Lot no. 4130

„RUSCUK“, dotted handstamp, 3 clear strikes tying Tughra 2nd printing, 5 pia. and postage due 2 pia. in horizontal., all with wide margins, to letter sheet (one side flap missing and slightly stained at right) from Deraliye to Ruscuk. One  2 pia. affected by vertical filing crease, 5 pia. lifted for inspection and replaced by hinge. A fine letter with rare franking.
Reference: illustrated in M. Basaran ‚Cover Story‘