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  • Lot# : 6011 Austrian Navy and Shipmail

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    Austrian Shipmail, Mailing Facilities on Board of Ships, Adriatic Sea 1881 (Dec 26): Stationery envelope 1867 5 kr. red from Cherso / Cres to Rovigno, the indicium cancelled by clear oval "CHERSO 26 / XII / 81 V. No 26" datestamp (V = Vapore) in blue (Tchilinghirian similar to fig. 37 / Klein 7923 = 700 points). Reverse with ALBONA transit and ROVIGO arrival (Dec 28) cds's. Tear in the the stationery at top, shortened at base, a very attractive strike of this rare shipmail obliterator on appealing stationery.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF