Losnr. 7573 - 250.-256. Auktion
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Losnr. : 7573 Österreich. Levante
Usage of Austrian stamps in the Levant 1871 (Sept. 16): Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste franked by 1867 Austrian 15 kr. brown, a fresh and fine example, tied by ornamental "CONSTANTINOPEL 16/9" cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival datestamp (Sept 23). The cover rastel fumigated with a split hitting the stamp centrally, the stamp having been lifted and replaced. Rare usage in the Levant, a most attractive cover, illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 264. Opinion Holcombe (1990) Ferchenbauer = € 1'500.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 83, Sept 1991, lot 5236.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 350 CHF