'40 PARAS' on ½d vermilion QV issue with 'Constantinople' PROVISIONAL overprint. A fine lightly used copy tied on small piece by BRITISH POST OFFICE CONSTANTINOPLE cds dated MAR 1 1893. The 'S' of 'PARAS' is broken and the 1st of March cancellation date is the correct period of use for this state of the handstamp. Scarce. (SG 7)