Losnr. 7590 - 250.-256. Auktion
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Losnr. : 7590 Österreich. Levante
Austrian Levant Rates 1867 (Sept 3): Cover from Constantinople to Langenau Bohemia, franked with 1864 Arms 5 s. rose in a vertical strip of three, perf. 9½, a fine and fresh multiple, cancelled by "CONSTANTINOPEL 3 / 9" cds's in black (Tchilingirian fig. 387). Reverse with Vienna, Reichenbach and Hayda transit cds's (Sept 9). An attractive cover with a relatively rare if unspectacular usage of the Arms issue for the new rate, illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 275. Signed Ferchenbauer.rnNote: On October 15, 1866 the Levant rates were unified with 10 s. (5 s. for Austria and 5 s. for the Levant) to the Principalities and Albania and as in this case 15 soldi (5 s. for Austria and 10 s. for the Levant) to all other post offices.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHF