Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 6246 - 257.-264. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 6246 Türkei

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    T.B. Morton & Co. / Danube & Black Sea Line Steamers 1870 (Oct): 3rd issue, 1 pi. red and 1872 6th issue 10 pa. black & red on blued, imperforate and showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on February 29, 1872 entire letter from Constantinople to Galatz, Romania each tied by PD in diamond grill in red. The cover marked "Franco" in manuscript underneath the 10 para, the 1 pi. with slight surface scuff mentioned only for full accuracy and not affecting the dramatic appearance of this famous and extremely rare entire. Illustrated in Ringström & Tester 'Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World' on page 109. Signed Calves. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, RL, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 502; Collection 'Antoine', Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3594.rnNote: The Letter rate was 2 piastres until 1872 when the rate was reduced to 1¼ piastres to reflect the French companies Black Sea rate. rnrnrnrn 
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 14.500 CHF