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  • Lot# : 1229 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1+2+3+4+5
    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 15 s. pale brown used on 1871 cover from Candia to Trieste tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (17/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542). Reverse with oval Trieste arrival datestamp (24/5) in black, on charming album page with pieces or loose stamps of the issue similarly cancelled: with 2 s. yellow, 3 s. green and 10 s. blue piece, piece with 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair etc. (8 items).
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1257 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4/II
    Canea / Xania 1867/74: 10 s. blue, fine printing, used on 1880 cover from Canea to Constantinople tied by bold strike of circular CANEA datestamp (16/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534) with 'Costantinopoli / Lloyd' arrival on reverse (23/1) in black (signed Ferchenbauer); matched with 1877 double rate cover from same correspondence with a pair of 10 s. similarly tied and a further 1881 cover franked by 5 s red. pair. A fine and scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1336 Austrian Levant

    1906: Crete 10 c.+10 c. on 10 h. rose on buff postal stationery reply card used from Üsküb (Skopje) to Vienna and back again to Üsküb, cancelled initially by fine strike of rare SALONICH Ü / a / ÖSTERR. POST cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 622) in black. Vienna cds oin violet at left (16/1) and attached reply half used back with SALONICH Ü cds applied again on re-arrival (Jan 21). Rare usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1345 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 59+61
    Austrian P.O. in Tripoli, Syria 1908: 5 pi. brown on grey and 20 pi. deep blue on grey (2) used on 1914 Parcel Card for three parcels to New York tied by TRIPOLIS (SYRIEN) / ÖSTERR. POST (code 'a') datestamps (17/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. L). Triest (26/1) and Buchs, St. Gallen transits on front (28/1). An attractive and scarce card.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1027 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1865: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 cover from Chios to Athens endorsed 'Franco' tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (8/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with manuscript '20' in red crayon and franked for internal delivery with 1862/67 Large Hermes 20 l. blue, four large margins, tied by Athens cds in black (23/1j) in black. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1026 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1864: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1865 cover from Chios to Syros tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (23/3) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked for internal delivery with 1862/67 Large Hermes 20 l. blue, just grazed at upper left and large margins on three sides tied by Syros cds (14/5j) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1282 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21
    Rettimo / Rethymno 1864: Arms 5 s. rose, a single and horizontal pair, used on 1869 entire letter from Rettimo to Trieste tied by circular RETTIMO datestamps (1/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549).  Reverse with oval Trieste arrival datestamp (12/2). The addressee's name removed and replaced but an immensely rare issue on letter from Rettimo: Tchilinghirian "No covers recorded - RRR". Ex collection Wurst.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1083 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1893/1904: Album pages with covers/cards (4) and loose stamps/pieces (13) all showing RODI / OESTERR. POST circular datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 577), with early usages of the cancellation in 1893, and loose on values incl. 5, 10 and 20 piastres, late usage on postcard (1904) to Vienna and 1895 cover wih 1 pi. to Berlin etc. A predominantly fine and very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1232 Austrian Levant

    1889: Italian 1 k. 75 c. brown on yellow Parcel Post form used registered from Milan to Candia, Crete with 'Milano' despatch datestamps (April 39) and Turkish Fiscal applied on obverse on arrival lightly cancelled by rare AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CANDIA  sunburst handstamp in blue with three line dated CANDIA arrival cds (Tchilinghirian figs. 541+543) alongside. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1311 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O.'s in Cyprus 1856 (June 30): Entire letter from Larnaca to Livorno endorsed 'per via di Trieste', crossed to denote prepayment with fine LARNACA / 30.GIUG. datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) and FRANCA at left (not illustrated in T&S) both in black. Black 'P.D.' applied on arrival in Livorno (July 21) and rated in red crayon '12/9' (soldi, 12 for Lloyd + 9 for Tuscany). A fine entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1200 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+6
    1867/74: 10 s. blue and 25 s. violet, used on 1874 cover to Marseille endorsed 'via Varna' (deleted) and then 'voie Trieste', tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamps (15/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) with black 'P.D.' and 'Autriche / Culoz' entry marking in red (June 21). Reverse with Triest transit (19/6) and Lyon and Marseille cds's. Some minor imperfections to envelope but scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1350 Imperial China

    S. S. TIROL 1902 (July 21): China Coiling Dragon 2 c. red used on postcard from Shanghai to Bombay, short paid and struck with French P.O. Shanghai cds (July 24) with "T" mark adjacent, carried on the 'Tirol' with oval framed LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PIROSCAFO / TIROL cachet in blue at left - Tchilinghirian 'No examples are known to the authors'. Bombay and Tutucorin arrivals and marked due 2 cents. Unique.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1017 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1852 (June 21): Entire letter bilingually addressed from Chios to Trieste, crossed to denote prepayment, struck with CESME / GIUG. 21. datestamp with FRANCA adjacent (Tchilinghirian figs. 1 and 2) in black. Reverse with Trieste arrival (27/6) in red with prepaid Lloyd rate '12' in manuscript. A fine and scarce entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 2001.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1129 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
    1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1865 entire letter addressed to Isaac Camondo in Constantinople, tied by superb BERUTTI circular datestamp (3/5) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' cds (15/5) of arrival in black. A very fine and scarce cover. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1312 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O.'s in Cyprus 1861 (Nov 16): Cover from Limassol (rare thus) bilingually addressed to Trieste, struck in transit with LARNACA / 26.NOV. datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 1). Reverse with Trieste arrival (Nov 18) and charged '20' (kreuzer) in manuscript due to pay. File fold away from the handstamp, a scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1508.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1025 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1865: 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, a vertical pair used on 18685 cover from Chios to Syros tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (20/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with large 'P.P.' in black below, manuscript '20' in red crayon and franked for internal delivery with touched 1862/67 Large Hermes 20 l. blue, tied by Syros cds (9/6j) in black. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1212 Austrian Levant

    1883/88: The collection on leaves with 1883 issue cancelled by three line dated CONSTANTINOPEL cds's, with 10 s. on cover to France endorsed 'via Varna', 1885 10 s. on cover to Palermo, 10 s. pair on registered 1886 cover to Vienna, 5 s. postal stationery cards used (10), few pieces incl. 10 s. block of six on large piece, two registration receipts and a late usage of the 1867/74 10 s. on cover (21 items).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1193 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 11A+12A
    1883: 20 s. grey & black, perf. 9½, a fine usage as single franking on registered cover to Palermo tied by three line dated CONSTANTINOPEL cds (5/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 393), and a further 1887 cover from the same correspondence franked on front and back by 10 s. ultramarine & black, perf. 9½, similarly cancelled (2/4) in black with yellow registration label at top. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1144 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
    1867/74: 10 s. blue used on covers (2) to Switzerland with single franking on 1876 cover to Glarus, Switzerland tied by BERUTTI cds (8/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 3) mailed via Constantinople (15/3) with arrival, and an 1872 cover bearing 1867 10 s. blue pair cancelled by same datestamp (6/6) mailed to Bockton, Canton Bâle via Triest with 'Zurich-Chur' TPO and Sissach cds's on reverse.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1106 Austrian Levant

    1841/47: Disinfected entire letters (2) with earler entire to Trieste with SMIRNA despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) prepaid and disinfected on arrival with SANITATIS TERGESTI (Health Office of Trieste) red wax seal on reverse; 1847 entire letter from Candia, Crete to Trieste with manuscript "Candia" cancellation at top disinfected on arrival with chisel slits and struck with italic "Leta. arr.ta per mare" in black and charged '6' kreuzer.rnA scarce and fine pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 833 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 10/I+11/I
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    1858: 2 Kr. gelb und 3 Kr. schwarz, jeweils zwei Einzelmarken in Type I, gut ausgeprägt (einige etwas abgestumpfte Zähne), je klar und übergehend entw. "DEBRECZIN 12 / 2" (1859) auf vollständigem Faltbrief nach Kaschau mit rücks. Ankunftsstp. (14 / 2). Ein ansprechender Brief im zweiten Briefkreis, aussergewöhnlich frankiert. Attest Matl (1977) Ferchenbauer = € 3'400.
    Starting bid : 900 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 866 Austria

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    Zeitungsstempelmarke 1877: 1 Kr. blau in der seltenen Type II mit spitz zulaufenden '1', farbintensiver und regelmässig breit gerandeter Zehnerblock, mit frischem und vollem Originalgummi, aber teils behandelt. Ein Kabinettstück mit den Wasserzeichen-Buchstaben 'Z', 'E' und 'I', eine selten grosse Einheit, die sehr schön die ungenaue Positionierung der Stöckel zueinander zeigt. Attest Puschmann (2006) Ferchenbauer = LP.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 823 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 4X
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    Tokayer Durchstich 1850: 6 Kr. dunkelbraun Type III mit Liniendurchstich 14, sogenanntem Tokayer Durchstich, farbintensiv, breitrandig und rechteckig durchstochen, ideal zentrisch entw. mit Einkreis "TOKAY 23/11" auf Briefstück. Ein schönes Stück dieser gesuchten Marke, literaturbekannt aus Assmann - Liniendurchstiche von Tokay und Hommona auf S. 60. Signiert G. Bolaffi; Atteste E. Diena (1986), Ferchenbauer (2019) Ferchenbauer = € 2'500+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 822 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 3X
    1850: 3 Kr. rot Type I/a mit Randdruck rechts, farbintensiv und voll- bis breitrandig, klar und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. POSORITZ (Müller 2217a = 600 Punkte) mit zugesetztem Datumsstp. "19 Novber" (1850) auf Faltbrief an die hochfürstlich liechtensteinische Buchhaltung in Butschowitz mit rücks. Ankunftsstempel vom Folgetag. Signiert Kunz, Attest Eichele (1999).rnProvenienz: Sammlung Ing. Pietro Provera.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1071 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867/74: 5 s. red in a vertical pair tied to 1884 cover to Vienna by RODI circular datestamp (29/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 575). 'P.D.' in black at right and thence via Triest (7/2), readdressed on arrival with 'Alsergrund / Wien' cds (8/3) on to Paris (10/2). Couple of cover creases at top, away from the adhesives. A very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1236 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 8B+9
    Candia / Heraklion 1904: Crete 5 c. on 5 h. deep blue-green, perf. 13 x 12½ and scarce 10 c. on 10 h. red (2), used on 1907 cover from Rettimo to Munich tied by code a RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (21/VIII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 546). Reverse with Munich arrival cds's (Aug 27) in black. Scarce stamps on letter. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1102 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 56+54
    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1908: 20 pa. red on rose and 60 pa. violet on blued, used on 1911 registered cover to Hamburg tied by bold VATHY / OSTERR. POST datestamps (21.VI) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 588). Yellow registration label at left and reverse with Hamburg arrival cds (28/6). A scarce and fine usage of the 60 paras on letter.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1264 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 22
    Canea / Xania 1890: 20 pa. on 5 kr. rose & black, a vertical pair used on 1895 cover to Vienna tied by rare early usage of the I.R.SPEDZIONE POSTALE / CANEA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 535) in black. Reverse with Austro-Hungarian Consular seal in red and arrival cds (15/12) in blue. Tchilinghirian states the Italian language datestamp is "very scarce with early dates".
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1181 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1868 cover to Géra, Saxony tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (1/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Vienna transit (9/4) and Gera arrival cds (11/4). A fine cover travelling on the land route via Varna, demonstrating the 15 soldi rate: 10 soldi for Levant rate + 5 soldi for DÖPV.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1171 Austrian Levant

    1833/59: Disinfected entire letters (2), both from Constantinople to Triest via Semlin and Vienna, earlier entire disinfected in Semlin with circular SIGILLUM SANITATIS circular cachet in black and SIG. SANITATIS SEMLINENSIS complete red wax seal (rare thus); 1859 entire with superb strike of scarce oval framed NETTO DI FUORA E DI DENTRO cachet applied in black. From 1859 Turkish coriers were entrusted with the Constantinople-Vienna route. A scarce and fine pair that Exhibit well.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1032 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 38
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1867/74: Austria 10 kreuzer blue, a used example on 1877 entire letter from Chios to Syros, Greece tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (18/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with reverse showing Syra arrival cds (7/5j) in black. Slight stain on front panel but an exceptional and extremely rare kreuzer usage from Chios. Signed Pfenninger.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1160 Austrian Levant

    1883/88: Collection on leaves with covers/cards (10) and pieces/loose stamps (5), all cancelled by baton lettered BEIRUTH circular datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. G), with rare usage of 1867/74 5 s. red stationery card mailed to Saxony in 1884 - very little mail was sent in this period due to a Cholera outbreak and ships failed to stop in Beirut, together with further fine stationery card and cover usages.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1184 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    Constantinople 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a single example used on 1867 cover to Klagenfurt, Austria endorsed 'via Kustendje', neatly tied by fine circular CONSTANTINOPEL wrethed datestamp (19/4) in black. Reverse with Vienna transit (23/4) and Klagenfurt arrival datestamp. Slight file fold just above the adhesive, an attractive cover that opens well for display.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 1020 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 48
    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1908: 20 pa. on 10 h. red on buff postal stationery card, a used example to Mannheim, Germany cancelled by bold CESME / ÖSTERR. POST circular datestamp (12.XII) code 'a' in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 5). Some docketing on face panel but a superb strike; sold together with small piece bearing 20 pa. pair cancelled by the same datestamp (4.XI.08). Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1305 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 8+9
    Rettimo / Rethymno 1904: Crete 5 c. on 5 h. deep blue-green and scarce 10 c. on 10 h. red in a horizontal pair, used on 1906 cover from Rettimo to Karlsruhe tied by code a RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (31/XII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 552). Reverse with Piraeus transit cds and Baden (9 Jan 1907) arrival cds. Imperfections but a very scarce usage. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1151 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5/Ia
    1867: 15 s. brown, a fine example used on 1870 crested envelope to Nürnberg endorsed 'via Triest', tied by BERUTTI circular datestamp (19/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Oval Ottoman Bank sender's cachet at left and Nürnberg Bahnhof arrival cds (Jan 9, 1871) on reverse of an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1310 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O.'s in Cyprus 1850 (April 17): Entire letter from Larnaca to Syros, crossed to denote prepayment with fine LARNACA / 17.APR. datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) and FRANCA below (not illustrated in T&S) both in black and small Syra cds (April 12 / Apr 24g) in black displaying well on top flap, charged '10' lepta due in red crayon on arrival and reverse docketed '21' (soldi). Scarce and fine entire that displays well.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1062 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1852 (Sept 26): Entire letter written from Symi, sent prepaid and bilingually addressed to Trieste, struck in transit with fine RHODUS / 1 OTTO. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) with FRANCA below, both in black. Manuscript '12' (soldi) for Lloyd rate on reverse alongside Triest arrival in red (10/10). A fine and scarce entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 874 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 35/I
    1867: Ganzsachen-Postkarte 2 Kr. gelb mit grobem Bart, polnischer Sprachvermerk mit Zusatzfrankatur 2 Kr. gelb im groben Druck, farbintensiv und vollzähnig, zus. klar und übergehend entw. mit blauem Einkreiser "DROHOBYCZ 20 / 2 74" (Klein 926b = 30 Punkte), versandt an eine Uhrenfabrik in Chaux-de-Fonds in der Schweiz, rücks. mit Ankunftsstempel (23 II 74). Ein attraktives Stück aus Galizien.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 882 Austria

    Telegraphenmarke 1873/74: provisorische Ausgabe im Buchdruck in der üblichen Linienzähnung, die Werte zu 5 Kr. braun (2), 20 Kr. blau, 25 Kr. schwarz, 40 Kr. grün, 60 Kr. rot und 1 Fl. orange in ungebrauchter Erhaltung, weiterhin die komplette Serie zu acht Werten im Stichtiefdruck ungebrauchr. Eine schöne Zusammenstellung, ein Befund Ferchenbauer Mi = € 8'000+ / ANK = € 11'000+. 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 924 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 842-853 Z U
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    1948/49: Freimarken Landschaften, Satz mit zwöf Werten von 20 Gr. orangerot bis 5 S. schwärzlichviolett, die Groschenwerte als ungezähnte waagrechte Zwischenstegpaare, die Schillingwerte als ungezähnte senkrechte Zwischenstegpaare, alle einwandfrei und postfrisch mit dem typischen Faltungsbug. Sehr seltene Einheiten, der komplette Satz aller bekannten Paare aus dieser Ausgabe. Mi = -.- je Zwischenstegpaar / ANK 851-862 ZWU = -.- je Zwischenstegpaar.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 1008 Austria

    Schiffspost 1850/1900: Partie "Anlandungs- und Transitstempel" mit 18 Briefen und Karten, neun Briefstücken und zwei losen Marken, dabei Brief mit Ausgabe 1850 9 Kr. mit L1 "C.V. DA TRIESTE", lose Marke Ausgabe 1867 5 Kr. rot mit Ovalstempel "COL VAPORE CATTARO", lose Marke Lombardei und Venetien Ausgabe 1850 15 C. mit Ovalstempel "I.R.PIROSCAFO SUL LAGO MAGGIORE" sowie weitere verschiedene Stempel mit u.a. "SEBENICO COL VAPORE" und "SPALATO COL VAPORE"
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 1069 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 16 April 1867 entire letter written from Symi to Trieste, struck in transit with fine over-inked RHODUS / 17 APR. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (25/4) in black. One or two minor age spots but a rare entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1197 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+4+5
    1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue (2) on 1873 entire letter and 5 s. red (2) and 15 s. brown on 1873 entire letter, both from the same correspondence to Genova, each endorsed 'Via Corfu & Brindisi', the former correctly franked at 23 soldi rate, the second entire overpaid by 2 soldi; each tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). A charming and scarce pairing.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1029 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1867/74: 3 s. pale green, a used horizontal strip of three on 1877 cover from Chios to Corfu, Ionian Islands tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamps (10/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560). Reverse with Syra cds and Kerkyra arrival cds (Feb 1,/Feb 13g). A fine and attractive cover at the reduced rate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1340 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 89
    Austrian P.O. in Tripoli, Syria 1901: Austria 10 heller, a used horizontal pair on 1904 cover from Tripoli to Vienna, tied by 'TRIPOLIS (SYRIEN) / *' datestamp (24/7) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 1), with information strike below. Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (4/2) in blue. Cover creases away from adhesives but an exceptionally rare combination of stamps and cancellation.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1052 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used example on 1868 entire letter from Mytilene to Trieste tied by superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (26/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with oval Triest arrival on reverse (2/7). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Dr. Wurst, Vienna.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1036 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1889: 120 pa. on 5 kr. red postal stationery card used to Athens cancelled by three line SCIO-CESME datestamp (31/12) struck in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 561). Reverse with Athens arrival cds (20/12j) in black. A scarce and fine usage.rnrnProvenance: Colection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 1563.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1230 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 11A
    Candia / Heraklion 1883: 10 s. ultramarine & black, perf. 9½, used on 1885 cover from Candia to Vienna via Lloyd Office in Constantinople, cancelled by superb strike of circular CANDIA three line 'baton' datestamp (19/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 544). Reverse with CONSTANTINOPLE / LLOYD cds (24/4) and Vienna arrival cds. Scarce so fine: sold with further pair of same stamp with same cancel (1/3/85).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1258 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
    Canea / Xania 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1870 entire letter from Canea to Athens via Syros, tied by two line CANEA / 3 MAG datestamp in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 533)  with manuscript '20' (lepta) inland charge in red crayon on obverse. Syros (22/4j) and Athens (22/4j) datestamps on reverse of an attractive entire. Ex collection Dr. Kohane.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1015 Austrian Levant

    1839/1911: Lot with eight covers and cards with various cancels and differents frankings, incl. entire letter 1839 with oval cancel "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO ANCONA", entire letter 1859 from Constantinopel with three line "LETTERE ARRIVATE COL VAPORE DAL LEVANTE", issue 1867/74 5 s. red and 10 s. blue tied by cds. "TENEDOS" to cover and pair issue 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by framed "LETTERE ARIVATE PER MARE VARNA" to cover.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1179 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on 1865 cover to Trieste tied by CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (8/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) with manuscript 'franca' in sender's cachet at lower left. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (16/12) in black. Slight aging but an attractive cover. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1989).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1073 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4
    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ and 1867 10 s. blue, used on 1869 cover from Rhodes endorsed 'con il vapore Lloyd Austriaco' to Trieste each tied by RHODUS / 14 MAG. two line datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. A scarce and most attractive mixed issue franking.rnrnProvenance: Dr. Wurst, Vienna.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1067 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 12 May 1866 entire letter written from Symi to Trieste, struck in transit with fine RHODUS / 16 MAG. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (24/5) in black. One or two minor age spots but a rare entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1028 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1867 double rate entire letter from Chios to Cyprus tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (3/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with reverse showing 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (4/7) in black. Some minor imperfections but a scarce rate to a more unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1309 Austrian Levant

    Rettimo / Rethymno 1904/14: Crete selection with 10 c. postal stationery cards (4) commercially used, all cancelled by code 'a' RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 552) with one scarce example cancelled in violet; 1910 cover to Athens with 1908 5 c. green on yellow and 15 c. brown on buff and two small pieces with 1908 values (8 items).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 838 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 12+13/II
    1858: 3 Kr. grün vorderseitig und 5 Kr. rot in Type II rückseitig, zwei farbintensive, prägefrische und gutzähnige Einzelmarken, je klar und übergehend entw. mit rotem "RECOMMANDIRT 14 / 7 1860 WIEN" auf vollständigem Faltbrief, eingeschrieben im Ort, Teil der Seitenklappe zu Präsentationszwecken nach vorne gefaltet. Ein attraktiver Ortsrekobrief Ferchenbauer = € 1'450.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 805 Austria

    1744/74: Nauderer Bote, ab 1769 Vinschgauer Bote - Fünf frühe Botenbriefe, dabei Brief von 1744 aus dem Passeiertal über Meran nach Bozen, bzw. Brief von 1758 von Bozen zurück nach St. Leonhard, Brief von Erzbischof Leopold Ernst von Firmian (Fürstbischof von Passau und späterer Kardinal 1708-1783) von Trient ins Passeiertal, Brief von Nauders 1770 nach Bogliano di Arco sowie Brief von 1774 mit handschriftl. Vermerk 'V. Meran' nach Bozen.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 873 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 35/I
    1867: Streifband 2 Kr. gelb mit Zusatzfrankatur 2 Kr. gelb mit grobem Druck (2), beide Einzelwerte farbintensiv und vollzähnig, Marken und Wertstempel klar und übergehend entw. "WESTBAHNHOF WIEN 6 / 6, 4. E." (1874) mit nebenges. "P.D." und rotem franz. "PARIS 8 JUIN 74 ETRANGER", versandt nach Paris. Ein attraktives Stück im Drucksachentarif nach Frankreich vom Juli 1869 Ferchenbauer nicht gelistet.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1341 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O. in Tripoli, Syria 1904: 10 pa. on 5 h. green postal stationery wrapper, the famous usage to Egypt cancelled by 'TRIPOLIS (SYRIEN) / *' datestamp (18/8) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 1). Exceptionally rare, illustrated in Tranmer / Tchilinghirian in Vol. VIII on page 90.rnrnProvenance: Collection Gordon H. Torrey, Corinphila sale 99, June 1997.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1077 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+5
    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867: 5 s. red in a vertical pair slightly overlapping 15 s. brown in a vertical pair, used on July 27, 1874 triple weight cover from Symi to Triest cancelled by RHODUS / 30. LUG. two line datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (10/1) in black. A charming and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1306 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 10B
    Rettimo / Rethymno 1904: Crete 25 c. on 25 h. ultramarine, perf. 13 x 12½, used on 1908 cover from Rettimo to Paris tied by code 'a' RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp (16/VII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 552) with repeated strike below and Paris arrival (July 22). An extremely scarce stamp on letter, especially so from this Office.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1039 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 18+20
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1908: Crete 15 centimes brown on buff and 25 c. blue on blued, used examples on registered Printed Matter cover to Constantinople tied by SCIO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (7/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 562). Reverse with 'Constantinopel I / Österr. Post' arrival cds (10/III). An extremely unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1224 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 5 s. red in a horizontal pair, used on 1873 entire letter from Candia to Alexandria, Egypt tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (20/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542). Reverse with flap damage but showing partial 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (28/1) and "Alexandrien" thimble datestamp of arrival (3/2) in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1255 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    Canea / Xania 1864: Armss 15 s. brown, two examples, used on 1865 cover from Canea to Alexandria, Egypt tied by two line CANEA / 19 MAR handstamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) in black with 'Alexandrien' datestamp (28/3) of arrival in reverse. Lower stamp just touched by file fold and seal removed but a very fine and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1064 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1871 (June 8): Entire letter written from Antifilo, sent unpaid and bilingually addressed to Trieste, struck in transit with fine RHODUS / 22. GIUG. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Manuscript '20' (soldi) for Lloyd rate in ink and in blue crayon on obverse and Triest arrival in black on reverse (30/6). A fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1137 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+5
    1867: 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, used on 1872 cover from Beirut to Genova tied by BERUTTI circular datestamps (10/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). 'P.D.' at right in black and reverse with Genova arrival cds. Rated at 15 soldi (Lloyd) + 8 soldi for Italy. A very fine and most attractive cover. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection Pfenninger, 1989.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 1138 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+5
    1867: 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, used on 1874 cover from Beirut to Genova tied by BERUTTI circular datestamps (27/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Large 'P.D.' at right in black and reverse with Triest transit and Genova arrival (Aug 7) cds. Rated at 15 soldi (Lloyd) + 8 soldi for Italy. A very fine and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1053 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used example on 1867 cover from Mytilene to Trieste tied by superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (5/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with oval Triest arrival on reverse (19/12). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fresh and fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Dr. Wurst, Vienna.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1231 Austrian Levant

    Candia / Heraklion 1884: 5 s. red on buff postal stationery card used from Candia to Vienna via Lloyd Office in Constantinople, cancelled by superb strike of circular CANDIA three line 'baton' datestamp (29/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 544). Vienna arrival cds at left. The card a tad soiled and with ironed bend but a lovely strike in the first few months of use.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1296 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue, fine printing, used on 1877 cover from Rettimo to Constantinople, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (16/7) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie' cds (18/7) of arrival. Small cover tear at lower right corner otherwise a fine and attractive cover. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1192 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 6/Ib
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    1867/74: 25 s. violet, coarse printing, a spectacular used block of eight in a rich shade, cancelled by four strikes of CONSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD datestamps (28/12/81) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447). Hinged for protection - an exceptional and extremely rare multiple in the foremost quality. Signed Ferchenbauer, Richter, Edwin Mueller. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1990).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1327 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
    Austrian P.O.'s in Cyprus 1875: Entire letter bilingually addressed from Larnaca to Rhodes / Rodi franked by 1867 10 s. deep blue tied by LARNACA DI CIPRO circular datestamp (14/7) in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Reverse with two line dated RHODUS / 16.LUG arrival handstamp in black. Some minor imperfections but a most unusual and rare destination.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 1202 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Lloyd Postal Agency 1845:: Entire letter from Constantinople to Athens, slight wear on folds, struck with very fine "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Costantinopoli" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 442) in black. Reverse with Greek Consular seals and Piraeus transit cds (July 3) and charged '20' lepta due in manuscript for local delivery An extremely scarce marking well struck.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1180 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    Constantinople 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a single example used on 1867 cover to Vienna endorsed 'via Varna', neatly tied by fine circular CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (28/5) in black. Reverse with two Vienna arrival datestamps (1/6). A fresh and fine cover: the Varna-Rustschuk Railway line officially opened on November 7, 1866.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1342 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O. in Tripoli, Syria 1906/08: 20 centimes on 10 h. rose-red stationery cards (2) with 1906 usage to Hamburg cancelled by superb TRIPOLIS (SYRIEN) / ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (code 'a') in black (23/VII) and matching 1908 20 pa. stationery card to Trieste cancelled by fine TRIPOLIS (SYRIEN) / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp (code 'b') in black (Tchilinghirian figs. L and M) with time code '3'. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 798 Austria

    1795 (30. Dez.): Faltbrief aus Salonico nach London, rückseitiger Forwarder-Vermerk "Semlino alli 11 Gennaio 1796 - Mares Darvaro", teilweise noch vorhandenes Sanitätssiegel, der äusserst seltene "PETERWARDEIN NETTO" mit Posthorn in der Mitte (Müller 1112b = 680 Punkte) und als Ankunftsstempel der Bishop mark 'FE 4' (Feb 4, 1796). Eine sehr attraktive und seltene Kombination.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 840 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 24+25
    1864: 2 Kr. gelb im Dreierblock und 3 Kr. grün im Dreierstreifen, beide Einheiten farb- und prägefrisch mit der bei Einheiten dieser Grösse üblichen Zähnung, zunächst klar, dekorativ und übergehend entw. mit rotem Achteckstp. "WIEN RECOMMANDIRT 21 / 6 1864", danach nochmals mit zartem Fahnenstempel "HÜTTELDORF 22 .. / 1. Exp." (Müller 1063 = 75 Punkte) auf Briefstück.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 806 Austria

    1770/99: Vinschgauer Bote, Lot vier Briefe, dabei ein mit 4 Kreuzer taxierter Brief von Landeck (1790) via Nasreit und Innsbruck nach Trient, sowie portofreier Brief 'Ex offo' von Bozen nach Meran, dazu eigenhändig geschriebener Briefinhalt von Heinrich Joseph Graf von Bellegarde (1757-1845) als kommandierender General des Tirols, signiert und datiert Bozen 13. März 1799.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1085 Austrian Levant

    Symi 1869 (Sept 16): Entire letter written in Symi sent unpaid to Trieste, struck on obverse with SMIRNE thimble datestamp (24/9) in blue-black ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 10), rated '20' (soldi) due on receipt in blue crayon. Triest oval arrival (30/9) on reverse of a very fine entire. Mail from the island of Symi normally transitted through Rhodes.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1072 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867/74: 5 s. red, two examples tied to 1881 entire letter to Constantinople by RODI circular datestamp (15/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 575). 'P.D.' in black at right and reverse with fine "Sped. Post. Presso Lloyd / Smirne" transit cds (16/9) and "Constantinopoli / Lloyd" arrival (19/9) in black. A delightful and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1187 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
    1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown (2), perf. 9½, used on 1865 cover to Géra, Saxony tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (27/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Vienna transit (5/8) and Gera arrival (7/8). A fine cover demonstrating the 35 soldi rate: 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for DÖPV. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1351 Austrian Levant

    Semiramis 1902: Egypt 5 m. carmine stationery envelope used with Egypt 2m. green and 3 m. orange-yellow in combination with Austria 25 h. adhesive tied by SEMIRAMIS / OE. LLOYD cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 191) and Austrian 5 h. green postal stationery card up-rated with 1 h. lilac & black (5) cancelled originally by THALIA / OE. LLOYD cds (fig. 197) and then transferred to the Semiramis and cancelled again with SEMIRAMIS / OE. LLOYD cds's (7/4) in black. An unusual pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1057 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
    1867: 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, used on registered 1873 cover from Mytilene to Triest, tied by METELINE circular datestamp (12/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with straight line RECOM. above and docket number 5937 in blue crayon on obverse. Reverse with framed 'Triest / Recommandirt' datestamp. Internally dated but with some reinforcement and cover imperfections, nevertheless a rare registered usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1063 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1861 (Nov 23): Entire letter written from Symi, sent prepaid to Trieste, struck in transit with RHODUS / 4 DIC. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) with FRANCA at right, both in blue (rare thus than in black). Manuscript '20' (soldi) for Lloyd rate on reverse alongside Triest arrival in black (16/12). A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1115 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 32+41
    Austrian P.O. in Mersina 1900: 10 pa. on 5 h. grey-green and 1901 20 pa. ultramarine used on registered front of 1903 cover to Austria tied by bold strike of rare 'MERSINA / *' circular datestamp (7/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Yellow registration label at left. A most elusive cancel and in exceptional quality for this datestamp.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1055 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
    1867: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used on entire letter from the village of Kydonia via Mytilene to Triest, initially franked by the 10 s. and the 5 s. added after the first METELINE circular datestamp was applied (2/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566), with oval Triest arrival datestamp (9/1) on reverse. Minor age spot on perfs. of 5 s. but an unusual entire. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1238 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 58+60
    Candia / Heraklion 1908: 2 pi. red on yellow in a vertical pair and single 10 pi. green on yellow used on 1914 Parcel Card to Basel, Switzerland (for two parcels) tied by code 'b' CANDIA / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (5/VI) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 547). Usual central file fold but a scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1300 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 17A
    Rettimo / Rethymno 1888: 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine, perf. 10, used on 1890 cover to Lyon, France, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (5/12) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with Piraeus cds (Nov 25j) and Lyon arrival cds (13/12) in black. Envelope with weak corner but a charming and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1080 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 57
    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1913 (Aug 21): Registered cover to Tripoli, Syria franked by 1908 1 pi. blue on blued tied by superb RHODUS / ÖSTERR. POST circular datestamp (code 'a') in blue-green (Tchilinghirian fig. 579). Yellow 'Rhodi' registered label above and reverse with fine "Tripolis (Syrien) / Österr. Post" cds (code 'a') in greenish (27/VIII). Scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1221 Austrian Levant

    Candia / Heraklion 1861: Prepaid entire letter from Candia to Syros, Greece struck with circular CANDIA datestamp (2/9) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) and two company cachets adjacent in blue. Manuscript '10' lepta charge in red crayon on obverse and Syros arrival cds (23/8j) on reverse. Slight flap fault on reverse of a scarce entire. Ex collection Edwin Muller.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 1172 Austrian Levant

    1861: Paid and unpaid covers, both addressed to the Vice-Consul of the Netherlands in Andrinople, with circa 1861 cover sent unpaid with CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (22/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) and charged '20' (soldi) due on arrival showing Dutch Consular seal in black on reverse; 1861 prepaid cover with FRANCO and wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (12/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) with reverse showing manuscript '3' (piastres) prepaid. A fine and unusual pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1110 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 44 +42
    Austrian P.O. in Alexandrette 1903: 20 pa. rose used on 1903 postcard to Zurich tied by fine 'ALEXANDRETTE / * circular datestamp (28/12), with repeated strike at left (Tchilinghirian fig. 3) and Zurich arrival (5.1.1904) alongside; sold together with 1901 2 pi. on 50 pa. pale prussian blue similarly well cancelled on small piece, signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1357 Austrian Levant

    "AUF HOHER SEE" Posted on Board Ship Cancellations 1913: The group with 'An Bord' violet cancels on cards (7) with 1913 strikes in violet for AUF HOHER SEE / AN BORD / S.S. Br. GAUTSCH, two examples one being a flag card, 1913 flag card with S.S.HELOUAN, 1913 Austria 10 h. stationery with S.S.KOERBER in red, 1914 flag card with S.S STAMBUL in green, 1913 Postcard with 'S.S.WIEN on reverse, contemporary German stationery card with Lloyd advertising etc. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1046 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4
    1864: 5 s. red, perf. 9½, used with 1867 10 s. blue on 1869 entire letter from Mytilene to Triest, sharing superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (30/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with small oval Triest arrival (6/5) on reverse. File fold just grazes the 5 soldi but a charming and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 995 Austria

    1890: Kaiser Franz Joseph 5 Kr. karmin/schwarz im waagerechten Paar mit Stempel "TRIEST TERGESTEUM 10.11.92" auf Brief nach Bangkok, Siam, Umschlag mit kleinen Randfehlern und links mit nachträglicher Beschriftung, sonst in guter Gesamterhaltung, dazu Ansichtskarte 'From your friend in Siam" mit Aufdruckausgabe 1894 4 Atts auf 12 A. von "BANGOCK 2 2.1.00" nach Österreich
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 928 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 893-925U,978-980U
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    1948/52: Volkstrachten, Satz zu 33 Werten und drei Ergänzungswerten von 5 Gr. Inntal bis 7 S. Sulmtal in ungez. waagrechten Paaren mit breitem Bogenrand rechts, einwandfrei und postfrisch in Luxuserhaltung, selten komplett angeboten, zudem noch als Paare. Mi = ca. € 10'600+  / ANK 887-922 U teils nicht gelistet.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 999 Austria

    1850/1960: Lot mit über 140 Belgen ab der ersten Ausgabe, dabe Briefe, Karten, Ganzsachen (teils mit ZuF), Flugpostbelege, philat. Frankaturen und ein paar Belege österr. Post in der Levante, gemischte Erhaltung, in einem Album, dazu eine kl. Schachtel Feldpostbelege aus dem ersten (vorab) und dem zweiten WK aus Österreich und wenige aus anderen Ländern.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1136 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1+2+3
    1867/74: 2 s. orange-yellow, 3 s. green and 5 s. red all used on 1881 cover from Beirut to Genova tied by baton lettered BEIRUTH circular datestamp (12/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. F11). Reverse with 'Alexandrien' thimble cds (15/10), Brindisi cds (Oct 21) and Genova arrival cds. A splendid and extremely rare franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1107 Austrian Levant

    1856 (April 1): Entire letter from Dardanelli to Athens struck with fair oval framaed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD SUSTRIACI / Dardanelli" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 2) in usual quality - only a handful of cover are recorded and all 5 are blurred, with '10' lepta charge in red crayon manuscript on obverse and Piraeus and Atehns datestamps on reverse. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF
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