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  • Losnr. : 1417 Österreich. Levante

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    Rustchuk 1862 (June 18): Prepaid cover from Rustchouk to Brescia, struck with fine strikes of both FRANCO and RUSTSCHUK datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 876) in blue. Reverse with '40' notation of rate paid, with 'P.D.' on front and reverse, refolded, with Vienna transit and Brescia arrival cds's.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 1418 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
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    1864 (Nov 6): Entire letter from Rustchouk to Constantinople franked by combination of Levant 1863 15 s. brown, perf. 14 and 1864 5 s. rose perf. 9½, sharing RUSTSCHUK datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 876) in black. Reverse with 'Constantinopel' arrival cds (June 9). A few defects but a rare usage.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1419 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 5
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    1874 (April 26): Cover, side flaps missing, written in Armenian from Rustchouk to Vienna, franked by single 1867/74 15 s. brown tied by fine RUSTSCHUK datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 876) in black, Vienna arrival cds (29/4) on reverse.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 1421 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
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    Sofia 1867 (Aug 31): Cover from Sofia to Calais, France franked by Levant 1864 5 soldi rose horizontal pair and 15 s. brown in a horizontal pair all sharing SOFIA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 864) in black; prepaying the 40 soldi rate under the 1857 tariff. Reverse with Vienna transit cds, front with Strasbourg entry marking in red (Sept 7). Rare and splendid cover.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1425 Österreich. Levante

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    Varna 1848 (Aug 30): Entire letter written in Greek from Varna to Constantinople struck on front panel with oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / VARNA handstamp in greenish-blue ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 938). Endorsed at top in manuscript Bulgarian 'We accept 31 Aug 1848'. A great rarity of Levant postal history and one of just two, possibly three examples recorded.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1426 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21
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    1865 (Aug 1): Entire letter from Varna to Constantinople franked by Levant 1864 5 s. rose (2) sharing fine strike of LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 939). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' cds of arrival (Aug 2). A fine and scarce cover. Signed Sorani.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1427 Österreich. Levante

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    1867 (Aug 12): Entire letter from Odessa to London sent unpaid, struck with VARNA / 14. AGO transit in blue (Tchilinghirian fig.884), thence via Vienna (Aug 17) with manuscript '45' (kreuzer) Austrian rate, crayon '5' Prussian silver groschen and handstruck '5½' applied on Cologne-Verviers T.P.O. (Van Der Linden fig.3077).  Charged 1/1 d. due on receipt, a fine and most attractive entire.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1428 Österreich. Levante

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    1867 (Oct 18): Entire letter from Constantinople to Leipzig, Saxony struck in transit with two line dated VARNA / 19. OTT datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 884). Manuscript '25' rate at left (10 kr. to Austria, 10 kr. to Lloyd and 5 kr. to Saxony). Reverse with Vienna cds (Oct 23) and arrival (Oct 25). Fresh and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1429 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22+V23
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    1868 (Feb 28): Cover from Varna to Marseille franked by Levant 1864 10 s. blue with small closed tear and horizontal pair of 15 s. brown all cancelled by two line dated VARNA / 28. FEB handstamps in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 884) and by Strasbourg entry marking (March 9). Reverse with Vienna transit cds and Marseille arrival cds's. Depite the imperfection, a rare cover.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1430 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4/I
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    1868 (Oct 6): Entire letter written from Galatz to Vienna, the front panel with manuscript 'Galatz', franked by 1867 10 kr. deep blue tied solely by VIA VARNA handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 114) in black. Reverse with Vienna arrival (Oct 10). Stamp lifted for checking and replaced, a most unusual entire, the manuscript 'Galatz' normally being found on Danube mail.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1431 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 2+4
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    1871 (Oct 3): Cover from Constantinople to Genova franked by 1867 3 s. green and 10 s. blue horizontal pair tied by framed LETTRE ARIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 115) with 'PD' above and Vienna and Genova cds's on reverse. An attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 1432 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4+5
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    1872 (Aug 2): Entire letter from Constantinople to France franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown (2) for 40 s. rate under the 1866 tariff, neatly cancelled in transit with framed LETTERE ARIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 115) in black. Blue Avricourt entry mark on front (Aug 8) and reverse with Marseille arrival (Aug 9). Small imperfections but an attractive entire.
    Ausruf : 220 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1433 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3+5
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    1872 (Oct 10): Cover from Constantinople to Goerlitz, franked by Germany 1872 Small Shield ½ gr. orange and 2 gr. blue, both with faults, remaining uncancelled in Constantinople and sent through the Austrian rather than the German P.O., treated as fully paid with framed LETTRE ARIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA datestamp (Oct 12) at left (Tchilinghirian fig. 115) and the adhesives remaining uncancelled through the Austrian system and cancelled by BRESLAU / ODERBERG T.P.O. (Oct 16). A rare and most appealing cover. Signed Ebel.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1434 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4+5
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    1874 (May 26): Cover from Constantinople to France franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue (2) and 15 s. brown for 35 s. rate under the 1873 tariff, neatly cancelled in transit with framed LETTERE ARIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 115) in black. Blue Avricourt entry mark on front and reverse with Paris arrival (June 2). File fold and minor imperfections but displays well.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 1435 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    1876 (March 26): Entire letter from Varna to Trieste franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by VARNA thimble datestamp (year slug missing) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 885). Trieste arrival (March 28) on reverse of a fresh and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 1436 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    1880 (Jan 28): Entire letter from Varna to Constantinople franked by 1867/74 10 s. deep blue tied by circular dated VARNA / LLOYD datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 940). Reverse with Costantinopel / Lloyd arrival cds (Jan 29). File fold but the Varna / Lloyd datestamp is an exceptionally rare cancellation
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1437 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    1871 & 1878: Covers (2) from Varna, the earlier cover with double rate paid by 1867 10 s. blue (3) tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig 939) for double rate to Constantinople and 1878 cover to Trieste franked at UPU single rate tied by VARNA cds (fig. 887) in black. Both covers with imperfections but a scarce pair.
    Provenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62 May 1979, lot 2385.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF

    Losnr. : 1438 Österreich. Levante

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    Vidin 1869c. (Jan 12): Registered stampless cover to Constantinople struck with WIDDIN thimble datestamp of despatch in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 896), straight line FRANCO and RECOM. in same ink, with manuscript '45' soldi prepaid. Reverse with part of flap missing and both RUSTSCHUK cds in black and floral 'Constantinopel' cds. An unusual and most attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.900 CHF

    Losnr. : 1440 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 1/I
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    1878 (Aug 3): Printed Matter rate cover from Widdin to Trieste franked by 1867 2 s. bright yellow tied by WIDDIN thimble cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 896) in black. A fine cover demonstrating a rare and elusive rate. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1441 Österreich. Levante

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    1734/1749: Entire letters (3) from Constantinople to Venice or Marseille, 1734 cover with 'Fratelli Palm, Vienna Jan 12, 1735' Forwarding Agents manuscript displaying well on flap, 1773 disinfected entire to Marseille with forwarded in Vienna by 'Jean Henry Stammetz, Vienna 26 July 1773' and handstamped D'AUSTRICHE on entry, 1749 entire also forwarded by Stammetz in Vienna and mailed via Basel with D'AUTRICHE entry mark.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1442 Österreich. Levante

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    1787 (July 3): Entire letter from Constantinople to London struck with rare two line CONSTN : TINOPEL handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 382) struck during first year of use. The cover travelled via Semlin and disinfected with fine strike of circular NETTO DI FUORA ET SPORCO DI DENTRO cachet in black. London 'AU/6' arrival also on flap and charged 1 shilling to pay on receipt. A superb entire of great rarity.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 1443 Österreich. Levante

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    1820 (March 24): Entire letter from Constantinople to Barcelona, Spain, disinfected at Semlin with rastel punches and by toasting, struck with fine strike of circular NETTO DI FUORA ET SPORCO DI DENTRO cachet in black. 'Voghera' transit on front (April 30) and charged on arrival with large '9R' reales due. A charming entire.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 480 CHF

    Losnr. : 1444 Österreich. Levante

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    1841 (March 5): Entire letter from Constantinople to Syra, Greece, struck with fine oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSTANTINOPOLI in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 442). Slit for disinfection on arrival and charged '10' lepta inland postage in manuscript. Syra datestamp of receipt on reverse.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1446 Österreich. Levante

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    1846 (May 15): Entire letter from Constantinople to Syra, Greece, struck with superb oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSTANTINOPOLI in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 442). Slit for disinfection on arrival and charged '25' lepta inland postage in manuscript. A delightful and scarce entire.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1447 Österreich. Levante

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    1852 (Sept 21): Entire letter from Constantinople to Galatz, Romania struck with fine (for this) AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSTANTINOPOLI handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 442) with oval green quarantine cachet (Dragomir Kiriac fig. 158) applied on arrival. Rare and very fine cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 1448 Österreich. Levante

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    1857 (Dec 23): Unpaid cover from St. Gallen via Trieste to Constantinople struck in transit with framed '3-5/2-20' boxed handstamp in blue at Trieste (Van Der Linden unrecorded), the upper part for rate from St. Gallen to Trieste (15 kr.) also marked in red manuscript '6/9' at right; the lower part ('2-2') being the postage in piastres due from Trieste. An extremely fine strike of an exceedingly rare marking.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 950 CHF

    Losnr. : 1449 Österreich. Levante

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    1857 & 1860: Entire letters (2) both from Constantinople to Genova or Curzola, each struck on entry with LETTERE ARIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 99). The Curzola cover charged 30 kreuzer due, the Genova cover at 17 décimes due on receipt.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 1450 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3+5
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    1858 (Aug 28): Entire letter from Trieste (note sender's cachet at top left), carried on board steamer and mailed on arrival in Constantinople (Sept 3) with Austria 1850/54 3 kr. rose red over-lapped by 9 kr. blue tied by manuscript crayon cross denoting pre-payment has been accepted (not stricly according to regulations but correct 12 kreuzer rate). Struck with CONSTANTINOPEL cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) and sent on to Salonica. Rare.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1451 Österreich. Levante

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    1859 (Feb 18): Entire letter from Constantinople to Marseille via Trieste, struck in transit with LETTERE ARIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE (Tchilinghirian fig. 99) in black. Framed 'A/25' triangular Convention marking alongside (Van Der Linden fig. 1G) applied in Vienna in transit. Culoz red entry marking (Feb 28) below. Charged double rate of 2 décimes due on receipt. A scarce and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 1452 Österreich. Levante

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    1863 (Aug 10): Unpaid cover from Constantinople to Jacobstad, Finland struck with CONSTANTINOPEL despatch cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) and fine VIA KUSTENDJE & VIENNA in same blue ink indicating the new Kustendje-Czernawoda Railway connection. Taxed at 20 kr. for Lloyd, 30 kr. for onward carriage (endorsed '20/30' at left), with further '15' credit to Russia and total charge of '35' kopeks due from recipient. A charming cover to an unusual desttination.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF

    Losnr. : 1453 Österreich. Levante

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    1864 July 18): Unpaid entire letter from Constantinople to Turnhout, Belgium struck with CONSTANTINOPEL despatch cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) and fine VIA KUSTENDJE & VIENNA in same black ink indicating the new Kustendje-Czernawoda Railway connection. Taxed '20/20' in manuscript, 20 kr. for Lloyd and 20 kr. for onward carriage, charged 10 décimes due on receipt (July 25). A fine entire.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 1454 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V23
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    1864 (Oct 24): Cover from Constantinople to Stranraer, Scotland endorsed 'via Kustendje', franked by 1864 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, three examples all tied by floral CONSTANTINOPEL cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) and by part 'Weit Franco 14' (paid 14 kr. beyond Prussian frontier) applied in red at Vienna (Van Der Linden fig. 2972). Some faults and envelope a little buckled but an unusual franking.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 1455 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22+V23
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    1864 (Nov 3): Cover from Constantinople to Marseille endorsed 'via Kustendje', franked by Levant 1864 10 s. deep blue and 15 s. brown (2) all perf. 9½; tied by floral CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) in black. Strasbourg entry mark (Nov 13) on front, reverse with Vienna transit cds and Paris transit. A fine and most attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1456 Österreich. Levante

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    1864 & 1866: Covers to and from Great Britain to Constantinople, with 1864 very defective but rare cover bearing GB 1862/64 6 d. pair applied on despatch with CONSTANTINOPEL cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) alongside VIA KUSTENDJE & VIENNA handstamp in black and cancelled on arrival in London and marked 'to be allowed' in manuscript. Also 1866 entire letter franked by 1 d. red, two 2 d. blue pl. 9 and 1865 6 d. lilac pl. 5 also mailed via Kustendje.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 1457 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
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    1865 (June 1): Entire letter to Rustchouk, Bulgaria franked by 1864 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, tied by bold strike of floral CONSTANTINOPEL cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) in black. Minor fault on 15 s. at top but scarce.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1458 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V23
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    1865 (June 22): Cover from Constantinople to London franked by Levant 1864 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, three examples all tied by floral CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) and by London arrival (June 30) cds in red. 'Weit Franco 14' in red at right applied in Vienna indicating the cover was paid 14 kreuzer beyond the Prussian frontier (Van Der Linden fig. 2972). Some ageing but an attractive franking.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1459 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
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    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.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1460 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
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    1865 (Dec 1): Entire letter sent registered to Gratz, franked by 1864 5 s. rose, perf. stain and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½ in a horizontal pair tied by CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) in black. Little used straight line RECOMANDIRT at top (fig. 418). Reverse with Trieste oval transit and Gratz arrival (Dec 9) in black. A delightful entire.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 350 CHF

    Losnr. : 1461 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V20+V22+V23
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    1866 (June 1): Cover to Genoa endorsed 'via Corfu & Ancona' franked by 1864 3 s. green, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, perf 9½, all tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Framed 'Piroscafi / Postali / Italiani' in black at right and reverse with Brindisi transit and Genova arrival (June 8). Some ageing but a fine three colour franking.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 1462 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4+6
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    1867 (Aug 13): Underpaid cover to Bordeaux franked by 1867/74 10 s. deep blue and 25 s. grey-lilac, just crossed by file fold, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Short paid 5 soldi and struck with INSUFFISAMENT / AFFRANCHIE in black and charged '10' décimes handstauck in black. Rare and most attractive.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1463 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22+V23
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    1867 (Aug 28): Entire letter from Constantinople to Paris endorsed 'voie de Varna' at top, franked by Levant 1864 10 s. blue and horizontal pair of 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, couple of blunted perfs., tied by CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with serrated black on yellow 'Banque Impériale Ottomane 1863' label and both Vienna (Aug 31) and Paris datestamps. Signed Grioni.
    Provenance: Collection A. C. Lascarides.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 1464 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V14
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    1868 (Feb 21): Printed Matter entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste franked for the reduced rate service with Levant 1863 2 soldi yellow, perf. 14 pair tied on arrival by bold strike of three line LETTERE ARIVATE / COL VAPORE /  DAL LEVANTE in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 99). Superb and very rare entire. Signed Grioni.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1465 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
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    1868 (Aug 14): Entire letter from Constantinople to Vienna franked by 1865 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, remaining un-cancelled and tied in arrival in Vienna by circular target '1' numeral obliterator. A fresh and very fine entire. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 1466 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V23+6
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    1869 (July 2): Cover endorsed 'via Varna & Vienna' at top, small piece from envelope missing just above, franked by mixed issue usage of Levant 1864 15 s. brown, perf. 9½ with 1867/74 25 s. grey, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) in black. Strasbourg entry marking at right (July 8) and reverse with arrival cds. Signed Roumet.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 1467 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 5
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    1870 (Feb): Cover from Constantinople to Bucharest, Theologo correspondence, endorsed 'Paid' at lower left, franked by 1867/74 15 s. brown left un-cancelled except for a strike on stamp and on cover of the italic 'P.D.' in blue. Reverse with Varna thimble datestamp of Austrian Office, Romanian 'Giurgiu' transit (Feb 18) and Bucharest arrival cds in black. The cover with some defects but a remarkable usage, probably posted on board the Steamer or handed in on arrival in Varna.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1468 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 2+3
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    1870 (July 16): Cover to Genova franked by 1867/74 3 s. green and block of four 5 s. red, all tied by floral COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Brindisi transit and Genova arrival (July 22). The block crossed by file fold but a delightful and most attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 350 CHF

    Losnr. : 1469 Österreich. Levante

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    1870 (July 16): Entire letter from Constantinople Lloyd Agency to Trieste, struck on front with 'Constainopel' cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) and, on reverse exceptional strike across flap of "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSPOLI in green (unlisted). Oval Triest arrival (July 21). A fine and rare entire.
    Note: 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.
    Provenance: Cengiz Arsman, May 2005, lot 20208.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 1470 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 6/i
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    1871 (Oct 21): Cover from Constantinople sent registered to Vienna, the combined rate paid by 1867/74 25 s. deep violet tied by CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) in black, with 'RECOM No.' above. Vienna arrival on reeverse. An attractive and surprisingly scarce single franking.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 1471 Österreich. Levante

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    1873 (July 27): Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, franked by by 1867/74 5 s. red and 10 s. blue tied by two strikes of three line LETTERE ARIVATE / COL VAPORE /  DAL LEVANTE in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 99) on arrrival. Oval Trieste datestamp (Aug 1) on reverse of a scarce entire.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 1472 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4+7
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    1874 (May 22): Cover at double rate to Marseille endorsed 'via Varna', franked by 1867/74 10 s. deep blue pair and 50 s. brown, perf. 12 tied by CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) in black. Reverse with Paris (May 28) and Marseille datestamps. The 50 soldi with perf. faults and some ageing, nevertheless a fine and rare 70 soldi franking.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 1473 Österreich. Levante

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    1874 (Nov 18): Cover to Galatz, Romania franked by 1867/74 15 s. brown tied by COSTANTINOPEL cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 390) with very scarce 'Too Late' handstamp alongside NACH POSTSCHLUSS in black (fig. 419). Galatz arrival cds (Nov 25) on reverse of an attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1474 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 2+4
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    1875: The UPU effect-June 26, 1875 cover to Venice with 23 soldi rate paid by 1867/74 3 s. green and pair of 10 s. deep blue arriving on July 1, 1875; matched with a cover used in first months of UPU rate to Venice with single 1867/74 10 s. deep blue, also tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 446). Minor faults but a nice contrasting pair.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1475 Österreich. Levante

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    1878: Scarce 4 s. red on buff postal stationery card used to Adelsburg cancelled CONSTANTINOPEL cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) and spike holed 5 s. card similarly used in 1883 but struck with 'Too Late' marking NACH POSTSCHLUSS in black (fig. 419).
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 170 CHF

    Losnr. : 1476 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3+5
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    1879 (April 9): Cover from Constantinople to Bombay / India franked by 1867/74 5 s. red and 15 s. deep brown tied by bold COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447). Reverse with Austrian thimble 'Alexandrien' transit thence through Egyptian P.O. in Alexandria and Suez (April 20), with 'Sea Post Office' datestamp alongside (April 25). A fine and attractive cover to a rare destination.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1477 Österreich. Levante

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    1889 (April 6): Astonishing 71 piastre commercial cover to Vienna bearing 1888 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine and 5 pi. on 50 kr. red-lilac in a pair, vertical strip of four and block of eight all cancelled by CONSTNTINOPEL I / ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 396) in black. Yellow registration label at base of an extraordinary cover.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1478 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 15
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    1890 (May 10): Printed Matter rate cover, flap unsealed, mailed to Colchester, UK franked by single 1888 10 pa. on 3 kr. green tied by CONSTANTINOPEL II / OESTERREICHISCHE POST cds. Colchester (May 15) arrival on reverse of a scarce franking.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 1479 Österreich. Levante

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    1890 (Sept 10): 1 pi. on 10 kr. blue on blue stationery letter-card sent registered to Vienna with 1888 10 pa. on 3 kr. green pair and single 20 pa. on 5 kr. red all tied by CONSTANTINOPEL I / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps in black, with yellow registered label below. Charming and attractive usage.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 1480 Österreich. Levante

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    1893/95: Covers (2) from Constantinople with earlier cover franked by strip of five 8 pa. on 2 kr. brown used to Alexandria (signed Kessler), the 1895 cover also franked by five 8 pa. on 2 kr. brown also from Constantinopel III, this used to Znain (signed Ferchenbauer); also a certificate of posting receipt dated 1889.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1481 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 23+24
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    1894 (April 13): Advice of Delivery yellow form for a registered packet to Prijedor, Bosnia franked by 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine tied by CONSTANTINOPEL / OESTERREICHISCHE POST / I datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 397) in black; also an 1897 re-folded registered cover showing the usage of a 2 pi. on 20 kr. green paying registered rate and 1 pi. on 10 kr. cancelled 'AR'. A fresh and attractive pair.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1482 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 27
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    1896 (Jan 25): Strasser cover sent registered to Schellenberg franked by 1890 20 pi. on 2 g. carmine tied by perfect strike of CONSTANTINOPEL / OESTERREISCHISCHE POST / I datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 400) with yellow registered label at left. Overfranked by a factor of ten-was Philipp Stasser the originator of philatelic covers?-but nevertheless a rare usage of this stamp on letter.
     
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1483 Österreich. Levante

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    1858/1914: Constantinople Austrian Post Office collection on leaves with covers/cards (54), with stampless paid mail to Bavaria and France with floral datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), 1864 and 1865 franked covers to London and Como (the latter a three colour franking), 1864 and 1867 issue in-coming covers to Constantinople, 1872/75 covers at 10 s. rates, 15 s. rates and 23 soldi rate to Italy (3), 1867/74 10 s. and 25 s. on 1873 cover to Lyons (signed Ferchenbauer), 1885 reg'd cover to UK with 1883 10 s. pair, 1896 reg'd cover with 8 pa. on 2 kr. (6) and 20 pa. on 5 kr. (2) to Paris, Parcel Cards (3) incl. 1910 usage with 1908 20 pi. blue, 1912 1 pi. perfinned used on taxed cover to Switzerland etc. A fine lot.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1484 Österreich. Levante

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    1698/1848: The collection of sea mail (25 covers) from Constantinople covering a 200 year period, with 1698 entire forwarded in Livorno to Venice (very early Forwarding Agent), 1733 entire to Venice marked 'via Corfu', 1736 entire to Marseille forwarded by Palm Brothers in Vienna, 1749 Austrian and Venetian post covers,1782 disinfected entire with red Semlin seal, 1786 entire with 'v.t.s. - P.F.A.' (Amalric) Forwarding Agent handstamp in black applied in Geneva, 1801 entire addressed to Nicholas Clary (Louis Napoleon's father-in-law), 1801 entire to Saxony, 1805 entire to Spain, 1820 cover to Amsterdam, 1824/28 covers (4) to Belgium, 1839 and 1841 covers with CONSTANTINOPEL (Tchlilinghirian 383) in black etc. A marvelous lot.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1485 Österreich. Levante

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    1868/90c: Constantinople Lloyd Agency, the collection on leaves (16 items) with blue oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSTANTI-NOPOLI "Sunburst" cachet on reverse, framed oval Agenzia cachet used on cover to Beirut, 1869 entire to Galatz, 1868 and 1873 covers at 23 soldi rate to Italy (one is a three colour franking), 1871 cover from Odessa franked 10 kopek through Lloyd Office to Metelino, 1877 cover with 1867/74 5 s. red to Livorno, 1878 with 10 s. to Trieste, 1880 covers with manuscript cancellations (2), 1884 reg'd cover to Durazzo with two 15 s. etc. (Tchilinghirian figs. 442, 446, 447, 449). A very interesting lot.
     
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 1486 Österreich. Levante

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    1904/18: Constantinople Field Post Office 451 collection on leaves, with covers/cards (14), together with four cards from S.M.S. TAURUS, others from Howitzer Battery No. 36, Mortar Battery No. 9 and No. 24, the Military Plenipotentiary, Railway Transport Officer, Reserve Hospital etc.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 1487 Österreich. Levante

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    Canea 1845 (Aug 17): Entire letter from Canea to Alexandria, Egypt (Sonnino correspondence), disinfected by slits at Syra, Greece; struck with fine oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CANEA handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 532). No apparent charge raised on arrival. A fresh and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 480 CHF

    Losnr. : 1488 Österreich. Levante

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    1857 (Nov 4): Entire letter from Canea to Trieste, initially charged 3 kr. for local post, altered to '9' kreuzer charge for ship mail rate- as Trieste was outside the Levant ring this was illegal but apparently accepted. The cover struck with fine oval framed "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CANEA handstamp in green. Reverse with Trieste arrival cds (Nov 10) in red. Unrecorded by Tchilinghirian - a magnificent and rare entire, believed unique.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1489 Österreich. Levante

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    1860 (Jan 26): Entire letter from Canea to Syra, Greece struck with fine oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CANEA handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 532). Charged '20' lepta to pay for inland delivery with Syros arrival cds on reverse. A rare entire.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1490 Österreich. Levante

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    1870 (Nov 28): Entire letter from Canea to Syra franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by two line dated CANEA handstamp in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 533), charged on arrival for local delivery with Greece Large Hermes 20 lepta blue on bluish, ample to large margins all round, tied by 'Syros' datestamp in black. A few file folds but a scarce and appealing entire. Signed Sorani.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1491 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    1873 (Nov 2): Cover from Canea to Syra, Greece franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by two line dated CANEA handstamp in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 533), Greek inland fee paid by Large Hermes head 20 lepta deep blue on bluish tied by dotted '67' lozenge; the 20 l. crossed by minor file fold but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1492 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4/II
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    1881 (Feb 7): Entire letter from Canea to Marseille franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by perfect strike of circular three line dated CANEA cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534) in black. Brindisi transit (Feb 13) and Marseille arrival cds on reverse of a fine cover.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1493 Österreich. Levante

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    1909 (June 6): Cover to Janina (Albania) franked by 1908 5 c. green on yellow pair and single 15 c. brown tied by CANEA / ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 537) unusually struck in brown; Janina Austrian P.O. arrival on reverse.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 1494 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 17+19+20
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    1909 (Sept 12): 5 c. green on buff postal stationery envelope sent registered to Prague, up-rated with 1908 5 c. green on yellow (2), 15 c. brown and 25c. blue on blued all tied by CANEA / ÖSTERR. POST code 'a' datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 538) in black. Prague Pneumatic post '1612' serial number alongside. A charming cover correctly rated at 25 centimes postage + 30 centimes registration. Signed Hochleutner.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 1495 Österreich. Levante

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    Candia 1861 (March 3): Entire letter from Candia to Syros, Greece struck with oval framed "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CANDIA handstamp in green (Tchilinghirian fig. 541). Reverse with Syros arrival cds and charged double rate '40' lepta due for inland delivery in manuscript. Mentioned in Tchilinghirian, the earliest known example of this handstamp, a magnificent cover.
    Provenance: Collection Müller.
     
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1496 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22
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    1867 (June 3): Cover at double rate from Candia to Syra, Greece franked by Levant 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, in a horizontal pair tied by CANDIA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) in brown. Charged due for local delivery on arrival with 1862/67 Large Hermes 40 l. rosy mauve on blued, crossed by file fold, tied by Syros cds. An impressive and rare franking.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1497 Österreich. Levante

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    1872 (May 27): Cover from Candia to Syra, Greece franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue neatly tied by CANDIA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) in black. Superfluous usage of 'P.P.' alongside in black and charged on arrival with Large Hermes 10 lepta orange on greenish horizontal pair tied by 'Syra' arrival cds. Usual file fold but a beautiful cover.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1498 Österreich. Levante

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    Rethymno 1860c. (Sept 15): Cover from Rettimo to Constantinople sent unpaid with red crayon '20' (kreuzer) to pay, struck with perfect impression of circular RETTIMO datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). 'Costantinopoli' cds of receipt in blue on reverse of a fine cover.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1499 Österreich. Levante

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    1868 (Oct 12): Cover from Rettimo to Syra, Greece franked by Levant 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ in a horizontal pair, some ageing, tied by bold strike of circular RETTIMO datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). Charged on arrival for inland deliveery with Greece Large Hermes 1862/67 20 lepta blue on bluish, four margins, tied by 'Syros' cds. Minor file folds but a very rare cover.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 1500 Österreich. Levante

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    1873 (April 15): Postal Receipt form in Turkish script repeated in Italian, stating reciept of 13 postal stationery cards for the sum of 41½ piastres, signed and dated with superb "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / RETTIMO handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 548) struck in blue. Signed Nakri.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1501 Österreich. Levante

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    1879 (Sept 2): Registered cover from Rettimo to Constantinople franked by 1867/74 10 s. deep blue (2, one on reverse) each tied by RETTIMO three line datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550) with two strikes of RECOM. alongside. Reverse with 'Constantinopel / Lloyd' arrival (Sept 6). Fresh and fine, a scarce cover.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 1502 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 17+18+20
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    1910 (Feb 25): Cover from Rettimo sent registered to Austria, with 1908 5 c. green on yellow (3), 10 c. red on rose and 25c. blue on blued all tied by RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST code 'a' datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 552) in black. Correctly rated at 25 c. postage and 30 centimes registration, a colourful cover sensibly opened for display.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 1503 Österreich. Levante

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    1852/07: Group of covers/cards (13) with 1852 entire from Canea (Tchilinghirian fig. 533), 1881 cover with 10 s. tied RETTIMO cds (fig. 549), 1891 usages of 20 pa. stationery card cancelled CANDIA (fig. 544) and 1895 usage with CANDIA cds in blue (rare), 1895 and 1905 cards with Canea I.R. SPEDIZIONE datestamps (fig. 535), 1904 delightful usage of 1 pi. stationery letter-card sent registered to Vienna with 5 c. (2) and 10 c. (2) tied CANEA / ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps and a 1907 card with same cds in violet (fig. 545), 1898 front of Soldier's letter with 1 pi. tied CANDIA etc.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700 CHF

    Losnr. : 1504 Österreich. Levante

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    Crete-Allied Intervention. 1899 (March 24): Soldier's Letter from Private Smith of the Northumberland Fusiliers, mailed at normal (not concessionary) postage rate from Candia to Nottingham franked by 1890 1pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine tied by CANDIA / ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 545) in black. Nottingham (April 5) arrival cds on reverse. Usual soiling but a rare usage from the British Occupation.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1505 Österreich. Levante

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    Crete-Allied Intervention. 1897 (Sept 28): Turkey 20 pa. claret postal stationery card used to Fiume cancelled by HANIA datestamp, written from a member of the Austrian Contingent on 'S.M.S.Tiger', which arrived at Suda Bay in March 1897, after peace-keeping duties it left Crete in April 1898; another card from the Austrian Contingent from a seaman on the 'S.M.S. Maria Theresa', and two further cards from Hania from the German Contingent, one from the German Crusiser 'Augusta' and the other from the Battleship 'Oldenburg'. A scarce and fine group (7 items).
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1506 Österreich. Levante

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    Crete-Allied Intervention. 1898 (Nov 25) : 20 pa. bright violet, handstruck locally on imperforate medium white wove paper, two examples (one in a very pale shade) used for 1 piastre double rate to St. Myron, tied by HERAKLEION handstamps in black. The envelope with faults but rare Gi B1 = £ 450+.
    Note: The Lloyd Agency operated the Posts on behalf of the British peace-keeping forces in Candia, the ink on the adhesives also being supplied by the Agency.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1507 Österreich. Levante

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    1858 (April 23): Entire letter from Limassol via Larnaca to Constantinople at double weight, struck with fine oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / LARNACA handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 2). Reverse with manuscript '24' (kreuzer) denoting double the usual ship rate. Slight horizontal file fold well away from the handstamp, a magnificent example of the rarest postal marking of Cyprus.

    Provenance: Collection Bloomfield.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1508 Österreich. Levante

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    1861 (Nov 16): Entire letter from Limassol to Trieste, struck in transit with scarce two line dated LARNACA / 16 NOV. handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) in black. Reverse with Trieste arrival (Nov 18) and charged '20' kreuzer due in manuscript to pay. File fold away from handstamp, a scarce cover.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 1509 Österreich. Levante

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    1867 (Nov 25): Entire letter from Larnaca via Trieste to Vienna, Pollak correspondence, struck with excellent impression of the LARNACA DI CIPRO datestamp (Tchilinghiran fig. 3 ) in brown, manuscript rated '10/10' (10 kr. by sea, 10 kr. by land) and again noted '20' in ink on arrival to pay. Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (Dec 9) in red. A superb and rare entire.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 1510 Österreich. Levante

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    1874 (Oct 6): Entire letter from Larnaca to Syra, Greece franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by LARNACA DI CIPRO datestamp (Tchilinghiran fig. 3 ) in brown, with Greece Large Hermes 20 lepta blue on greyish applied for inland delivery tied by dotted '67' lozenge in black. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' datestamp of transit (Oct 9) and Syra arrival cds. Both adhesives creased but nevertheless a not unattractive and very rare entire.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1512 Österreich. Levante

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    Kustendje 1863 & 1868: Covers (2) with earlier entire from Constantinople to Lyon, France cancelled in transit with LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844) and charged 10 décimes due on receipt; also an 1868 entire letter to Constantinople carried on the final voyage of the Lloyd Kustendje line and cancelled (July 22) by LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE datestamp. Crossed by file fold but a remarkable usage.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1513 Österreich. Levante

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    1875 (April 18): Entire letter to Constantinople franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by bold strike of KUSTENDJE / TURQUIE datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 846). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzia / Costantinopoli' arrival datestamp of the same day. The only cancellation issued to a Levant Office with 'Turquie' in the datestamp. Some soiling but a rare usage.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 1514 Österreich. Levante

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    Sulina 1856 (Jan 13): Entire letter from Sulina to the Theologo Brothers in Galatz, struck with oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SULINA in green (unrecorded by Tchilinghirian or Blistyar) with arrival docketed the next day in Galatz. Despite the blurred appearance this is beleived to be one of just two known covers showing the Agency seal-an extremely important entire as Sulina only acquired Post Office status two years later in 1858 and showing the preliminary activity of the Agency prior to that date.
    Provenance: Collections Brandt, Garmiryan and Arsman.
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1515 Österreich. Levante

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    1873 (April 15): Cover from Sulina to Trieste with 1867/74 15 s. brown tied by SULINA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 839) in black. Trieste arrival on reverse. A few minor imperfections but scarce.
    Ausruf : 220 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1516 Österreich. Levante

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    1873 (Oct 24): Entire letter to Trieste with 1867/74 15 s. brown tied by bold strike of SULINA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 840) with year date, reverse with Itzkany cds (Oct 28) and Trieste arrival (Oct 31). A rare entire: carried on the winter route to avoid ice on the Danube. Fresh and very fine, a delightful cover. Signed Ferchenbauer, Seitz.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1517 Österreich. Levante

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    Tulcea 1857 (April 27): Entire letter from Tultscha (Tulcia) to Constantinople struck with good impression of the rare oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / TULCIA in blue-green (Tchilinghirian fig. 836). Crossed by file fold but a rare marking used a year prior to the date Tchilinghirian suggested the Office re-opened after the Crimean War.
    Note: The Lloyd agent in Tultscha was also the Danube Steam Navigation Co. agent and the Austrian Consul.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1518 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22+V23
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    1865/66: Covers (2), earlier example to Cefalonia, Ionian Islands franked by Austrian Levant 1864 15 s. brown, perf 9½ tied by superlative strike of TULTSCHA datestamp (July 6) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 837), the cover unfortunately with cuts at left, with Argostolian Greek arrival cds on reverse in black and an 1866 entire letter to Vienna franked by 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½ in a vertical pair tied by TULTSCHA cds in black. Despite fault a rare usage from an elusive Office.
     
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1519 Österreich. Levante

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    1843 (Sept 15): Entire letter from Alexandria to Steyr, Austria prepaid 12 kreuzer to Trieste by sea, charged a further 12 kr. due on receipt under the new 1842 tariff for the inland journey to destination, struck with bold ALEXANDRIA straight line handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 1). Steyr arrival (Oct 9) on reverse. Superb and wonderful cover-the earliest recorded usage of this handstamp. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1520 Österreich. Levante

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    ALEXANDRIA. 1735 (Aug 4): Entire letter from Alexandria to Venice with manuscript docketing 'Con Berg.no C.D.C' (whom God preserve), disinfected at Venice (remains of red wafer seal on reverse). Red crayon on front indicating no charges were to be raised. Fresh and fine, an early entire.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1521 Österreich. Levante

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    1846 (May 26): Entire letter, vinegar splashed and with two slits for disinfection due to Cholera outbreak, mailed from the Sardinian Consulate in Alexandria to Syra, Greece and struck with very fine strike of oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ALEXANDRIA in bright blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Charged 18 kreuzers on reverse in crayon alongside Sardinian Consular cachet in black, rated '20' (kreuzer) in manuscript for a single letter on front. An extremely rare entire.
    Note: The Lloyd Office in Alexandria was sub-servient to the Consular Office which helps to explain the rarity of this marking, found used only in 1846.
    Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini (lot 32134) and Kurt Wolfsbauer.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1522 Österreich. Levante

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    Alexandria 1847 (July 20): Entire letter, slitted for disinfection due to Cholera outbreak, mailed from Alexandria to Livorno through the Austrian P.O. with fine two line dated ALEXANDRIEN / JUL.20 despatch in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 2), prepaid at 24 kreuzer, noted on reverse in manuscript. Initially disinfected by slits at Trieste and then again with framed DISINFETTATA DEL LAZARETTO / ST. ROCCO DI LIVORNO in black on reverse. Transits of 'Trieste via / di mare' in black and circular 'Austria No.1' in black applied in Florence. Charged 8 centesemi due on receipt. A fine and scarce cover that displays well.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1523 Österreich. Levante

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    1850 (Oct 28): Entire letter written from Batavia, Netherlands East Indies to London via Trieste; with sender's cachet in red at left and Batavia half round datestamp in blue. Struck in transit with two line dated ALEXANDRIEN / 7 DEC handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 2) in black, prepaid as far as Alexandria and then rated 9 kr. (Lloyd ship), 10 kr. Austrian transit cost, 6½ gr. to  Aachen. Framed 'Aus Oesterreich' and framed K.PR. POST-SPED BUREAU / DER WILLIAMS BAHN. in red on reverse with London arrival (Oct 20) in red. A fine and scarce cover.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900 CHF
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