fine used singles of the 5p, 40p black on deep blue, 40p black on rose Crescent & Star from the 1865 Liannos Local Post Issue For Constantinople. These issues are unlisted in Scott, but were local stamps used on incoming mail to Constantinople, with the value used being related to how far away the receiving location was from Constantinople. While there are lithographed forgeries that exist, these are genuine engraved stamps, as evidenced by the characteristics described in Earee. Mint is relatively common, but used are extremely scarce. This cancel matches similar ones seen on genuine covers sold at auction in the past 20 years. So, we believe this to be a genuine cancel.

2022 Scott Classic values this at $ for VF. Our estimate of the value, based on the condition offered is $75. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10