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Losnr. : 7401 Bulgarien
Via Varna 1867/78: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1871 cover endorsed 'via di Vienna' from Constantinople to Genova, tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps (12/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Black 'P.D.' at right and reverse showing route with VARNA thimble datestamp (13/6) in blue (fig. 885), Vienna cds and Genova arrival (June 18). An attractive cover that opens well for display.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7402 Bulgarien
Via Varna 1867/78: 5 s. red, single and a horizontal strip of four, used on 1875 entire letter endorsed 'via Varna' from Constantinople to Gallipoli, Italy tied by circular METELINO datesstamps (30/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566). Reverse with Brindisi and Foggia transit cds's in black. Overpaid 2 soldi for the 23 soldi rate and the single 5 soldi with slight bend but a splendid and most attractive entire. Signed Sorani. Opinion Todd (2015). Cert. Puschmann (2009).Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7403 Bulgarien
Via Varna 1867/78: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue used on 1871 second page of entire letter endorsed 'via Varna' from Constantinople to Gera, Saxony tied by wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (10/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Gera arrival cds (16/10) in black. A charming and attractive cover. Opinion Todd (2014).Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7404 Bulgarien
Via Varna 1867/78: 5 soldi red and 10 kreuzer blue, mixed currency franking on 1871 cover endorsed 'Via Varna' from Constantinople to Vienna, each cancelled by wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL cds (23/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Reverse with 'Mariahilf / Wien' arrival (July 6). The 5 s. with rounded corner perf. and the 10 kr. with small closed tear at right, neither greatly detracting from the appearance of this rare combination franking. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2003).Ausruf : 2.500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7405 Bulgarien
Via Varna 1867: 50 s. brown, perf. 10½, three examples, all used on triple weight 1875 registered cover endorsed 'via Varna' from Constantinople to Paris, tied by circular three line CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (26/11) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389). Notation of rate and weight at top left '3/22 gr.' and framed RECOM on front in black. Thence via Varna and Avricourt (Dec 4) with entry marking in blue. The cover underpaid for 154 soldi rate and probably two 2 soldi adhesives are missing, however this is a spectacular and rare cover of immense charm and importance being one of the highest Austrian Levant frankings recorded and almost certainly the highest franking from a Bulgarian Office. Signed Edwin Müller. Opinion Todd (2015). Certs. A. Diena (1972), Ferchenbauer (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1410.Ausruf : 6.000 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7406 Bulgarien
Austrian P.O. in Varna 1869: Postal Waybill "Frachtbrief" for a parcel from Varna to Vienna containing 2'110 gold kreuzers, prepaid at 2 florins 87 kreuzers/soldi, dated '17 Mai 1869' in manuscript, with unusual strike of circular VARNA thimble datestamp without date at top in black. Straight line LAUTANGABE Notification handstamp at base. Scarce and attractive form. Opinion Todd (2015).Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7407 Bulgarien
Austrian P.O. in Widdin / Vidin 1867/78: Album page with 2 s. yellow, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown used examples with WIDDIN thimble datestamp in blue, 10 s. blue with WIDDIN thimble datestamp in black; and 5 s. red on buff postal stationery card used to Vienna cancelled by WIDDIN thimble datestamp (21/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 896). A scarce and attractive group. Opinions Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Card: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1767; Stamps: Collection Fritz Heimbüchler.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7408 Bulgarien
Austrian P.O. in Widdin / Vidin 1867/78: 5 s. red, a single and horizontal pair used on 1870 entire letter bilingually addressed from Widdin to Belgrade, all tied by WIDDIN thimble datestamps (29/5) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 896) with 'P.D. alongside in same ink. The adhesives with fold along perfs. at top of cover, the reverse with Semlin and Belgrad cds's. A scarce and attractive entire to an unusual destination. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1769; Collection Fritz Heimbüchler.rnrnrnAusruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 7409 Bulgarien
Austrian P.O. in Widdin / Vidin 1867/78: 15 s. brown, a single example used on 1870 entire letter from Widdin to Pest, Hungary, tied by WIDDIN thimble datestamp (14/9) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 896). Reverse with Pest arrival datestamp (13/9) in black. A fine and rare entire. Signed Kessler. Ferchenbauer. Opinion Todd (2014).Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 7410 Bulgarien
DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 entire letter from Widdin to Braila tied by circular '7/9' datestamp and by oval framed AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN' handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 933). Some minor aging not affecting the fine appearance.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.rnrnAusruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 7411 Bulgarien
DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example, slightly touched by file fold, on 1868 entire letter from Widdin to Rustchuk tied by oval framed AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 933). Sold with 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½ used with same Widdin oval in blue, this last ex Heimbüchler. Opinion Todd (2014). Cert. Matl (1987).rnrnAusruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 7412 DDSG
DDSG / DSNC1868c.: 10 kr. green, type I tied by oval AGENTIE D.D.S.G. WIDDIN handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 933) in blue to entire letter, handwritten Jewish year of dispatch 5629, attractive dealer's cachet in blue alongside, sent to Braila.rnProvenance: collection Emil Capellaro; Corinphila auction (Sept. 2013), lot 1306.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 270 CHFLosnr. : 7413 Bulgarien
DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on 1870 entire letter from Widdin to Orsova, tied by oval framed AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 933). Cleaned leaving some residue stains. Signed Pfenninger. Opinion Todd (2014).Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7414 Bulgarien
Russian P.O.'s 1879: 7 kop. carmine & green, horizontally laid paper, tied to 1883 cover to Constantinople by oval framed "ROPiT / BURGAS" oval datestamp struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 729). Reverse with oval 'ROPiT / CONSTANTINOPLE' arrival arrival datestamp (June 10) in blue. The envelope slightly trimmed and peripheral aging around perfs. but a rare cover. Cert. Mikulski (1997).rnProvenance: Collection Gordon Torrey, Corinphila sale 99, June 1997, lot 8957.Ausruf : 5.000 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7415 Bulgarien
Russian P.O.'s 1879: 7 kop. carmine & green, horizontally laid paper, a pair used on double rate 1883 cover, opened for display, mailed to Constantinople tied by oval framed "ROPiT / BURGAS" oval datestamp (Nov 23) struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 729). Reverse with oval 'ROPiT / CONSTANTINOPLE' arrival datestamp (Nov 24) in blue. The envelope slightly trimmed and peripheral aging around perfs., one of which has been detached, nevertheless a very rare cover. Opinion Todd (2016).rnProvenance: Collections Lipschutz, Schaefer; Collection Y. Nakri, DF, 10 June 2016, lot 60176.Ausruf : 7.500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7416 Bulgarien
Russian P.O.'s 1884/90: 7 kop. blue, a vertical pair used on 1886 registered cover, opened for display, mailed to Brousse tied by oval framed "ROPiT / AGENT BURGAS" oval datestamp (April 19) well struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 86). Reverse with oval 'ROPiT / CONSTANTINOPLE' arrival datestamp (April 20) in black. The cover originally struck with oval "T" marking in blue but deleted in manuscript ink. Reverse with 'Constantinople / Arrivée' cds (May 3) in blue (gregorian). File fold well away from the adhesives but a most attractive and extremely rare cover. Opinion Todd (2016).rnProvenance: Collections Adler, Lipschutz; Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 447; Collection Y. Nakri, DF, 10 June 2016, lot 60177.Ausruf : 15.000 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7417 Österreich. Levante
1592 (Sept 27): Entire letter from Pera, Constantinople to Cefalonia, Ionian Islands, which had been seized by the Venetians in 1500, disinfected with slits and the Venetian method of splashing with vinegar or sea-water. A fine and early entire: the contents of which appear to be in code.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FPRSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1328.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7418 Österreich. Levante
1787 (Nov 30): Entire letter mailed from Smyrna via Constantinople to Marseille with manuscript "Reçu 7 Xbre 1787, Consple, achem' le 10 dec par Nicholas Bratis fils" and fine strike of "CONSTAN: / TINOPEL" applied in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 382 = RRR) thence via Semlin where struck on reverse with fine circular 'Netto Di Fuora Et Di Dentro' disinfection cachet in black after being heated over flame; forwarded a second time in Geneva with rare "V.T.H.S.- PFA" Agent's cachet (Perrin Frères Amatric) struck in black and charged '26' sol due on receipt. The second earliest recorded entire letter from Constantinople with a postal marking, the Hans Smith entire with this marking dated in July, this cover dated a fortnight earlier than the Jerger example. An extremely rare cover that opens well for Exhibit display.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 4160.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7419 Österreich. Levante
1829 (Jan 26): Entire letter from Smyrna to Marseille, reverse showing manuscript Forwarding Agent 'Berzalese, Galata, Cospoli, 30 Genn. 1839' and superb SANITATIS SIGULLUM disinfection cachet in black and red wax seal applied in Semlin. 'AT' and 'Turquie' origin marking in black and circular 'Autr / Huningue' transit cds (Feb 20) with '11' charge mark at left both in red, manuscript '20' décimes due upon arrival in Marseille. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Puschmann.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7420 Österreich. Levante
1832 (March 10): Entire letter from Constantinople to Bordeaux, disinfected in transit at Semlin with rare complete impression of the SIGILLUM SANITATIS red wax seal and superb strike of equally scarce two line "Geräuchert vom Contumaz-Amte / en SEMLIN am 22 Mäarz 1832." cachet struck in black. 'Turquie' and 'AT' handstamps on obverse with framed 'Autriche / Par / Huningue' entry marking in black with '11' charge mark at left, manuscript '21' décimes due upon arrival. A superb entire that opens well fopr Exhibit display.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 7421 Österreich. Levante
1833 (July 1): Printed entire letter from Constantinople to Lyon, disinfected in transit with superb two line italic "Geräuchert vom Contumaz-Amte / zu SEMLIN am 21 July 1833" struck in black and displaying well on flap, with 'Turquie' origin marking in black and framed 'Autriche / Par / Huningue' entry marking with '11' charge mark at left both in red, manuscript '17' décimes due upon arrival. A fine and scarce entire.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 7422 Österreich. Levante
1837 (Feb): Second page of Missionary entire letter from Constantinople to New York via Le Havre, France, disinfected in transit at Semlin with circular cachet in black and part red wax seal on reverse and 'R.No.' in manuscript, 'AT' and 'Turquie' origin markings in black on front and oval 'FRANCO / P. Huningue' applied in red. Welles & Greene, Havre deleted on front and the entire mailed on the ship "Sully" to New York with the two line Forwarding Agent's cachet on reverse in black. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hermann Hader.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7423 Österreich. Levante
1841 (Dec 16): Second page of Missionary entire letter from Constantinople to New York via Le Havre, France, disinfected in transit at Malta with circular 'Purifié au Lazaret' in black and slitted. Le Havre arrival cds (Jan 7) on reverse. Welles & Greene, Havre deleted on front and the entire mailed on the ship "Burgundy" to New York with 'Bureau Maritime / Havre' cds in red and two line Forwarding Agent's cachet "Forwarded by Yr. Obt. Serv. / Havre G.B.Greene" on reverse in black. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hermann Hader.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7424 Österreich. Levante
1840 (Nov 25): Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, struck on despatch with fine straight line CONSTANTINOPEL handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 383), rastel punched for disinfection with manuscript rate '36' (kreuzers) on reverse due to Lloyd. Trieste arrival cds in red (Dec 23). A fine entire and an early use of this handstamp - Tchilinghirian states 'believed introduced in the early 1840's' whilst Muller records the mark from 1844.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7425 Österreich. Levante
1841 (Sept 20): Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, struck on despatch with superb straight line CONSTANTINOPEL handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 383), rastel punched for disinfection with manuscript rate '36' (kreuzers) on reverse due to Lloyd. Trieste arrival cds in red (Oct 3). A fine entire and an early use of this handstamp - Tchilinghirian states 'believed introduced in the early 1840's' whilst Muller records the mark from 1844.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 170 CHFLosnr. : 7426 Österreich. Levante
1858 (Jan 20): Entire letter to Düren, Germany with 'Constantinopel' cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), sent unpaid and struck in transit with fine square framed "7¼" handstamp applied in Trieste (7¼ silvergroschen) in blue (Van der Linden fig. 3107). Reverse with Leipzig / Magdeburg TPO (Feb 6) and arrival datestamp. A fresh and fine entire.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7427 Österreich. Levante
1863 (April 18): Cover sent unpaid to Genova, Italy struck with fine 'Constantinopel' cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) with fine framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI cachet in red at right. Large 'N.A.' (not paid) handstamp at left and manuscript 20/8 (20 soldi sea rate + 8 Italian credit) and rated '7' decimi on arrival via Ancona. An attractive and scarce cover.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7428 Österreich. Levante
1862: Covers (2) sent unpaid from Constantinople to Zurich, Switzerland, each rated at 20/15 = 35 soldi to pay for sea and land rate, one struck with circular "Constantinopel" cds (Jan 18) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), the other an 1862 entire letter struck with "Constantinopel" cds (Sept 20) in blue and rare thus (fig. 385). Each with ink manuscript '23' credit to Austria and '90' rappen = 36 kreuzers due on delivery in Hirslanden.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 170 CHFLosnr. : 7429 Österreich. Levante
1864 (June 4): Lettersheet from Constantinople to Milano, bearing 1863 3 so. green, 10 so. blue and 15 so. brown, all perf. 14, three fine and fresh examples, well perforated and embossed, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL cds to the cover, endorsed "Via Trieste" with "P.D" in red and framed "PROSCAFI POSTALI AUSTRIACI" in black alongside, reverse with diff. transit and Milano arrival (11 GIU 648) cds's. An attractive three-colour franking, paying the correct 28 soldi rate for a cover sent with the Lloyd directly to Italy with 20 soldi for the Lloyd and 8 Soldi equal to 20 centesimi for Italy. Cert. Raybaudi (1998) Ferchenbauer = € 4'000 / Sassone = € 12'500.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 7430 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14, and 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ used on 1864 entire letter to Rustschuk, Bulgaria tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (16/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Some trivial aging and file folds well away from the adhesives, a very scarce mixed issue usage. Signed Seitz.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7431 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7432 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 2 s. yellow, perf. 9½, a used block of four, tied to small piece by two strikes of "Constantinopel" cds (1/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Slight scuff on perf. at left otherwise exceptional and of great scarcity in a block. Signed Sorani Mi = € 2'500.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7433 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 3 s. green, perf. 9½ and 1867 25 s. violet used on 1868 cover to Genova endorsed 'Via Brindisi pr. Vapore' tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (11/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). 'P.D.' in red below, reverse with Brindisi transit cds (16/9) and Genova arrival. Slight peripheral aging but a scarce and most attractive mixed issue cover. Signed Calves.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 7434 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown (2), perf. 9½, used on small piece, unusually cancelled by two strikes of wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamps (1/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) and by single ring "Constantinopel" cds in black (fig. 387) of the same day.rnrnAusruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7435 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown in a horizontal pair, perf. 9½, used on 1865 cover to Géra, Saxony endorsed 'via Kustendje' tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamps (25/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Reverse with Vienna transit (30/5) and Gera arrival (June 1). A fine cover demonstrating the 35 soldi rate: 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for DÖPV.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 7436 Österreich. Levante
1865 (July 6): Cover to Marseille via Triest franked for 80 soldi rate with 1864 5 s. rose, small tear in design and 15 s. brown (5 examples), perf. 9½, all tied by bold strikes of floral CONSTANTINOPEL cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) in black. Slit for disinfection at Trieste and red Strasbourg entry mark on front (July 17). Reverse with Vienna, Paris and Marseille (July 18) datestamps. Despite the minor faults a beautiful double rate cover of stunning appeal. Signed Oliva and A. Diena.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, depicted in his book, Corinphila auction (Sept. 2013), lot 1459.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 1.000 CHFLosnr. : 7437 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1866 entire letter to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (8/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), matched with stampless 1865 entire letter sent unpaid with same datestamp (27/10) and manuscript due '20' due. A fine pair.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7438 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used horizontal pair on 1865 entire letter to Widdin, Bulgaria tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (16/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), paying the Levant single rate of 20 soldi. A fine and scarce entire written in ladino script.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1375.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7439 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter to Lyon endorsed 'via Varna' tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamps (4/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). 'P.D.' in red below and Strasbourg entry marking (June 11) in red on obverse. Vienna and Paris transits on reverse with Lyon arrival (June 12). A most attractive cover.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 7440 Österreich. Levante
1864 10 s. deep blue and 15 s. brown (2), perf. 9½, used on cover to Marseille; tied by wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (3/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Strasbourg entry mark (Nov 13) on front, reverse with Vienna transit cds and Paris transit. A fine and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, Corinphila sale 182, Sept. 2013, lot 1455.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7441 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter to Lyon tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamps (4/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). 'A./P.D.' in black at right and Strasbourg entry marking (Oct 11) in red on obverse. Vienna and Paris transits on reverse with Lyon arrival (Oct 12). Aged across fold but an attractive cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7442 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue, a vertical strip of three, a horizontal pair and two single examples used with 15 s. brown on 1867 entire letter to USA all tied by "Constantinopel" cds's (2/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Centrally struck "Aachen / Paid 23 cts." circular datestamp in red (8/8) and "N. York Br. Pkt." datestamp in red on front. Locally readdressed on arrival and struck with straight line FORWARDED at left. Reverse with Vienna transit cds (6/8) in black. An entire letter of magnificent appearance and a spectacular Transatlantic franking. Signed. E. Diena. Cert. Hochleutner (2007).rnrnProvenance: Collection Provera.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : 2.800 CHFLosnr. : 7443 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used block of six on linen backed piece, cancelled by "Constantinopel" cds's (5/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Perforations imperceptibly trimmed at top but an exceptionally scarce and most attractive multiple Mi = € 1'000+.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7444 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used example on small envelope to Bucharest, Romania tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (5/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), paying the Levant rate of 10 soldi and Austrian rate of 5 soldi, introduced in January 1867. Reverse with Austrian P.O. cds of arrival (9/2). A charming cover.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 7445 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, three examples used on 1865 cover from Constantinople to the Ottoman Financial Association in London tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamps (22/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Framed 'P.D.' and and "Weit Franco 14" applied in red at Vienna. Reverse with Vienna transit (27/6) in black and London arrival on front ((June 30) in red. Some imperfections but an attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1458.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 7446 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue, a used example on second page of entire letter to the French Consul in Larissa, Thessaly endorsed 'via Volo', tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (15/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Overall soiling but a remarkably unusual destination.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 7447 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue, single frankings on 1877, 1878 and 1879 covers to France, all well tied by wreathed or small wreath "Constantinopel" datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385, 386), 1877 endorsed 'Voie de Varna', 1878 cover endorsed 'via Galatz' and 1879 cover 'voie de Corfu & Brindisi'. A fresh and fine group.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 7448 Österreich. Levante
1881: 15 s. brown, fine printing, a single example used on cover to St. Pölten tied by CONSTANTINOPEL wreathed datestamp (21/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Reverse with Vienna transit cds (29/11) and Loosdorf (30/11) arrival cds. Some peripheral aging but a very scarce stamp on letter. Cert. Bühler (1979).Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7449 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 entire letter to Philippopolis, Bulgaria tied by small wreath "Constantinopel" datestamp (11/12) in black (Tchilinghiran fig. 386) paying the new Levant single rate of 10 soldi (introduced 16 Oct 1867), matched with an 1869 entire from the same correspondence franked by Arms 5 s. rose pair, perf. 9½, one creased, tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (17/2) in black (Tchilinghiran fig. 385). Minor imperfections but a scarce pair.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7450 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. rose, perf. 9½, used with 1867 10 s. blue, single and horzontal pair, on 1869 cover to London tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (8/6) in black (Tchililinghirian fig. 386). Fraamed 'P.D.' in red on front with London arrival (June 14). Reverse with Vienna transit (12/6) in black. A charming and rare mixed issue franking of great visual appeal.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1387.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 7451 Österreich. Levante
1865: Arms 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, used with 1867/74 25 s. grey-lilac and 50 s. brown rose, perf. 12 on small double rate 1868 cover to Paris, tied by Constantinople small wreath datestamps (14/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). 'A./P.D.' in red at right (applied in Varna, in use for just one year) and Strasbourg entry marking in blue (April 20). Reverse with Vienna transit cds (18/4) in black. The 50 soldi is of great rarity on letter and this cover, slightly refolded to protect the 50 s., is particularly attractive paying the 80 soldi double tariff with a mixed issue franking. Illustrated in the 1990 Ferchenbauer handbook on page 526. A spectacular cover. Signed Grioni. Cert. A. Diena (1954).rnProvenance: Collection Henry Houser, RL, Zurich, June 1992, lot 1006.rn Collection Henry Houser, Siegel, 13 Nov 2013, lot 6039.Ausruf : 3.500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7452 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on 1868 entire letter to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (24/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), matched with stampless 1868 cover sent unpaid with same datestamp (5/12) and manuscript due '20', reverse with small oval arrival (12/12) in red. A fine pair.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7453 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used with 1867 10 s. blue on small piece, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (4/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). A charming and scarce mixed issue piece. Signed A. Diena.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7454 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1869 cover to Géra, Saxony tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (6/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Triest transit (12/2) and Gera arrival cds (15/2). A fine cover travelling on the sea route, demonstrating the 15 soldi rate: 10 soldi for Levant rate + 5 soldi for DÖPV. Signed Fiecchi.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7455 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1869 cover to Wendick-Tychow, Pommerania endorsed 'p. Varna, Vienne, Berlin' tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (6/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Vienna transit (10/7) and Oderberg / Berlin TPO (11/7). A fine cover demonstrating the 15 soldi rate: 10 soldi for Levant rate + 5 soldi for DÖPV. Signed Matl.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 170 CHFLosnr. : 7456 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, two examples in differing shades, used on 1869 cover to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (27/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), carried at double rate. Oval Trieste arrival on reverse of a fine cover. Signed Grioni.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 170 CHFLosnr. : 7457 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, and 1867 10 s. blue used on 1869 registered entire letter to Trieste, unusually endorsed for the land route 'via Vienna' at top, each tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (20/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386).The 15 soldi additionally tied by framed RECOM in black (fig. 417). Docket number '8575' in red crayon on face panel and reverse with 'Recomandirt / Trieste' arrival (26/7). File fold but opens well for Exhibit display, a rare and unusual mixed issue franking, together with an off-cover 1867 10 s. with 'Recom' handstamp.rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, Feb 2000.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 7458 Österreich. Levante
1878: 3 s. green, fine printing in a vertical pair, used with 2 s. orange-yellow, coarse printing in a vertical pair on 1878 cover to Vienna tied by CONSTANTINOPEL small wreath datestamps (17/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Closed cover tear at right but an unusual and very scarce franking.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 7459 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1871 entire letter to Genova, endorsed 'Via Brindisi', tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Carried by Austrian steamer with PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI framed handstamp in black and 'P.D.' in red above. Brindisi transit (15/3) and Genova arrival (17/3) on reverse of a charming entire.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 7460 Österreich. Levante
1867/78: 10 s. blue used on 1879 cover to Turin endorsed 'via Varna' tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (11/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with two large chisel slits diagonally across the face panel for disinfection (due to an outbreak of Plague in Russia). Reverse with Brindisi cds (19/3) and Torino arrival cds. An unusual cover.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7461 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue (2), used examples on 1875 entire letter to Odessa tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (18/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), extraordinarily endorsed 'via Brindisi' in error, carried to Trieste (24/5) with oval datestamp on reverse. Thence back to Odessa with arrival datestamp on obverse (May 16j / May 28g). An unusual usage.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 170 CHFLosnr. : 7462 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue, a vertical strip of four used on slightly restored entire letter to Marseille, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (20/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with 'A./P.D.' in black above manuscript deleted INSUFFISAMENT / AFFRANCHIE in black and Avricourt entry marking in blue (Aug 27) alongside where struck with framed 'PD' in blue. Reverse with Vienna transit (24/8) and 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds (Aug 27). Faults but most unusual.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7463 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, used examples on 1872 cover to Venice, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (11/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), with large 'P.D.' in black at right. Overpaid for the 23 soldi rate by 2 soldi, with oval Triest datestamp of transit (16/1) and Venice arrival on reverse of a most attractive and unusual cover. Opinion Ferchenbauer (2000).Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7464 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair and 15 s. brown, used examples on 1875 cover to Lyon, France tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (12/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), with 'A./P.D.' at right. 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds and Lyon arrival (Nov 18) on reverse. In 1875, before the advent of the UPU the rate to France (although France did not actively participate until Jan 1, 1876) was reduced from 40 to 35 soldi.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1388.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7465 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 15 s. brown, two examples in slightly differing shades, used on 1871 cover to Lucca, Italy endorsed 'via Corfu & Brindisi' tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (3/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with 'P.D.' alongside also in black. Reverse with Lucca arrival cds (Jan 16). Inked 1871 on obverse but an attractive and unusual franking, overpaid 2 soldi for the 28 soldi rate.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7466 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 15 s. brown and 25 s. grey-lilac, used examples on 1869 cover to Marseille, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (1/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with 'A./P.D.' in black and 15 s. also tied by blue Culoz entry marking. Reverse with 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds (Oct 8) and arrival. Small tear on back flap but a scarce and attractive franking.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7467 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 25 s. deep violet, single example used on 1871 cover to Livorno endorsed 'via Brindisi', tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (9/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). 'P.D.' in red at right and reverse with partial Brindisi transit cds and Livorno (14/9) arrival cds. Slightest of aging but a scarce franking - overpaid 2 soldi for the 23 soldi rate.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1385.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7468 Österreich. Levante
1873: 4 s. red on buff postal stationery card with small base to '4', an 1875 usage to Vienna cancelled by bold "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (19/2) in black. Slightest of bends but very attractive and scarce. Signed Sorani Mi = € 850.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 360 CHFLosnr. : 7469 Österreich. Levante
1854 (June 15): Entire letter at single rate from Constantinople to Galatz, Romania most unusually routed, with 'Constantinopel' cds of despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), thence via Semlin with fine strike of 'Netto Di Fuori et Di Dentro' disinfection cachet on reverse, Semlin cds (June 22) in black, Temesvar cds, Hermannstadt (June 25), fine two line BUKAREST transit and eventual GALATZ / 2 JUL. arrival in blue. Piastres rate on reverse and '9' kreuzer' on obverse of a fine entire.rnAusruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 460 CHFLosnr. : 7470 Österreich. Levante
1854 (March 23): Entire letter at double rate from Constantinople to Galatz, Romania most unusually routed, with 'Constantinopel' cds of despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), thence via Semlin with fine strike of 'Netto Di Fuori et Di Dentro' disinfection cachet on reverse, Semlin cds (March 30) in black, Temesvar (April 1), Hermannstadt (April 4), two line BUKAREST transit and eventual GALATZ / 10 APR. arrival in blue. Piastres rate on reverse and '18' kreuzer rate on obverse of a fine entire.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 360 CHFLosnr. : 7471 Österreich. Levante
1857 (Jan 28): Entire letter from Constantinople to Throndheim, Norway struck with 'Constantinopel' cds of despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), thence via Semlin with 'Netto e Fuori e Sporco di Dentro' cachet in black overstruck by Vienna transit cds (Feb 8), thence via 'Helsingor' with cds in black (Feb 13) and SVINESUND transit cds in blue (Feb 16). Variety of rate annotations with 43 skilling due upon receipt. An extraordinary destination at this date and a fine entire.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 2.000 CHFLosnr. : 7472 Österreich. Levante
1858 (Jan 15): Entire letter to Cöln, Germany with 'Constantinopel' cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), sent unpaid and struck in transit with fine square framed "7¼" handstamp applied in Trieste (7¼ silvergroschen) in blue (Van der Linden fig. 3107). Reverse with Coeln arrival datestamp (Jan 21). A fresh and fine entire.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7473 Österreich. Levante
1862: Covers (2) sent unpaid from Constantinople to Trieste, each rated at 20 soldi to pay, one struck with circular "Constantinopel" cds (Feb 8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), the other an entire letter struck with the same "Constantinopel" cds (Aug 9) in blue and rare thus. A fine pair.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7474 Österreich. Levante
1863: Entire letter to Ebersbach, Saxony struck with "CONSTANTINOPEL" datestamp (12/12) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), with '20/15' kreuzer rated (35 kr.), endorsed 'via Triest' and struck there with rare "7." handstamped in blue (Van der Linden fig. 3106C) for amount due in silvergroschen (latest recorded use of this mark). A scarce and fine entire.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7475 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms 2 s. yellow, perf. 14, a used horizontal pair on 1869 Printed Matter entire letter to Trieste, neatly tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (13/4) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Some peripheral aging around perfs. but an extremely rare franking Mi = € 7'000.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7476 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 14, used on 1864 cover to Giurgevo, Bulgaria; the 15 s. tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (30/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), the 5 s. also cancelled by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (2/5) in black (fig. 385). Reverse with fine GIURGEVO datestamp of the Austrian P.O. struck in blue (4/5). The 5 s. rose is rare on letter, despite slight soiling a most unusual cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, Feb 2000.rnrnAusruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 7477 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 14, a horizontal pair centred to base and showing portion of adjoining stamps at top, used on 1864 entire letter to Trieste endorsed 'per il Vapore Austriaco' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (22/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Triest arrival in black. Lloyd rate 20 soldi. A charming and scarce entire.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7478 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 14, two examples used on 1864 entire letter written from Parigrad (Bulgaria) to Rustschuk (Bulgaria) mailed via Constantinople, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (13/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). The adhesives crossed by file fold but an extremely unusual usage. Signed K. Oroszi.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7479 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14 and 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ used on 1864 entire letter bilingually addressed to Rustschuk, Bulgaria tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (8/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Somewhat soild but a rare mixed issue combination for the Levant 20 soldi rate.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7480 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 3 s. green and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter to Genova endorsed 'Via Corfu & Brindisi' carried by Italian ship tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (26/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black above and 'P.D.' in red. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (Jan 30) and arrival. A fresh and very fine entire.rnrnNote: On October 15, 1866 the Lloyd rate was reduced from 20 soldi to 10 soldi. The Italian rate was 8 soldi. The rate was to rise to 28 soldi in circa February 1867.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 7481 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 3 s. green and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover to Venice tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (26/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Struck with italic DEB. AUS. S. in black with '3' in manuscript blue crayon alongside and '1' in ink. Reverse with 'Venezia' arrival cds (Feb 1) in red. One faulty perforation on the 15 s. but a most unusual cover.rnrnNote: On October 15, 1866 the Lloyd rate was reduced from 20 soldi to 10 soldi. The Italian rate was 8 soldi. The rate was to rise to 28 soldi in circa February 1867.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7482 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms s. rose, perf. 14 used on small piece with 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, three examples, all tied by three crisp strikes of "Constantinopel" datestamp (5/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). A most attractive mixed issue piece. Opinion Ferchanbuer (1991).Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7483 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 3 s. green, 5 s. rose and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, all perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover to Genova endorsed 'Via Trieste' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (15/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' in red at left and reverse with Brindisi transit cds (June 19) and arrival (June 20). Slight aging but a scarce three colour franking. Cert. E. Diena (1985).Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 7484 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, in a horizontal pair and single 5 s. rose, one stained perf., used on 1865 registered entire letter to Gratz by sea route tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (1/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Little used RECOMANDIRT straight line alongside in black (fig. 418) and manuscript 'Wfr.3' below, reverse with Triest transit and Gratz arrival cds (Dec 3) but missing the 10 soldi for registration. A fine cover rated at 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for Austria + 10 soldi registration. A charming and most attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1468.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 350 CHFLosnr. : 7485 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, in a horizontal pair, perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover from Constantinople to Wolverhampton, England endorsed 'via Varna' at top, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (27/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Framed 'P.D.' in red and boxed "W.Fr. / 14 x." in black applied in Vienna (Van der Linden fig. 2994). Reverse with Vienna transit (Oct 2) and Wolverhampton arrival cds (Oct 6). Levant rate of 10 soldi and Austrian rate of 25 soldi to Great Britain. Docketing as always with this correspondence but fine and very scarce.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7486 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½ in a vertical pair used on 1865 entire letter endorsed 'via Triest' to Vienna, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (28/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (5/2) in black. Levant rate 20 soldi + Austrian 15 soldi. A charming and scarce entire. Cert. E. Diena (1985).Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 7487 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 c. brown in a horizontal pair, perf. 9½, used on Oct 21, 1865 entire letter written from Odessa to Trieste, forwarded in Constantinople with oval 'P.N.Petrochino / Constantinople' cachet in blue with mss. 'Franco'; tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (23/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). One small perf. tear on 5 s. rose not affecting the appearaance of an unusual and attractive entire.rnAusruf : 220 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 7488 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 rose in a vertical pair and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1866 entire letter to Bucharest, Romania tied by bold "Constantinopel" datestamps (5/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Austrian P.O. 'Bucharest' arrival cds (7/6) in black. A fine example of the 20 soldi Levant and 5 soldi Austrian rate, a choice entire. Cert. Raybaudi (1994).Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 7489 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7490 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on 1866 entire letter to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (3/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) with further strike at right. Reverse with arrival datestamp (19/10) in black. A fine entire - the rate was reduced from 20 soldi to 15 soldi just two days after the letter was mailed (Oct 15, 1866). Scarce thus.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7491 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1866 entire letter to Rustschuk, Bulgaria tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (23/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). File folds well away from the adhesives, a fine example of the Levant 20 soldi rate. Signed K. Oroszi, Fiecchi.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7492 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1866 cover endorsed to Vienna, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (13/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (19/1) in black. Levant rate 20 soldi + Austrian 5 soldi. A fine and attractive cover. Opinion Ferchenbauer (1991).Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7493 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue (2) and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1866 cover to Géra, Saxony tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (12/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Tiny spot on one 10 s., reverse with Vienna transit (21/12) and Gera arrival (23/12). A fine cover demonstrating the 35 soldi rate: 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for DÖPV.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7494 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover to Galatz, Romania tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (21/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Austrian P.O. 'Galatz' datestamp of arrival (2/1). Some slight aging but a fine 35 soldi franking: 20 soldi Levant rate and 15 soldi Austrian.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 7495 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter to Paris endorsed 'voie de Varna' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (27/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'A./P.D.' in black above and Strasbourg entry marking (Sept 2) in red on obverse. Vienna and Paris cds of arrival on reverse with 'Banque Imperiale Ottomane' yellow wafer seal. A most attractive cover that opens well for display. Signed Grioni.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.C. Lascarides.rn Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1463.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7496 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair, perf. 9½, used on 1864 cover to Paris endorsed 'par Trieste' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (11/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Notation at upper left "17 gr." and "2" below, struck with AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE in black. Culoz entry marking (Nov 20) in red on obverse and Paris arrival cds on reverse and charged '20' due in manuscript. Some peripheral aging on perforations but a scarce and appealing cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7497 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair and 15 s. brown in a rare block of four, perf. 9½, used on 1865 double rate (80 soldi) cover to Paris, addressed to the actress Madame Igasty, endorsed 'via Kustendje' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (15/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' in red also ties the block and Strasbourg entry mark in red further ties the 10 s. pair (July 22). Reverse with Vienna transit (20/6) and Paris arrival cds. A rare cover. Cert. A. Diena (1967).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 151, Dec 2007, lot 4539.rnrnrnAusruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 800 CHFLosnr. : 7498 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on 1868 cover to Carrara by Italian ship tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (23/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' alongside in red and small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black. Reverse with Brindisi transit (27/5) and Pistoja arrival cds. A fine cover rated at 20 soldi for Levant rate and 8 soldi for Italy, thus overpaid by 2 soldi. Scarce and very fine cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7499 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a horizontal strip of three used on 1865 cover to Genova endorsed 'via Kustendje' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (29/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' alongside in black and reverse with Vienna transit (4/7), Milan cds (6/7) and Genova arrival (July 7). A fine cover rated at 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for Austrian transit and 8 soldi for Italy, thus overpaid by 2 soldi. Minor imperfections but opens well for display and a most unusual franking.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 7500 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, single example and a horizontal pair used on 1866 cover to Neukirch, Switzerland tied by two fine strikes of "Constantinopel" cds (25/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Carried on the land route with reverse showing Vienna cds (29/5), Romanshorn-Bern TPO cds (May 31) and Burglen arrival. Couple of tiny age spots but most attractive and scarce.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHF
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