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1924 Bilingual Ottoman Telegram Pera Constantinople Stamp Armenian Interest Carg. WE SENT ALL ITEM WITH REGISTERED SHIPPING .. Rare 1924 Bilingual (Ottoman/French) Telegram - Pera, Constantinople PostmarksDescription: This is an authentic original telegram dated February 21, 1924 , from the early years of the Turkish Republic. The document features a beautiful bilingual header (Ottoman Turkish and French) and provides a fascinating glimpse into the commercial correspondence of the era. Postmarks & Stamps: Features several clear circular date stamps (CDS) from the Pera (Beyoğlu) telegraph office, including a specific time stamp indicating the hour of arrival/dispatch. Armenian Interest: The telegram appears to be linked to the Armenian commercial network in Istanbul, mentioning names of interest in the handwritten body (such as Tokatliyan references). Commercial Content: Written in French, the message discusses cargo and pricing details (e.g., "50 tonnes", "300 francs"), mentioning a ship or firm named Rozenburg . Location: Sent to/from the historic Pera district of Constantinople (Istanbul) , the heart of international trade and diplomacy.