Turkey. (Turkey used in Syria). 1899. Registered and Advice of Receipt envelope addressed to Paris bearing Turkey Yvert 84, 20p lilac tied by bilingual Alep date stamp in green (Coles & Walker Type 12) dated '1st Nov 99' with framed hand-struck 'A.R./ No (74) de ALEP' on face, endorsed 'Recommandre' with Paris arrival 'Nov 15' on reverse. Very fine and attractive item.