Losnr. 2638 - 298.-307. Auktion
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Losnr. : 2638 Österreich. Levante
Cyprus 1873 (Aug 27): Envelope from Larnaca to Milano, bearing 1867 Coarse whiskers 3 s. dark green, 5 s. rose and 15 s. light brown, all in horizontal or vertical pairs, fine and fresh multiples with good perforation, tied by "LARNACA DI CIPRO 27 / 8" cds (Tranmer fig. 3) in the typical brownish black, "P.D." in black alongside, reverse with SMIRNE and BRINDISI transit cds's as well as part strike of MILANO arrival cds. Sideflaps missing and seals cut out, lightest vertical file fold between two pairs, nevertheless a most attractive double rate 46 soldi franking paying correctly twice 15 soldi for the Lloyd and twice 8 soldi for Italy. Certs. E. Diena (1991), Goller (2023).rnProvenance: Hassan Shaida collection; Spink, London, Dec 2008, lot 671.Ausruf : 2.000 CHFZuschlag : 3.400 CHF