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Losnr. : 7501 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, single and a horizontal pair, used on 1865 cover from Constantinople to Wolverhampton, England endorsed 'via Kustendje' at top, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (10/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Framed 'P.D.' and superb strike of "Weit Franco 14" applied in red in Vienna (Van der Linden fig. 2972) and reverse with Vienna cds (15/7) and Wolverhampton arrival cds (July 18) in black. 45 soldi rate = 20 soldi for Levant and 25 soldi Austria to Great Britain. A very fine and scarce cover.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 350 CHFLosnr. : 7502 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, and 1867/74 25 s. grey-lilac used on 1869 single rate cover to Marseille endorsed 'voie Varna & Vienne', tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (28/5) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'A./P.D' in red alongside Strasbourg entry mark on obverse (June 3) in blue. Reverse with Marseille arrival (June 4). Minor aging and some small closed tears at top of envelope not affecting the adhesives or the appearance.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 700 CHFLosnr. : 7503 Österreich. Levante
1867: 2 s. yellow, a fine horizontal pair used on 1872 Printed Matter entire letter to Vienna tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (11/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (16/7). A rare and very fine entire. Signed Ferchenbauer.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1396.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7504 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. deep brown, used on 1870 cover to Genova endorsed 'via Brindisi', tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (18/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Carried on Italian ship with framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black, reverse with Brindisi transit (June 22) and Genova arrival (June 24). A delightful and most attractive cover: a scarce make-up of the 23 soldi rate. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1981).Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7505 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1870 entire letter to Loano, Genova carried by Italian ship, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (18/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' in red below and framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black. Reverse with Brindisi cds (22/6) and Loano arrival. Slight peripheral aging around perfs. but a scarce entire.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7506 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green in a horizontal pair and 10 s. blue in two horizontal pairs, used on second sheet of entire letter to Livorno, all tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (26/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' in red at right and reverse with Brindisi cds (30/8) and Livorno arrival. The adhesives touching top fold but aa attractive and scarce example of the double rate. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1990).Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 7507 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green in a horizontal pair, 15 s. brown and 25 s,. violet used on cover to Milan endorsed 'via di Trieste' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (13/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Carried on the land route with Vienna transit cds (18/5), Venice cds (19/5) and Milano arrival on reverse. Small imperfections to the envelope but a most unusual three colour franking for the 46 soldi double rate.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 7508 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green and 25 s. grey used on 1870 entire letter to Genova endorsed 'via Brindisi', tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (26/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' in red below and reverse with Brindisi cds (March 2) and Genova arrival (March 4). Slight peripheral aging around perfs. but a scarce entire.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 7509 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: Covers (2), with 15 s. brown single franking on 1872 cover to Géra, Saxony and 1871 cover franked 5 s. red (2) from the same correspondence, this last endorsed 'via Varna' and underpaid 5 s. for the 15 s. DÖPV rate. The 15 s. cancelled by wreathed "Constantinopel" cds (4/10) in black and the 5 s. cover by "Constantinopel" datestamp (8/3) in black (Tchilinghirian figs. 385 and 387). An unusual pair - the cover endorsed via Varna escaped the Postage Due.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7510 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 5 kr. red, a used example on 1872 cover to to Venice, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (19/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Underpaid for the 23 soldi rate and annotated "noch 13 x" in blue crayon and '4' (decimi) in ink, taxed with Italy 1870 Postage Due 40 c. tied on arrival (Oct 24) via Brindisi. An attractive and most unusual usage: the taxation being incorrect.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 7511 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 kr. blue, two examples used on 1869 entire letter to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (15/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Trieste arrival (20/5) on reverse. A fine and unusual entire, 5 soldi overpaid for the 15 soldi rate.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7512 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue used on cover to Milan, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (11/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). The addressee not present and cover readdressed from Milan Station (15/11) to Nice franked by Italy 1863 30 c. brown (Mi. 19) tied by numeral obliterator. Reverse with further datestamps searching for addressee: Nice (16/11), Marseille (18/11) and Paris arrival (18/11). Sealed tear at top right of envelope but an unusual much travelled cover.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 7513 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue used on covers (3) all to Switzerland, with 1869 cover to Wattwyl franked by 10 s. blue pair maild via Triest and tied by "Constantinopel" cds (8/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), 1870 cover franked 10 s. blue pair tied by wreathed datestamp (fig. 385) used to Basel via Vienna; and 1876 cover with single 10 s. endorsed 'via Varna' to Glarus. An attractive group.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7514 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue used example on 1876 cover at single rate, matched with overpaid 1876 cover bearing 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, both from same correspondence to Lyon, France each tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), both with blue Avricourt entry markings on front and Lyon arrivals on reverse. An attractive pair and an unusual overpayment.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7515 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 15 s. brown and 25 s. grey-lilac, used examples on 1876 cover to Marseille, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (24/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) with 'A./P.D.' in black and Avricourt entry marking in blue (Aug 30) alongside. 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. A most attractive cover.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7516 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 15 s. brown, single example used on 1871 cover and two examples used on 1872 cover, from same correspondence to Vienna, each cancelled by neat strike of "Constantinopel" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). A fresh and generally fine pair, the double rate cover with cert. Ferchenbauer (2006).Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7517 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 15 s. brown and 25 s. pale grey-lilac, used examples on 1869 entire letter to Marseille, tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (17/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) with 'A./P.D.' in black and Strasbourg entry marking in blue (Sept 23) alongside. Reverse with Vienna transit and 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds and arrival. A superb entire. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1986).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1401.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7518 Österreich. Levante
1864: 3 s. green, 10 s. blue, 15 s. brown (four examples) all perf. 9½, and 1866 Registered Letter receipt form, all cancelled by rare "CONSTANTINOPEL" datestamp with wreath at base struck in red (Tchilinghirian fig. 388). Condition of the adhesives varies but generally fine - this being the scarcest datestamp of the Austrian or Lloyd P.O. in Constantinople, the form exquisite with a perfect strike.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7519 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 2 s. bright yellow, a used horizontal pair on 1873 Printed Matter entire letter to Steyr, tied by early usage of three line "Constantinopel" datestamp (24/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) and reverse with Steyr arrival cds (30/12) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, a most attractive and scarce entire.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 7520 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: Covers (2), with 2 s. yellow, 3 s. green and 5 s. used on 1873 cover to Trieste, all tied by early usage of three line "Constantinopel" datestamps (15/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389). Triest arrival datestamp (20/11) on reverse of a fine three colour franking - underpaid 5 soldi for the 15 soldi rate but no Postage Due raised; matched with fine 1875 cover bearing 15 s. brown similarly cancelled (6/1) showing correct rate, this last signed Ferchanbauer.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 7521 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green, 5 s. red in a horizontal pair and 10 s. blue, all used on 1874 entire letter to Genova at single rate, tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamps (17/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389). Brindisi transit cds (Oct 21) and Genova arrival on reverse. A most attractive make-up of the 23 soldi rate, one 5 s. with slight file fold but scarce and attractive. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1986).rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, Feb 2000.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 7522 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. pale green and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1874 single rate entire letter to Genova endorsed 'via Brindisi', all tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamps (6/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389). Part Brindisi cds with Genova arrival (June 11) on reverse of an attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Pietro Provera.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7523 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. pale green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, used on 1874 single rate cover to Genova endorsed 'via Brindisi', all tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamps (3/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389). Brindisi transit cds (April 9) and Genova arrival (June 11) on reverse of an attractive cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7524 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: Covers (2) with 1873 cover at single rate with 10 s. blue pair to Netstall, Glarus, Switzerland tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamp (12/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) mailed on the land route with Austrian P.O. RUSTSCHUK datestamp (15/11) on reverse and Netstall arrival; second 1873 cover from same correspondence at double rate, slightly cleaned, franked with 5 kr. red (2) and 15 kr. brown pair similarly tied (15/8) with Zurich transit and arrival. An attractive and scarce pair.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7525 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 5 s. red and 15 s. brown (2) used on 1875 cover to Carcasonne, France tied by "Constantinopel" three line datestamps (18/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) with 'A./P.D.' in black and Avricourt entry marking in blue (Jan 25) alongside. Reverse with 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds, Lyon-Marseille TPO and Carcasonne (Jan 26) arrival. 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. Slight file fold well away from the adhesives, a fine and attractive cover.rnrnAusruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7526 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 15 s. brown and 10 s. blue, used on registered 1874 cover to Rozdol, Galicia with obverse bearing 15 s. tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamp (9/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) and reverse with 10 s. blue similarly cancelled. Framed RECOM handstamp on front (fig. 417), reverse with Itkhany transit and Rozdol arrival (13/10). A scarce usage.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7527 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue and 25 s. violet, used on 1874 entire letter to Tarare, France endorsed 'voie de Vienne', tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamp (29/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) and by Avricourt entry marking in blue (Oct 5). 'A./P.D.' applied in Vienna in black and reverse with VARNA thimble datestamp of transit (30/9) and 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds. Some peripheral aging does not detract from a scarce and most attractive entire. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1994).Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7528 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7529 Österreich. Levante
1883: 5 s. red postal stationery card used to Mainz cancelled by three line CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (20/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389), unusually mailed 'Too Late' with fine strike of rare NACH POSTSCHLUSS above in black (fig. 419). File fold but scarce.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 7530 Österreich. Levante
1873: 4 s. red on buff postal stationery card with large base to '4', an 1875 usage to Vienna cancelled by three line "Constantinopel" datestamp (14/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) and used to Vienna, minor bend, matched with 1875 5 s. red stationery card similarly cancelled, and used to Vienna Mi = € 440.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 7531 Österreich. Levante
Postal Paper 1867/74: 10 s. blue on 'Récépissé à renvoyer' (AR) yellow form used in 1882 with 10 s. blue tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamp (10/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 391) for a registered letter to New Haven, USA via New York (Feb 1); returned (March 2) to Constantinople with receipt datestamp (23/3) on reverse (fig. 392) in black. Vertical crease as usual, a rare form; together with an 1881 registration receipt for a letter to Rustschuk and three receipts of posting all cancelled by different Constantinople datestamps (figs. 386, 389, 391).Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 7532 Österreich. Levante
Austrian Lloyd Agency in Constantinople, Turkey 1870 (July 16): Entire letter from Constantinople Lloyd Agency to Trieste, struck on front with 'Constainopel' cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) in black and, on reverse, exceptional strike across flap of sunburst "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSPOLI" in green (unlisted). Oval Triest arrival (July 21) at right. A fine and very rare entire.rnNote: The letter is an invoice for 8 barrels of Caviar from Taganrog, Russia; issued from Constantinople. Strangely, the Lloyd Office mailed the letter through the Consular Office.rnProvenance: Collection Cengiz Arsman, DF, May 2005, lot 20208; Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1469.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7533 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7534 Österreich. Levante
Austrian Lloyd Postal Agency 1838 (Sept 23): Entire letter from Constantinople to Athens struck with fair "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Costantinopoli" handstamp in black. Greek framed 'Hyperthalassia' (Sea Post) marking well struck at left and rated '20' lepta to collect on arrival. Reverse with Piraeus and Athens datestamps (Sept 30) in black. A scarce and attractive entire: one of the earliest recorded usages of this rare marking.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7535 Österreich. Levante
Austrian Lloyd Postal Agency 1845:: Entire letter from Constantinople to Syra, struck with very fine "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Costantinopoli" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 442) in black. Disinfected with chisel slits, with Syra arrival cds (Sept 15) displaying well on reverse, charged '10' lepta due in manuscript for local delivery. An extremely scarce marking well struck.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7536 Österreich. Levante
Austrian Lloyd Postal Agency 1844:: Entire letter from Constantinople to Genova, struck with two line CONSTANTINOPLE / 29. MAI datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 444). Reverse with manuscript '2.20' (piastres), circular Semlin 'Netto di Fouri et di Dentro' disinfection cahcet and near comple 'Sigil. Sanitatis' red wax seal and arrival (June 16) in red where charged '26' decimi in manuscript. A very fine entire and an extremely early use of the two line dated cancellation. Signed Ferchenbauer.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7537 Österreich. Levante
Austrian Lloyd Postal Agency 1845:: Entire letter prepaid from Constantinople to Genova, struck with two line CONSTANTINOPLE / 26 FEVRIER datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 444) and red 'P.D.'. Reverse with manuscript '3.20 + 2.20' (piastres) rate, circular Semlin 'Netto di Foura et di Dentro' disinfection cachet and near complete 'Sigil. Sanitatis' red wax seal and arrival (March 17) in red. The fine entire that opens well for Exhibit display.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7538 Österreich. Levante
1847/50: Covers (2) sent unpaid from Constantinople to Gera, Saxony, the 1847 entire struck with two line CONSTANTINOPLE / 5 MAI despaich in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 444), mailed via Semlin and disinfected with circular 'Netto Di Fuora et di Dentro' cachet in black with various rates incl. '12/12' = 24 kreuzer for sea and land transit, charged on arrival at 12½ groschen; 1850 entire similarly routed charged 10¼ groschen due on arrival.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7539 Österreich. Levante
1865 & 1867: Covers (2), with earlier cover with oily "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp (13/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446) sent unpaid to Gallipoli (Gelibolu) with fine strike of GALLIPOLI NEL LEVANTE datestamp (14/9) struck in blue (fig. 967); together with an 1867 cover mailed in the opposite direction with the Gallipoli datestamp in brown (22/9) and Lloyd Agency arrival on reverse. A very scarce pair.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7540 Österreich. Levante
1863: Arms 15 kr. brown, perf. 14 used on 1864 entire letter to Alexandria, Egypt tied by fine "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp (27/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446), the reverse with fine ALEXANDRIEN cds (1/8) of receipt at the Austrian Post Office. A fresh and fine entire.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 7541 Österreich. Levante
1864: 3 s. green, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, all used on 1866 single rate cover from Varna, Bulgaria to Genova, endorsed 'via Corfu & Ancona' at top, tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (1/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446) and by 'P.D.' in red. Framed PIROSCAFI / POSTAL / ITALIANI at right. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (June 6) and Genova arrival. Some peripheral aging but a three colour franking of delightful appearance.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1461.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7542 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 3 s. green and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used with 1867 10 s. blue on cover to Genova, Italy all tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps (9/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Small cartridge framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black at left and reverse with Brindisi and arrival cds. The 3 soldi with rounded corner perf. but a fine and scarce misxed issue franking. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2019).Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7543 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 3 s. green, perf. 9½ used with 1867 25 s. grey-lilac on 1868 cover to Livorno endorsed 'via Brindisi', tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp (14/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (21/10) and Livorno arrival (23/10). A fine and scarce mixed issue franking. Signed Edwin Müller.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7544 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, three examples used on 1864 entire letter originally mailed in Taganrog, Russia (sender's cachet at left), posted in Constantinople and tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (1/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). 'Corfu' arrival datestamp in blue (Oct 4) displaying well in blue. File fold well away from the adhesives, a rare entire. Cert. E. Diena (1986).Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 7545 Österreich. Levante
1864: 5 s. rose and 10 s. blue (four examples), perf. 9½, all used on cover addressed to Mehmet Ali in Alexandria, Egypt tied by three LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps (16/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Reverse with 'Alexandrien' arrival cds (22/11) in black. A superb and rare cover prepaying the triple rate. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2019).Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 1.600 CHFLosnr. : 7546 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, in a horizontal pair used with 1867 10 s. on 1868 double rate cover to Smirne, tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (27/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' arrival cds (29/5) in black. A fine and most attractive mixed issue franking. Cert. Eichele (1999).Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 7547 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 10 kr. blue, perf. 9½, used on 1864 entire letter to Haifa / Caiffa, Palestine tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (15/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). A fine example of the 10 soldi 'Port to Port' rate to an unusual destination.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7548 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 15 kr. brown, perf. 9½ used on registered cover bilingually addressed to the Ottoman Governor of Rhodes, with 15 s. on obverse tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (25/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446) with straight line RECOM. alongside (fig. 416). Reverse with 10 s. blue similarly tied. Some restoration to flaps but a very scarce usage to an unusual destination.rnAusruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 360 CHFLosnr. : 7549 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 2 s. yellow, used example on the 'Anatolian Star' (Anatolikos Astir) Greek language newspaper, lightly tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp (17/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Small imperfections and wrapper band missing but a rare usage on a complete newspaper.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7550 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 2 s. yellow, 3 s. pale green and 5 s. red used on 1870 single rate entire letter to Janina, Epirus tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (8/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Some wrinkles but a most unusual franking to a scarce destination.Ausruf : 175 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 7551 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. pale green and 5 s. red in two horizontal pairs, used on 1874 cover to London tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (16/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Struck in Vienna with rare small framed "W.Fr. / 8 x." credit marking (Weiter-franko 8 kreuzer) in red (Van der Linden fig. 2993) and 'London / Paid' cds adjacent (June 20) in red. Reverse with VARNA thimble cds of transit (17/6). Some peripheral aging around perfs. but a scarce cover. Signed Colla, Ferchanbauer.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140m May 2004, lot 750.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 440 CHFLosnr. : 7552 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green, 5 s. red in a horizontal pair and 15 s. brown used on 1873 entire letter to Genova, all tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (25/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Disinfected with slits and reverse with Brindisi transit cds and Genova arrival (Dec 2). Small tape stain on face panel but a fine and most attractive three colour franking for the single rate. Signed A. Diena.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 7553 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown used on 1873 entire letter to Genova, all tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (1/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Brindisi transit cds (Feb 5) and Genova arrival (Feb 7). A fine and most attractive three colour franking for the single rate.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7554 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair used on cover to Genova at single rate, tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (7/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). 'P.D.' at right and reverse with Brindisi transit and Genova arrival (Sept 12).Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 100 CHFLosnr. : 7555 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 3 s. green and 25 s. grey-lilac used on 1870 cover to Genova tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp (26/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). 'P.D.' in red at right and reverse with Brindisi transit cds (30/3) and Genova arrival (April 1). Single rate: 20 soldi Levant rate + 8 soldi Italian. A fine and scarce franking. Signed Grioni.rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, Feb 2000.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7556 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue, used examples on covers (3) to Cairo, Egypt, with 1876 cover at single rate by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446), with ALEXANDRIEN thimble cds on reverse and Cairo arrival (Aug 15); 1877 registered cover from same correspondence with two 10 s. blue (one on reverse); 1876 double rate cover to Cairo franked 5 s. red and 15 s. brown (Jan 15); small wrinkles but a fine and scarce trio.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 420 CHFLosnr. : 7557 Österreich. Levante
1874/78: Covers (2) to Romania with 1874 cover bearing 1867/74 15 s. brown used to Ibraila tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446) with 'Braila' datestamp on reverse and 1878 cover to Galatz, endorsed 'via Odessa' bearing 5 s. red and 15 s. brown tied by COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD datestamp (22/3) in black (fig. 447) in black with Galati arrival cds (year inverted) on reverse. A few imperfections but an attractive pair, the latter cover signed A. Diena.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 7558 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue (4 examples), used on 1874 second page of entire letter to Glarus, Switzerland endorsed 'via Varna', tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (2/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). 'P.D.' in black above and reverse with VARNA thimble datestamp of transit (3/12) and Netstall arrival (Aug 14) in black. File fold crosses two adhesives, but a scarce and attractive double rate franking. Signed Baudot.rnrnProvenance: Collection Emil Capellaro.rn Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, Feb 2000.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 7559 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue (2) and 15 s. brown, used on 1875 cover to Lyon tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (10/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). 'A./ P.D.' in black above and reverse with VARNA thimble datestamp of transit (11/8), 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds and Lyon arrival (Aug 17) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, a fine example of the 35 soldi single rate.Ausruf : 175 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7560 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown (4 examples), used on 1875 entire letter to Marseille tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamps (11/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). 'A./ P.D.' in black below with Avricourt entry marking in blue (Nov 17). Reverse with 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds and Marseille arrival (Nov 18) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, a few trivial scuffs but a fine and very scarce example of the 70 soldi double rate.Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 7561 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 15 s. brown, used example on 1875 cover endorsed 'via Varna' to Orebich, Dalmatia tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" datestamp (5/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Reverse with VARNA thimble datestamp of transit (7/1), Triest oval (11/1) and Orebich arrival cds. A fresh and fine cover.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 170 CHFLosnr. : 7562 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 5 s. red, two examples used on 1881 cover to Bombay, India tied by "COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD" datestamp (27/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447), reverse with Austrian P.O. 'Alexandrien' thimble cds, Suez cds and "Sea Post Office / A" datestamp (Feb 10) and carried on the Steamer "Pekin" to Bombay (Feb 22). Small scuffs due to journey but a scarce destination at this date.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7563 Österreich. Levante
1867/78: 10 s. blue used on covers (2) to Sarajevo, with 1879 single rate cover bearing 10 s. tied by "COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD" datestamp (26/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447) with reverse showing Military P.O. datestamp of Sarajevo Feldpost (5/10) and 1882 registered cover to Sarajevo with 10 s. blue (2) each tied by same datestamp (19/9) mailed via Triest with Sarajevo arrival. A fine pair, the registered cover with opinion Ferchenbauer (1993).Ausruf : 175 CHFZuschlag : 175 CHFLosnr. : 7564 Österreich. Levante
1867/78: 10 s. blue, used examples (2) on 1881 registered cover to Cette, France tied by "COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD" datestamps (16/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447) with 'RECOM' at top (fig. 417). Mailed via Brindisi to Cette (Nov 23). Held awaiting collection and mailed back to sender with RETOUR / L'ENVOYEUR in red. French P.O. 'Constantinople / Turquie' cds (Feb 26), Austrian P.O. 'Constantinopel' three line datestamp (26/2) and 'Costantinopoli / Lloyd' cds (March 1). Opening tears but a most unusual cover.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7565 Österreich. Levante
1867/78: 10 s. blue used on covers/card (4) with single frankings to Egypt and Italy, 10 s. blue (2) on double rate cover to Italy and 1883 usage of 5 s. red postal stationery card to Paris, all cancelled by bold strikes of dotted "CONSTANTINOPEL" datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 449) in black. A choice and fine group.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7566 Österreich. Levante
1881: 15 s. brown, fine print, two examples used on 1883 registered double rate cover to Salonica, tied by "COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD" datestamp (25/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447) with "RNr." at right in black and reverse with 'Salonich / Salonicco' arrival (28/8) in black. A rare franking - the fine print 15 kr. is a rarity on letter.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7567 Österreich. Levante
1867/74: 25 s. violet, coarse printing, a spectacular used block of eight in a rich shade, cancelled by four strikes of CONSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD datestamps (28/12/81) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447). Hinged for protection - an exceptional and extremely rare multiple in the foremost quality. Signed Ferchenbauer, Richter, Edwin Mueller. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1990).Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7568 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7569 Österreich. Levante
1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, each in a horizontal pair, used on May 22, 1868 cover from Constantinople to Wolverhampton, England endorsed 'via Varna' in crayon, all tied by circular "1" numeral obliterators in transit in Vienna. Framed 'P.D.' in red below and reverse with Vienna cds (26/5) and Wolverhampton arrival cds (May 29). Rate of 40 soldi = 15 soldi Levant rate + 25 soldi to Great Britain. Docketing of sending at left over adhesives but a remarkable and most attractive cover. Signed Sorani. Cert. A. Fiecchi (1976).rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, 21 Feb 2000.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 7570 Österreich. Levante
1894: 1 pi. blue on grey postal stationery letter-card, written on ship between Athens and Constantinople and mailed to Berlin, cancelled by rare three ring target handstamp in black in Constantinople. On arrival in Berlin (15/10) a notation was made on reverse stating that the card had arrived unsealed and two blue & white wafer seals were applied prior to delivery. Rare and most unusual card. Opinion Holcombe (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1471.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7571 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7572 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7573 Österreich. Levante
1883: 10 s. ultramarine & black, used on 1884 cover to from Constantinople to Vienna, tied by rare "COL VAPORE" with "DA COSPOLI" inverted below, the reverse with scarce Austrian P.O. CORFU datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 464), Trieste cds (2/5) and Vienna datestamp (3/5). An extremely rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2234.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 7574 Österreich. Levante
1883: 10 s. ultramarine, 20 s. grey and 50 s. red-lilac, all used on 1887 registered cover to Vienna carried at 7 times single rate, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST" datestamps (9/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 429). Yellow registered label at upper right, cover file fold well away from the extremely scarce three colour franking. Signed Ferchenbauer.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hermann Hader.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 950 CHFLosnr. : 7575 Österreich. Levante
1883: 20 s. grey, a horizontal pair used on 1887 registered double rate cover endorsed "Via Varna, Echantillons Sans Valeur" (Samples without Value) at top, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST" datestamps (2/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 429). Yellow registered label at upper left. A rare usage.Ausruf : 180 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 7576 Österreich. Levante
1886 (Sept): Provisional 10 pa. on 3 s. green, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on 1887 registered cover with single 10 s. ultramarine to the collector C. Ledermann in Vienna, matched with a cover from the same correspondence franked by a pair of 1883 5 s. red, all tied "CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST" datestamps (8/10 and 4/10 respectively) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 430). An attractive pair.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 1.000 CHFLosnr. : 7577 Österreich. Levante
1886 (Sept): Provisional 10 pa. on 3 s. green, perf. 9½, a used blcok of twelve (6 x2) on reverse of 1888 cover to Hannover, tied by six strikes of the "CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST" datestamps (21/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 430). Hannover arrival cds alongside (25/7). Obverse with yellow registration label and further strike of the despatch datestamp. A scarce stamp on letter.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 7578 Österreich. Levante
1890: 1 pi. blue, used example applied to 1894 "Advice de Réception" (AR) yellow form with 'DS Nr 22 (Auflage 1892)' imprint at base, for a letter to Sarajevo, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST" datestamp (13/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 430). Superb PRJEDOR Military P.O. datestamp of receipt at left (18/4) in black. Slight crease but rare.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7579 Österreich. Levante
1890: 1 pi. blue used on reverse of 1898 cover mailed with RODOSTO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST despatch cds (10/8) on front, the adhesive left uncancelled but struck with three ring target handstamp on arrival in Constantinople, with CONSTANTINOPEL / I / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp of transit (11/3) and Triest arrival in blue (14/3). Rare. Cert. Goller (2011).Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 7580 Österreich. Levante
1890: 1 pi. blue, used example applied to 1894 "Advice de Réception" (AR) yellow form with 'DS Nr 22 (Auflage 1892)' imprint at base, for a letter to Sarajevo, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST" datestamp (14/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 430). Superb SARAJEVO Military P.O. datestamp of receipt at left (19/4) in black. Slight crease but rare.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7581 Österreich. Levante
1890: 1 pi. blue, used example applied to 1894 "Advice de Réception" (AR) yellow form with 'DS Nr 22 (Auflage 1891)' imprint at base, for a letter to Jaffa, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST" datestamp (21/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 430). Superb JAFFA Austrian P.O: datestamp of receipt at left (29/6) in black. Rare.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7582 Österreich. Levante
1903: 1 pi. blue in a strip of three, used on 1904 registered cover to Jerusalem at double rate, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (9/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 433) with extremely rare 'Constantinopel / österr. Post L' handstamped "L" (Lloyd) yellow registration label at left. Reverse with Austrian P.O. in Jerusalem arrival cds. A few age spots but a scarce cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 460 CHFLosnr. : 7583 Österreich. Levante
1903: 20 pa. rose-carmine pair and 1 pi. blue used on 1903 registered cover to Berlin, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (25/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 433) with extremely rare 'Constantinopel / österr. Post L' handstamped "L" (Lloyd) yellow registration label at left. Reverse with Berlin arrival cds (28/11). A fine cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 7584 Österreich. Levante
1905: 20 pa. carmine, 1 pi. ultramarine and 2 pi. grey-blue all used on registered Express cover to Vienna tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / a / ÖSTERR. POST" datestamps (5/III) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 435). Registered label and "Express-Briefe" red label at top. A scarce and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 7585 Österreich. Levante
1908: 20 pi. deep blue on greyish paper and 1 pi. blue on blued, used examples on 1914 Parcel Card to Leipzig for three 5 kg. boxes, neatly tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / b / ÖSTERR. POST" datestamp (11/II) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 436). Reverse with Leipzig arrival cds (18/2). Some slight staining from gum but an extremely rare usage of the 20 piastre Netto / Mi = unpriced.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 7586 Österreich. Levante
1908: 20 pi. deep blue on greyish paper and 1 pi. blue on blued, used examples on 1914 Parcel Card to Lucerne for three 5 kg. boxes, neatly tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL I / b / ÖSTERR. POST" datestamp (1/V) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 408). Reverse with Leipzig arrival cds (18/2). An extremely rare usage of the 20 piastre Netto / Mi = unpriced.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7587 Österreich. Levante
1908: Austria 10 h. dull rose single and pair, used on 1909 cover from the Austro-Hungarian Consul to Olmütz tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL I / e / ÖSTERR. POST" datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 411). Reverse with arrival datestamp (3/12) alongside black and red Consular wafer seal. Scarce. Cert. Goller (2011).Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 7588 Österreich. Levante
1908: 60 pa. violet on grey-blue and 2 pi. red on yellow, used on double weight 1910 registered cover to Konstanz, Baden tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL II / b / ÖSTERR. POST" datestamp (11/VI) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 436). Registration label at left and reverse with Konstanz (15/6) arrival cds. Small imperfections but a scarce commercial franking.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 7589 Österreich. Levante
1902: Postage Due 10 pa. on 5 h. green, used on reverse of underpaid envelope from Italian P.O. in Albania franked at 2 c., tied by 'Constantinopel / Oesterreichische Post' datestamp (Jan 17) in black. Obverse with framed 'PORTO PIASTER (10) PARA' handstamp in black. Scarce and fine cover.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 7590 Österreich. Levante
1902: Postage Due 20 pa. on 10 h. green, tied to underpaid 1905 Bavaria 5 pf. green stationery card by "Constantinopel I / Oesterreichische Post" cds in black (12/1), the Due applied below framed 'PORTO PIASTER (20) PARA' handstamp in black with violet 'Non Reclamé' label aat left. Scarce and most unusual.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7591 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7592 Österreich. Levante
1902: Postage Due 20 pa. on 10 h. green, tied to underpaid 1903 Austria 5 h. green postal stationery card readdressed to Constaninople, tied by "Constantinopel I / Oesterreichische Post" cds in black (28/5), the Due applied over framed 'PORTO PIASTER (20) PARA' handstamp in black. Scarce and very fine.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7593 Österreich. Levante
Losnr. : 7594 Österreich. Levante
1902: Postage Due 1 pi. on 20 h. green, used on reverse of 1904 unpaid postcard from Messina, Italy (5/4) tied by 'Constantinopel / I / Oesterreichische Post' datestamp (10/4) in black, with framed 'PORTO (1) PIASTER PARA' handstamp in black above. Scarce and fine.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7595 Österreich. Levante
1902: Postage Due 2 pi. on 20 h. green, used on reverse of 1905 unpaid cover from Vienna (12/8), tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL I / ÖSTERR. POST" datestamp (15/VIII) in black with repeated strike alongside. Obverse with framed PORTO (2) PIASTERS PARA handstamp in black. Sealed opening flap tear but very rare on letter. Cert. Goller (2011).rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See.Ausruf : 175 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7596 Österreich. Levante
1908/09: Postage Due ½ pi. green used on 1909 cover from Vienna, Austria underpaid with 20 h. applied on reverse, tied by "Constantinopel / Österr. Post" cds (16/IX) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 415) on arrival. Manuscript '½' in blue crayon and "T10 c" (French centimes) at top. An unusual and attractive cover.rnrnProvenenance: Collection Hermann Hader.rnAusruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 7597 Österreich. Levante
1908/09: Postage Due ½ pi. green used on 1909 cover from Warnsdorf, Austria underpaid with two 10 h., tied by "Constantinopel / Österr. Post" cds (21/VII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 415) on arrival. Handstruck 'T' marking in black and '½' in manuscript crayon. An unusual and attractive cover.rnrnProvenenance: Collection Hermann Hader.rnAusruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 7598 Österreich. Levante
1841 (June 14): Entire letter sent free of charges to the the Legation of the King of the Two Sicilies in Constantinople, endorsed 'Service Sanitaire' at top, on printed 'L'Intendance Générale de la Santé Publique de L'Empire Ottomane' paper, concerning a Turkish ship from Alexandria with 75 passengers, amongst them 14 who were suffering from Plague.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 100 CHFLosnr. : 7599 Österreich. Levante
1849 (Nov 22): Prepaid entire letter from London to Constantinople endorsed 'via Ostende & Vienne' and annotated '¾' (ounce) at upper left, prepaid 2/6d. in manuscript with framed "Aus England / per Aachen franco" in red on front (Van der Linden fig. 253). Reverse with '36' kreuzer credit in blue manuscript.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 7600 Österreich. Levante
1858 (May 7): Entire letter from Venice to Constantinople struck with 'Venezia' despatch cds, mailed via Trieste struck with fine framed "1-10 / 2-20" rate marking in blue (Van der Linden unrecorded), the upper part being the rate from Venice to Triest (1.10 piastres = 6 kr.), the lower part being 2.20 piastres = 12 kr. for the sea journey to Constantinople. 'Constantinopel' arrival cds on reverse (May 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). A fine and rare entire.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHF
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