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1895 Ottoman Imperial Telegraph Form - Smyrne (Izmir) to Jaffa, Palestine (Judaica / Postal History)
Up for sale is an extremely rare and historically significant original 1895 Ottoman Imperial Telegraph & Postal form ("Administration Impériale des Postes et Télégraphes") sent from Smyrne (Izmir, Turkey) to Jaffa, Palestine (Holy Land).
Item Details & Historical Context:* Date: August 18, 1895 (18/8/95).* Origin & Route: Dispatched from Smyrne (No. 12291, 11 words) and delivered to Jaffa.* Addressee: Addressed on the reverse to Dr. Sandberg at the Moshab Sekenim (Aged Home).* Hebrew Inscription: Features an authentic 19th-century manuscript note in Hebrew script on the front lower left margin ("קבלתי המברק..."), making it a wonderful addition for Judaica collectors.* Document Details: Printed on original pink paper featuring bilingual headings in French and Ottoman-Arabic, alongside the Ottoman Crescent emblem. Folds along original lines.
Condition:Overall good vintage condition for an 1890s document. Displays age toning, natural fold lines, and minor edge wear consistent with genuine 19th-century mail. Please carefully review the high-resolution images to evaluate the exact condition and handwriting.
Store Policies:* Shipping: Free Standard International Shipping with tracking number included.* Handling Time: 2-3 business days. Packaged securely with rigid protective material.* Returns: 30-day returns accepted (Buyer pays return shipping).
