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Russian Levant (Cavalla) 1907 picture postcard of Constantinople to United States franked on picture side with damaged 2k green tied by part violet oval ‘ROPIT AG KAVALLA’ with a further very fine strike on reverse, ROPIT SALONIKI transit cds at top applied in transit, Monongahela, PA arrival cds at top. Tchilinghirian records no cover known with this oval date stamp, the stamp is unfortunately damage but still an important item.Russian Levant (Cavalla) 1907 picture postcard of Constantinople to United States franked on picture side with damaged 2k green tied by part violet oval ‘ROPIT AG KAVALLA’ with a further very fine strike on reverse, ROPIT SALONIKI transit cds at top applied in transit, Monongahela, PA arrival cds at top. Tchilinghirian records no cover known with this oval date stamp, the stamp is unfortunately damage but still an important item.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Maritime

(Cavalla) 1907 picture postcard of Constantinople to United States franked on picture side with damaged 2k green tied by part violet oval ‘ROPIT AG KAVALLA’ with a further very fine strike on reverse, ROPIT SALONIKI transit cds at top applied in transit, Monongahela, PA arrival cds at top. Tchilinghirian records no cover known with this oval date stamp, the stamp is unfortunately damage but still an important item.

£595

Russian Levant (Crete) 1901 picture postcard of Leo Tolstoy from Russia to Crete with 1k. franking on each side with very fine ROPIT AGENT KRITI date stamp on reverse ( a less clear offset on front), the front bearing double-ring ROPIT CONSTANTINOPOLI transit and Greek Xania arrival; fine and scarce.Russian Levant (Crete) 1901 picture postcard of Leo Tolstoy from Russia to Crete with 1k. franking on each side with very fine ROPIT AGENT KRITI date stamp on reverse ( a less clear offset on front), the front bearing double-ring ROPIT CONSTANTINOPOLI transit and Greek Xania arrival; fine and scarce.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Constantinople / Crete / Russian Levant

(Crete) 1901 picture postcard of Leo Tolstoy from Russia to Crete with 1k. franking on each side with very fine ROPIT AGENT KRITI date stamp on reverse ( a less clear offset on front), the front bearing double-ring ROPIT CONSTANTINOPOLI transit and Greek Xania arrival; fine and scarce.

£475

Russian Levant (Kerassunde) 1912 (16 VII) 20para on 4k. postal stationery card addressed to Stockholm, Sweden with violet ROPIT KERASSUNDE cds, repeated to left; fine and clean condition.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Postal Stationery

(Kerassunde) 1912 (16 VII) 20para on 4k. postal stationery card addressed to Stockholm, Sweden with violet ROPIT KERASSUNDE cds, repeated to left; fine and clean condition.

£195

Russian Levant (Metelin) 1904 picture postcard of S.M.S. Aviso to Dardanelles franked pair 2k green tied by violet ROPIT MITELIN with a further strike to left, ROPIT CONSTANTINOPLE transit cds at top in transit, fine bluish ROPIT DARDANELLY arrival in a type not listed by Tchilinghirian (the Agent is abbreviated to AG here); fine condition.Russian Levant (Metelin) 1904 picture postcard of S.M.S. Aviso to Dardanelles franked pair 2k green tied by violet ROPIT MITELIN with a further strike to left, ROPIT CONSTANTINOPLE transit cds at top in transit, fine bluish ROPIT DARDANELLY arrival in a type not listed by Tchilinghirian (the Agent is abbreviated to AG here); fine condition.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Aegean Islands / Greece / Russian Levant / Maritime

(Metelin) 1904 picture postcard of S.M.S. Aviso to Dardanelles franked pair 2k green tied by violet ROPIT MITELIN with a further strike to left, ROPIT CONSTANTINOPLE transit cds at top in transit, fine bluish ROPIT DARDANELLY arrival in a type not listed by Tchilinghirian (the Agent is abbreviated to AG here); fine condition.

£745

Russian Levant (Palestine) 1908 Value Declared parcel card to Jerusalem from Staraia Ouchitza franked 14k. and 1r., endorsed “Via Odessa”, reverse with violet ROPIT JAFFA and ROPIT JERUSALEM cancels; a repair at top of form and central vertical crease; very unusual Russian Levant (Palestine) 1908 Value Declared parcel card to Jerusalem from Staraia Ouchitza franked 14k. and 1r., endorsed “Via Odessa”, reverse with violet ROPIT JAFFA and ROPIT JERUSALEM cancels; a repair at top of form and central vertical crease; very unusual

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Palestine / Russian Levant / Parcel cards / value declared

(Palestine) 1908 Value Declared parcel card to Jerusalem from Staraia Ouchitza franked 14k. and 1r., endorsed “Via Odessa”, reverse with violet ROPIT JAFFA and ROPIT JERUSALEM cancels; a repair at top of form and central vertical crease; very unusual

£185

Russian Levant 1865-67 10pa rose and blue top marginal block of four cancelled PORT LATAKIA blue-green cds, a few minor discolouration marks on front and some paper on reverse, various expertising handstamps including Diena and Bolaffi.Russian Levant 1865-67 10pa rose and blue top marginal block of four cancelled PORT LATAKIA blue-green cds, a few minor discolouration marks on front and some paper on reverse, various expertising handstamps including Diena and Bolaffi.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Syria / Ships

1865-67 10pa rose and blue top marginal block of four cancelled PORT LATAKIA blue-green cds, a few minor discolouration marks on front and some paper on reverse, various expertising handstamps including Diena and Bolaffi.

£945

Russia - Levant 1866 Letter posted from Smyrna (Izmir) to BEIROUT franked by ROPIT 2Pi, blue&rose, tied by triangular dotted

Russia - Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Türkiye / Smyrna

1866 Letter posted from Smyrna (Izmir) to BEIROUT franked by ROPIT 2Pi, blue&rose, tied by triangular dotted "780" numeral handstamp in blue green (Tchil. Fig. 151) of Smyrna

£1175

Russian Levant 1867 entire to Beirut franked 1865/66 2pi. blue and rose, horizontal network, with clear to large margins from Tarsus, cancelled on arrival by triangular dotted ‘783’ in greenish-blue, reverse showing over-inked Beirut arrival in the same colour. Rare and unusual.Russian Levant 1867 entire to Beirut franked 1865/66 2pi. blue and rose, horizontal network, with clear to large margins from Tarsus, cancelled on arrival by triangular dotted ‘783’ in greenish-blue, reverse showing over-inked Beirut arrival in the same colour. Rare and unusual.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Lebanon / Russian Levant / Maritime

1867 entire to Beirut franked 1865/66 2pi. blue and rose, horizontal network, with clear to large margins from Tarsus, cancelled on arrival by triangular dotted ‘783’ in greenish-blue, reverse showing over-inked Beirut arrival in the same colour. Rare and unusual.

£1675

Russian Levant 1867 ‘Steamer and Eagle’ 10 para, vertical network, block of four with good to large margins all round cancelled with four blue retta cancels, the upper two stamps with ironed out horizontal creases (invisible from front), small pre-cuts between stamps, a very rare and attractive multiple, signed Pfenniger. Ex Faberge (1940), Dr Casey (2016) and Berg (2020).

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Ships

1867 ‘Steamer and Eagle’ 10 para, vertical network, block of four with good to large margins all round cancelled with four blue retta cancels, the upper two stamps with ironed out horizontal creases (invisible from front), small pre-cuts between stamps, a very rare and attractive multiple, signed Pfenniger. Ex Faberge (1940), Dr Casey (2016) and Berg (2020).

£485

Russian Levant 1869 entire to Chisnovi franked 10k. (2) tied by blue ‘retta’ cancels, blue Konstantinopol Russian P.O. backstamp, routed via Odessa; some filing creases not affecting stamps, Mikulski handstamp, very scarce.Russian Levant 1869 entire to Chisnovi franked 10k. (2) tied by blue ‘retta’ cancels, blue Konstantinopol Russian P.O. backstamp, routed via Odessa; some filing creases not affecting stamps, Mikulski handstamp, very scarce.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Constantinople / Russian Levant

1869 entire to Chisnovi franked 10k. (2) tied by blue ‘retta’ cancels, blue Konstantinopol Russian P.O. backstamp, routed via Odessa; some filing creases not affecting stamps, Mikulski handstamp, very scarce.

£795

Russian Levant 1872 outer letter sheet to Alexandrie ( refolded to show backstamps) franked 1872-90 5r. blue with light blue unclear cancel, Lattakia cds in blue on reverse; with some faults.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Syria

1872 outer letter sheet to Alexandrie ( refolded to show backstamps) franked 1872-90 5r. blue with light blue unclear cancel, Lattakia cds in blue on reverse; with some faults.

£245

Russian Levant 1875 Entire written at Constantinople sent to Odessa, bearing 2x3k+10k Russian issue for Levant (1872 – horizontally laid paper) cancelled on arrival with Odessa cds, additional strike alongside. Russian Levant 1875 Entire written at Constantinople sent to Odessa, bearing 2x3k+10k Russian issue for Levant (1872 – horizontally laid paper) cancelled on arrival with Odessa cds, additional strike alongside.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Türkiye / Odessa / Post Office

1875 Entire written at Constantinople sent to Odessa, bearing 2x3k+10k Russian issue for Levant (1872 – horizontally laid paper) cancelled on arrival with Odessa cds, additional strike alongside.

£445

Russian Levant 1896 (12 Oct) 10k stationery letter card to Calcarra, Malta written from H.M.S. “Trafalgar” at Salonica cancelled violet ROPIT SALONIKI cds, British Post Office Constantinople transit, Malta B cds and part Cospicua cds, reverse with ROPIT Constantinopoli transit. Slight stain bottom left and some more on reverse not unduly detracting.Russian Levant 1896 (12 Oct) 10k stationery letter card to Calcarra, Malta written from H.M.S. “Trafalgar” at Salonica cancelled violet ROPIT SALONIKI cds, British Post Office Constantinople transit, Malta B cds and part Cospicua cds, reverse with ROPIT Constantinopoli transit. Slight stain bottom left and some more on reverse not unduly detracting.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Constantinople / Malta / Russian Levant / Maritime / Postal Stationery

1896 (12 Oct) 10k stationery letter card to Calcarra, Malta written from H.M.S. “Trafalgar” at Salonica cancelled violet ROPIT SALONIKI cds, British Post Office Constantinople transit, Malta B cds and part Cospicua cds, reverse with ROPIT Constantinopoli transit. Slight stain bottom left and some more on reverse not unduly detracting.

£95

Russian Levant 1898 4k. postal stationery card to Holland cancelled by large violet double oval ROPIT/ AGENT YAFFA date stamp, arrival cancel at left. With message, slight overall toning but a good example of this usually illegible, rare date stamp.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Palestine / Russian Levant / Postal Stationery

1898 4k. postal stationery card to Holland cancelled by large violet double oval ROPIT/ AGENT YAFFA date stamp, arrival cancel at left. With message, slight overall toning but a good example of this usually illegible, rare date stamp.

£495

Russian Levant 1906 picture postcard to Tsaritsyn, Russia, posted on board S.S. “Rossiya” while at Constantinople by traveller en route from Jaffa to Constanza, put ashore at Dardanelles where Russian Levant 2op on 4k. was cancelled by large oval R.O.P.i.T./ DARDNELLES AGENCY/ 1 APR 1906 date stamp in blue. Fine and rare, Ex. Dr. Casey.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Constantinople / Russian Levant

1906 picture postcard to Tsaritsyn, Russia, posted on board S.S. “Rossiya” while at Constantinople by traveller en route from Jaffa to Constanza, put ashore at Dardanelles where Russian Levant 2op on 4k. was cancelled by large oval R.O.P.i.T./ DARDNELLES AGENCY/ 1 APR 1906 date stamp in blue. Fine and rare, Ex. Dr. Casey.

£1175

Russian Levant 1913 (26/IV) philatelic cover to Bern, Switzerland franked Romanov 20p. 0n 2r. red-brown and 30pi. on 3r. deep violet tied by cyrillic Constantinople cds; fine and clean condition

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Constantinople / Russian Levant

1913 (26/IV) philatelic cover to Bern, Switzerland franked Romanov 20p. 0n 2r. red-brown and 30pi. on 3r. deep violet tied by cyrillic Constantinople cds; fine and clean condition

£145

CHINA - Russia Post Office CHINA - Russia Post Office: 1898 Envelope from Japan franked 1883 Koban left marginal 5s. in blue tied by Nagasaki c.d.s. addressed to ‘Russian Imp. Consulate / Russian gun-Boat Sivoutok / Lieutenant Zadonsay ‘ with rare oval Cyrillic CHEFFO POSTAGE DUE handstamp with manuscript ’10k’, further Cyrillic Cheffo c.d.s. alongside, backstamps including large dollar chop for Shanghai (10 10) and Chefoo (13 10), central vertical crease, fine and rare.CHINA - Russia Post Office CHINA - Russia Post Office: 1898 Envelope from Japan franked 1883 Koban left marginal 5s. in blue tied by Nagasaki c.d.s. addressed to ‘Russian Imp. Consulate / Russian gun-Boat Sivoutok / Lieutenant Zadonsay ‘ with rare oval Cyrillic CHEFFO POSTAGE DUE handstamp with manuscript ’10k’, further Cyrillic Cheffo c.d.s. alongside, backstamps including large dollar chop for Shanghai (10 10) and Chefoo (13 10), central vertical crease, fine and rare.

CHINA - Russia Post Office

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant

CHINA - Russia Post Office: 1898 Envelope from Japan franked 1883 Koban left marginal 5s. in blue tied by Nagasaki c.d.s. addressed to ‘Russian Imp. Consulate / Russian gun-Boat Sivoutok / Lieutenant Zadonsay ‘ with rare oval Cyrillic CHEFFO POSTAGE DUE handstamp with manuscript ’10k’, further Cyrillic Cheffo c.d.s. alongside, backstamps including large dollar chop for Shanghai (10 10) and Chefoo (13 10), central vertical crease, fine and rare.

£745

CHINA - Russian Post Office CHINA - Russian Post Office: 1898 (21 3) attractively hand-painted Russia 4R. postal stationery cancelled Cyrillic Shanghai in blue repeated twice alongside, French Octagonal Ligne N Paq No 5 and German arrival all on reverse, very fine.CHINA - Russian Post Office CHINA - Russian Post Office: 1898 (21 3) attractively hand-painted Russia 4R. postal stationery cancelled Cyrillic Shanghai in blue repeated twice alongside, French Octagonal Ligne N Paq No 5 and German arrival all on reverse, very fine.

CHINA - Russian Post Office

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant

CHINA - Russian Post Office: 1898 (21 3) attractively hand-painted Russia 4R. postal stationery cancelled Cyrillic Shanghai in blue repeated twice alongside, French Octagonal Ligne N Paq No 5 and German arrival all on reverse, very fine.

£155

CHINA - Russian Post Office CHINA - Russian Post Office: 1901 (18 1) 4R. stationery card headed on reverse Port-Arthur cancelled Cyrillic CHEFOO in blue with Cyrillic Shanghai alongside addressed to England with Shanghai, Hong Kong and arrival c.d.s. all on obverse along with boxed PAQUEBOT in violet, vertical crease at left, otherwise fine.CHINA - Russian Post Office CHINA - Russian Post Office: 1901 (18 1) 4R. stationery card headed on reverse Port-Arthur cancelled Cyrillic CHEFOO in blue with Cyrillic Shanghai alongside addressed to England with Shanghai, Hong Kong and arrival c.d.s. all on obverse along with boxed PAQUEBOT in violet, vertical crease at left, otherwise fine.

CHINA - Russian Post Office

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant

CHINA - Russian Post Office: 1901 (18 1) 4R. stationery card headed on reverse Port-Arthur cancelled Cyrillic CHEFOO in blue with Cyrillic Shanghai alongside addressed to England with Shanghai, Hong Kong and arrival c.d.s. all on obverse along with boxed PAQUEBOT in violet, vertical crease at left, otherwise fine.

£185

Russian Levant Two postal receipt forms from 1896 and 1913, each showing a different style ROPIT ATHOS or ROPIT MOUNT ATHOS date stamps; fine condition.Russian Levant Two postal receipt forms from 1896 and 1913, each showing a different style ROPIT ATHOS or ROPIT MOUNT ATHOS date stamps; fine condition.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant

Two postal receipt forms from 1896 and 1913, each showing a different style ROPIT ATHOS or ROPIT MOUNT ATHOS date stamps; fine condition.

£115