Losnr. 1503 - 265.-273. Auktion
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Losnr. : 1503 Österreich. Levante
Austrian Levant POs in Egypt 1853 (Nov 19): Double rate unpaid Entire letter from Alexandria to Livorno, endorsed "via Trieste", struck with superb "ALEXANDRIEN 19 / 11" cds (Tranmer fig. 5), in blue ink a rare strike in 1853. Reverse with Trieste transit datestamp (Nov 25) and Livorno arrival datestamp (Nov 29, 1853). Front shows '18 / 18' (kr. CM) due with 18 kr. for Lloyd and 18 kr. for the Austrian-Italian Postal Union. Converted into '24' crazie due which had to be paid by the receiver.Ausruf : 150,00 CHFZuschlag : 180,00 CHF