Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Österreich. Levante

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  • Losnr. : 1524 Österreich. Levante

    1857 (June 5): Lloyd Austriaco ticket for a third class passenger travelling from Alexandria to Piraeus, struck on front with good impression of rare AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ALEXANDRIA in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Fascinating document with rules stated on reverse 'No letter, parcels, mail pouches etc. may be carried in the baggage' and 'Servants will travel steerage and may enter the higher classes, but only to serve their masters and mistresses' and 'Gentlemen may not enter Ladies' cabins'. Also an Egyptian 1 pi. stat. envelope cancelled 'Damanhour-Alexandria' TPO with 'Agenzia Del Lloyd Austro-Ungarico / Alessandria' cachet. Scarce and most unusual pair.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1525 Österreich. Levante

    1861 (March 14): Cover from Alexandria to Florence with 'Alexandrien' cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 5) in green and struck twice with large '15/15' (kreuzer) handstamp (unlisted by Van Der Linden) being the amount payable from Alexandria to Trieste and the onward 15 kr. for Trieste to Ancona. Manuscript '9½' charge for Ancona to Florence (Tuscany) for the amount due in soldi on receipt. Reverse with two Italian TPO's and Florence arrival cds (March 28). Rare and most appealing cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1526 Österreich. Levante

    1862 (Oct 27): Entire letter from Triest to Alexandria endorsed 'Col Vapore Austr. diretto' with very fine oval COL VAPORE DA TRIESTE struck in blue on arrival, with ALEXANDRIEN datestamp in same ink (Nov 3) on reverse. Charged '30' kreuzer due for a double weight letter. The earliest recorded usage with the 'Trieste' slug in the handstamp: it was removeable and 'Berutti' or 'Smirne' could be added as desired. Fine and attractive entire.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 800 CHF

    Losnr. : 1527 Österreich. Levante

    1874 (Jan 12): 4 soldi red postal stationery card, creased horizontally, mailed to Prague and struck with ALEXANDRIEN datestamp with three line date (Tchilinghirian fig. 11) in black-a rare cancellation introduced in July 1873 and in use for just seven months-with Prague arrival (Jan 19) at left. The 4 soldi card was in use from 1873 until June 1874 when it was replaced by the 5 s. card in anticipation of the UPU universal rate. Despite the fault, a very rare usage from Alexandria.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 1528 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4
    1879 (April 22): Registered cover to Langnau, Switzerland franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue (2, one for postage and further 10 s. for registration) each tied by ALEXANDRIEN / RECOM. datestamps in black with registration number alongside in 'Recom' box. Reverse with Naples transit (26/4) and Swiss Ambulant (28/4). File fold well away from addhesives, a fine and scarce cover.
    Note: It is interesting that only the Alexandria and Bucharest Offices had a datestamp with 'Recom.' for registered mail.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 1529 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3
    1882 & 1884: Postal Stationery envelopes: 1882 usage of 3 s. green envelope used to Berlin and up-rated with 1867/74 5 s. red tied by 'Alexandrien' thimble datestamp (Oct 17) in black; reverse with Triest transit and arrival (Oct 25); and rare usage of the 25 s. grey-lilac envelope sent registered to Triest, neatly cancelled by 'Alexandrien' thimble datestamp (Sept 29, 1884) with arrival (Oct 6) on reverse and the cover returned to the Austrian P.O. with second 'arrival' (Oct 15) alongside. A rare and fine pair.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1530 Österreich. Levante

    1762/1876: Entire letters/covers (9), with 1762 ship letter from Alexandria to Venice forwarded in manuscript by Salomon Aghib in Livorno and charged 4 soldi, a similar 1762 entire letter from Cairo to Venice forwarded in Livorno, 1862 and 1870 letters unpaid and prepaid with 1867 5 s. and 15 s. addhesives, 1873 entire to Trieste franked by 1867 15 s. brown and cover to Beirut franked by pair of 10 s. blue.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1531 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4/I
    Port Said 1870 (April 4): Cover from Port Said to Syra, Greece franked by 1867 10 s. blue tied by fine strike of PORTO SAID / EGYPTEN thimble datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) in black. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (April 9) and Syros arrival (March 29/April 10) cds in black. Taxed on arrival for internal delivery with Greece Large Hermes 1868 10 l. pale orange on greenish paper pair tied by Syros cds. File folds away from adhesives, a major rarity of Mediterranean and Austrian Levant Postal History with no more than five covers recorded. Signed Colla, Ferchenbauer and Todd AIEP.
    Note: The Port Said Office was opened on April 13, 1869 in anticipation of the new Lloyd Line to India, but closed in 1872.
    Provenance: Collection Anton & Elizabeth Jerger.
    Ausruf : 10.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 14.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1532 Österreich. Levante

    1871 (Sept 23): Entire letter from Alexandria to Port Said endorsed 'Par Vapeur Austrichienne' in manuscript, rated '20' at upper left and struck on arrival with PORTO SAID / EGYPTEN thimble (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) datestamp (Sept 23) on front and on reverse, transferred to the Egyptian P.O. for local delivery with 'V.R.Poste Egiziane-Port Said' cds on reverse. An extremely fine and very rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
     
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1533 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V20+V22
    Janina 1865 (Sept 6): Entire letter from Janina to Corfu slit for disinfection, franked by Levant 1864 3 s. green in a vertical strip of three and single 10 s. blue, both perf. 9½, paying the reduced rate of 19 soldi; the adhesives tied by JANINA datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 509) and rated '20' in manuscript for Greek inland delivery, franked by Greece Large Hermes 1862/67 20 lepta deep blue on bluish tied by 'Kerkyra / 106' datestamp. The cover is stained and creased through three adhesives, it is however, extremely scarce.
    Note: There was a 1 soldi/kreuzer reduction for the use of the Lloyd ferry to Corfu.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1534 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21
    1866 (Feb 15): Cover from Janina to Trieste franked by delightful usage of Levant 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ in a vertical strip of three and a vertical pair all tied by JANINA datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 509). Triest arrival on reverse of a fine franking pre-paying the Levant rate (20 s.) and 5 s. for the postage within Austria. Central stamp with file fold but a rare cover of most delightful appearance.
    Provenance: 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 1513.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 1535 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 57
    1919 (March 5): Cover mailed to Sheffield, UK on the day Greek Troops entered and occupied Turkish Janina, franked by Austrian Levant 1908 1 pi. blue on blued tied by Turkish bilingual JANINA datestamp in black. Unusual and appealing cover.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 1536 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3
    1873c/1910.: Covers/cards (4) with large part cover mailed from Janina to Vienna franked by 1867/74 5 s. red (three examples) cancelled by 'Janina' in manuscript, 1903 card with 10 pa. pair tied by JANINA / ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 513), 1907 with 1 pi. on cover cancelled by same cds in violet (rare), 1910 cover to Munich with 1908 1 pi. etc.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 1537 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 11
    Prevesa 1887/1898: Cover and card from Prevesa, earlier item mailed to Trieste with 1883 10 s. blue tied by PREVESA cds (Tchilinghiran fig. 517), and 1898 20 pa. stationery card used to Stanley Gibbons in London cancelled by superb PREVESA / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp (fig. 518).
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1538 Österreich. Levante

    Sayada 1904 (Jan 26): Postcard of Gravosa written from Sayada to Corfu, franked by Turkey 10 pa. green, minor ageing around perfs., tied by oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SAYADA cachet in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 520). Sayada, some 55 miles north of Prevesa, had a population of between 1'000 and 2'000 mainly illiterate people at this date. A major rarity of the Austrian Lloyd, Tchilinghirian recorded no covers at all.
    Provenance: Michael Sacher.
                       Henry Houser, June 1992, lot 1038.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1539 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 54
    Sayada 1910 (March 5): Postcard to Vienna franked by 1908 Levant 20 pa. red on rose tied by bold strike of framed 'Agenzia / DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SAJADA (Epiro)' datestamp in purple (Tchilinghirian fig. 521). A wonderful and extremely rare usage in immaculate condition.
     
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1540 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 34
    Parga 1901 (Aug): Cover from Parga to the Lloyd Agency in Syra, Greece struck on reverse with oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PARGA cachet in red, franked by 1 pi. on 25 h. grey ultramarine tied by 'Lloyd Austriaco XXXII' datestamp in black, with further Kerkyra cds and Syros cds's on reverse. The letter was picked up from Parga by the Lloyd Steamer Juno II. A rare and most unusual cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1541 Österreich. Levante

    Piraeus 1866 (March 8): Entire letter from Piraeus to Athens, struck with the sole recorded example of the oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PIREO in bright blue (Tchilinghirian 522). Matched with a 1901 5 lepta stationery card with a later Lloyd cachet AGENZA PRIMARIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PIREO also in blue on reverse (fig. 524). The Lloyd Agency was obviously not permitted to provide Postal Services within Greece, however this cover proves that mail was transmitted by courier under Lloyd's own seal. An extraordinary and fine entire letter and unique.
    Provenance: Henry Houser, June 1992, lot 1041.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1542 Österreich. Levante

    1898 (May 16): Cover from Piraeus to Paris, slight file fold, franked by Athens printing Small Hermes imperforate 25 l. reddish purple tied by oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PIREO in violet, with Piraeus transit and Paris arrival on reverse; also a small piece with Small Hermes 5 l. bright green imperforate cancelled by complete 'Agenzia Primaria / DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / 11 APR. 1898 / PIREO' in blue. The Lloyd Office in Piraeus was only allowed to accept parcels, thus the items here are both extremely rare.
    Provenance: A.C.Lascarides, Nov 1988.
                       Henry Houser, June 1992, lot 1042.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 950 CHF

    Losnr. : 1544 Österreich. Levante

    1872 (Oct 31): Entire letter sent unpaid from Syra to Vienna struck on arrival in Trieste with oval datestamp (Nov 11) and both the italic "Let.a arr.ta per Mare' and three line LETTERE ARRIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE (Tchilinghirian fig. 29 and 99) all in black. Rated '20' kreuzers due in crayon with Vienna (Nov 12) cds on reverse. A fine entire: the italic handstamp was meant to be used on Adriatic Mail, the three line on Levant Mail.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1545 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4/II
    1880 (Sept 5): Slightly tired cover with re-enforced flaps, mailed from Syra to Genova franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by rare usage of oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRO-UNGARICO / SIRA handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 526) over Markotzis Agent's cachet. Framed small cartridge 'Piroscafi / Postali / Italiani' in black above and reverse with Brindisi cds and Genova arrival. Extremely rare.
    Provenance: Collection Dr. A. Kohane, November 1997, lot 10643.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1546 Österreich. Levante

    Patras 1846 (Feb 20): Bill of Lading receipted by G.A.Kolmünzer as 'Agent for Ships' alongside fine strike of oval framed AGENZIE DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PATRASSO in blue. Displays well, a fine and appealing document.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1547 Österreich. Levante

    Jerusalem 1854c.: Envelope with two well repaired holes in front panel, mailed from Jerusalem to Constantinople struck with two fine strikes of oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / GEHUSALEME struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. P). Reverse with rate notification '4/30' in manuscript for 30 kr. postage + 4 kr. for the Post Coach charge to Beirut. Extremely rare markings and one strike is both upright and superb.
    Provenance: Collection Henry Houser, June 1992, lot 1210.
                       Gordon Torrey, Corinphila sale 99, June 1997, lot 9710.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1548 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
    1865 (Nov 15): Entire letter from Jerusalem to Constantinople with sender's cachet at upper left, carried by hand to Jaffa with Forwarding Agent's cachet, franked by defective Levant 1864 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown tied by JAFFA datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. E) in a watery black ink. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' datestamp (Nov 24) and 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' arrival cds. Despite faults, a very rare cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1549 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4
    1873 (Feb 28): Registered cover from Jerusalem to Kishinev, Russia franked on front and back with 1867/74 10 s. blue (5 examples) all tied by GERUSALEMME datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. D) in black. Straight line RECOM. alongside and reverse with framed Triest registered transi, Volchisk transit and Kishinev arrivals. A rare and splendid cover to an unusual destination.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1550 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 37
    1908 (Feb 27): Parcel Card to Budapest, Hungary franked on front and back with 1903/05 1 pi. blue (5) and 1900 10 pi. on 2 kr. violet-grey tied by JERUSALEM / OSTERR. POST code 'a' datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. M) in black. Labels for two parcels at top and Trieste transit and reverse with Budapest arrival (March 12). A scarce 15 piastre franking.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1551 Österreich. Levante

    1882/1910: Jerusalem cover/card lot (11) with 1882 cover to UK franked Levant 1867/74 10 s. blue with bilingual Jerusalem cds (Tchilinghirian fig. H), 1890 cover to USA with 1883 10 s. tied by same cds, 1885 cover with 1883 10 s. blue tied Jerusalem cds (fig. G), 1898 card for Kaiser's visit with cds in violet (fig. K), 1899/1900 'Last Christmas of Century' cards with two different BETHLEHEM violet cachets, each at 20 pa. rate (fig. K), stationery showing code 'a' and 'b' datestamps, two registration receipts with code 'c' and 'd' datestamps etc.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1552 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
    Haifa 1866c. (April 24): Cover from Caifa to Vienna franked by Levant 1864 5 s. rose and 10 s, blue, perf. 9½, tied by CAIFA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. E) in blue. The envelope with 'Kaipha' endorsed at top and reverse with Triest (May 7) and Vienna (May 8) datestamps. Rare and very fine.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1553 Österreich. Levante

    Caifa. 1886/1913: Cover/cards etc. (6) with 1886 cover from Haifa to Limoges, France franked by Levant 1883 10 s. ultramarine, perf. 9½ tied by CAIFA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. F) in black, 1897 International Money Order envelope (rare) and 1900 Certificate of Posting with CAIFA / OESTERREICHISCHE POST cds (fig. J), 1903 postcard with superb strike on 20 pa. of CAIFA / OESTERREICHISCHE POST (fig. K.), 1908 Printed Matter cover bearing Crete 5 c. green with code 'a' datestamp (fig. L) etc. A good lot.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 1554 Österreich. Levante

    Jaffa 1872 (March 2): Austrian Levant 15 soldi brown postal stationery envelope, a fine used example to Breslau, Germany, cancelled by bold strike of JAFFA datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig.E). Reverse with Breslau arrival cds (March 17). Minor edge tear at lower left of no significance, an exceptional and extremely rare usage, believed to be the sole example of this envelope used from Jaffa. Signed Sorani, A. Diena.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 950 CHF

    Losnr. : 1555 Österreich. Levante

    1889/1914: Covers/cards (7) from Jaffa, with 1889 cover to Todmorden, UK franked by 1883 10 s. tied by JAFFA cds (Tchilinghirian fig 3G), 1911 card showing fine framed AUS JERUSALEM / ÖSTERR. POST handstamp (fig. 3), JAFFA / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps code 'a' and 'b' usages, 1907 Parcel Card with 5 pi. on 1 g. carmine etc.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1556 Österreich. Levante

    Corfu 1851 (Jan 12): Entire letter from Corfu to Santa Maura with Corfu despatch cds in black, struck on arrival with the sole recorded example of the oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / STA. MAURA "Sunburst" handstamp in black. Minor faults to the entire but a great rarity of Lloyd postal history.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1557 Österreich. Levante

    1857 (Dec 26): Entire letter from Corfu to Trieste endorsed 'Vapor d'Alexandria' at top, placed on Lloyd Alexandria-Trieste line vessel and struck on despatch with oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CORFU handstamp in brownish ink. Struck on arrival in Triest with fine two line COL VAPORE / D'ALESSANDRIA (Tchilinghirian fig. 82) in black and charged '9' kreuzer, the rate from Corfu. The earliest recorded usage of this Agenzia marking, a fine and rare cover. Signed Zanetti.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1558 Österreich. Levante

    1868 (June 7/19): Entire letter from Corfu with 'Kerkyra/106' despatch cds in black and prepaid with Large Hermes 1862/67 20 lepta blue on greyish tied by dotted '106' lozenge, mailed to Janina, Albania with transit of PREVESA Austrian P.O. (June 20) well struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 516). Manuscript '20' (kreuzer) to collect for Lloyd service. Reverse with Austrian P.O. 'Janina' arrival cds. A most unusual and appealing entire.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1559 Österreich. Levante

    1902c.: Postcard franked by Mercury 1901 1 lepta brown (4) used to Trieste and cancelled by two strikes of oval AGENZIA PRIMARIA AUSTRO-UNGARICO / CORFU handstamp in blue. The card also bears the embossed Lloyd Austriaco seal at left.
    Provenance: Collection Dr. A. Kohane, November 1997, lot 10610.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1560 Österreich. Levante

    1908/12: Cover with Austria 1908 10 h. tied by AGENZIA PRIMARIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CORFU in violet (Tchilinghirian unlisted) and 1912 Greece 5 lepta green stationery card used to Corfu cancelled by oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / STA. MAURA in violet (also unlisted). 
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 1561 Österreich. Levante

    Zante 1841 (Feb 27): Entire letter from Zante to Venice, prepaid to destination at 14 kreuzers, with hooded datestamps of Zante and Corfu in blue and black, endorsed 'per Austriaco Lloyd' at top and disinfected twice, once at Trieste and again on arrival in Venice with framed red cachet NETTO DI FUORI / ET NETTO DI DENTRO.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 1562 Österreich. Levante

    Salonica 1778/80: Two entire letters from Salonica to Marseille, each endorsed 'Salonique' at upper left and endorsed to travel via Semlin, the later entire with superb strike of 'Semlin' transit in black, both have been opened and resealed at Semlin for disinfection. Fresh and very fine.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1563 Österreich. Levante

    1839 (Sept 11): Entire letter from Salonica to Trieste struck with straight line SALONICH handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 593), with fine circular NETTO DI FUORI ET DI DENTRO disinfection cachet applied at Semlin in black alongside. Triest arrival (Sept 25) on reverse in red and charged 12 kreuzer in manuscript. First year of use of the Salonich handstamp.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1564 Österreich. Levante

    1855 (Jan 22): Entire letter from Salonica to Syra, struck with oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SALONICCO in blue (Tchilinghirian 627), as usual a watery light strike, with Syros arrival datestamp on reverse and charged '10' lepta in red crayon.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1565 Österreich. Levante

    1855 (June 1): Entire letter from Salonica to Syra, struck with oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SALONICCO in blue (Tchilinghirian 627), as usual a watery light strike, with Syros arrival datestamp on reverse and charged '10' lepta in red crayon.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 1566 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22+V23
    1864: 10 s. deep blue used with four over-lapped 15 s. brown, all perf. 9½, on cover to Vienna tied by SALONICH / 4. OCTOBRE handstamps (Tchilinghirian fig.594) in blue. Reverse with Vienna arrival cds in black. A few minor imperfections but a charming and rare 70 soldi double rate franking.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 800 CHF

    Losnr. : 1567 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22
    1868 (April 2): Entire letter from Salonica to Chios/Scio franked by Levant 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, tied by bold LLOYD AGENZIE / SALONICHIO datestamp, inverted as usual, in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 628). A fine entire.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700 CHF

    Losnr. : 1568 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4/I
    1870 (Oct 20): Entire letter from Salonica to Volo franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / SALONICHIO datestamp, inverted date as usual, struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 628). A fresh and very fine entire. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 1569 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3+4
    1875 (April 29): Registered cover from Salonica to Trieste franked by 1867/74 5 s. red and 10 s. blue cancelled by SALONICH two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 594), reverse with further 10 s. blue tied by framed RECOMMANDIRT handstamp in black applied on arrival, alongside Triest/Recommandirt framed handstamp, again in black. Some repaired edge wear to the letter sheet but a most unusual and attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1570 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4+5
    1879 (Jan 13): Entire letter from Salonica to Warsaw, Poland, franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown (2, one with rounded corner perf.) tied by two line dated SALONICH handstamps in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 594). Straight line FRANCO at left and red Warsaw arrival cds on reverse. A scarce franking of 40 soldi to the Russian border and charged '10' kopek for local delivery. Despite faults, a not unattractive cover to an unusual destination.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 1571 Österreich. Levante

    1881 (Nov 7): Debit note on Lloyd Austriaco-Ungarico notepaper (for two bundles of hides and bristles going to Volos), struck at top with oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRO-UNGARICO / SALONICCO in blue. Fine and attractive.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 1572 Österreich. Levante

    1781/1914: Covers/cards (15) with 1781 entire letter to Marseille disinfected due to Plague, 1877 and 1882 covers with 1867/74 10 s. blue used to Genoa and Constantinople tIed SALONICCO cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 595), 1889 20 pa. card from Jerusalem marked 'Refusé', 1912 unpaid card from Germany with ½ pi. green Postage Due, also a May 1913 piece with 10 pa. cancelled SALONICH MI datestamp of Mitrovitza (rare) etc.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 1573 Österreich. Levante

    1897 (Jan 24): Registered cover from Salonica to Constantinople, mailed from the Frankish Quarter Sub-Office with 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine (2) tied by superb strike of SALONICH II / ÖESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (Tchilinghirian 612) in black. Yellow registered label at left and reverse with (Jan 28). This scarce cover appears to be the one Tchilinghirian took his illustration from.
    Note: The Branch Office was opened in 1895 as a political response to the opening of a French Office in the Frankish Quarter, it was never justified by the level of business.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 1574 Österreich. Levante

    1897 & 1898: Two matching 20 pa. on 5 kr. rose postal stationery cards, 1897 example cancelled by scarce SALONICH II / ÖSETERREICHISCHE POST cds with error of spelling in Österreichische (Tchilinghirian fig. 611), matched with 1898 card from Salonich I Office taxed with Turkey 1892 20 pa. black Postage Due on arrival in Brousse. An attractive pair.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1575 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4
    1881 (May 4): Registered cover from Salonica to Mainz franked on front and back with 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by SALONICCO datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 595) with Bavarian T.P.O. registered label 'Kufstein-München' on front and arrival (May 18) on reverse. Cover with minor edge wear and sensibly opened for Exhibit display. Signed E. Diena.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 1576 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 35
    1904 (May 21): Double weight cover from Uskub to Graz, Austria franked by 1900 2 pi. on 50 h. grey tied by bold strike of SALONICH Ü / ÖSTERR. POST code 'a' datestamp in black. Graz arrival (May 23) on reverse of a scarce cover.
    Note: This Office, like other branch Offices in Northern Macedonia, were probably opened to act as covert listening posts to monitor Military movements in this sensitive area, certainly the amount of mail handled was too small to justify the Offices.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 1577 Österreich. Levante

    1907 (June 25): Postcard (of the Austro-Hungarian Consulate in Mitrowitza) mailed to Rustchouk, Bulgaria franked by 1903/05 1 pi. blue tied by bold strike of SALONICH MI / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 625). Rustchouk bilingual arrival cds alongside. A rarity in superb condition.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1578 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 54
    1911 (Dec 17): Postcard (view of Prizrend) mailed to Vienna, franked by 1908 20 pa. red on rose tied by very fine SALONICH P / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 624); the date unclear but card clearly dated at left. Extremely rare-Tchilinghirian 'RRR'. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 950 CHF

    Losnr. : 1579 Österreich. Levante

    Serres 1841 (May 20): Entire letter from Serres to Trieste struck with straight line SERRES handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 614), superb NETTO DI FUORI ET DI DENTRO disinfection cachet displaying well at left in black. Triest arrival cds in red (June 16). Some acid ink faults but a rare cover.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1580 Österreich. Levante

    1838/1912: Covers (10) with 1838 first year of use SALONICH (Tchilinghirian fig. 593) on disinfected entire to Trieste, covers (4) with two line dated SALONICH handstamp (fig. 594) struck well in black or blue, 5 s. stationery card with SALONICCO cds (fig. 596), Monastir usage with 1904 card (fig. 623), 1906 cover from Dedeagatch with 1 pi. (fig. 959), 1912 cover with 1908 10 c. of Crete tied by Greek 'Thessalonika' datestamp etc. A good lot.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 1581 Österreich. Levante

    1846 (Sept 24): Entire letter from Serres to Vienna struck with very fine SERES / 24 SEPTEMBRE handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 615). Manuscript rate at right '12+12' (kreuzer) due on receipt, reverse with 'Sigillum Sanitatis' part disinfection seal of Semlin.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1582 Österreich. Levante

    1854 (April 26): Entire letter from Serres to Sarajevo, via Semlin and Vienna struck with SERRES / APR. 20 handstamp of despatch in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 616), endorsed in Serbian on reverse 'forwarded from Vienna May 1, 1854, by your good friend Christos Teshov', thence via Semlin disinfection station with superb NETTO DI FUORI ET DI DENTRO cachet in black. A wonderful entire and very rare.
     
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1583 Österreich. Levante

    1854 (May 18): Cover from Serres to Vienna struck with superb two line dated SERRES handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 616). Disinfected at Semlin with NETTO DI FUORA E SPORCO DI DENTRO cachet in black and Vienna arrival in red (May 27). Unusually the rate is given in Piastres: '2¼' at upper left = 2 pi. 10 paras. A fine entire.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 1584 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V18+V21
    1864 (Aug 23): Entire letter from Serres to Vienna franked by 1863 15 s. brown, perf. 14 horizontal pair, used with 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ tied by SERRES / AGO 23 handstamps in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 616). Reverse with blue sender's cachet alongside Vienna arrival cds (Sept 2). Minor bend on one stamp but a magnificent and very rare entire.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1585 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V23
    1866c. (Dec 25): Entire letter from Serres to Vienna franked by 1864 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, tied by bold strike of SERRES datestamp in green (Tchilinghirian fig. 617); the postage recently reduced under 1866 tariff. Vienna arrival cds (Jan 4) on reverse; also a matching 1873 stampless entire with same SERRES datestamp sent unpaid and charged 20 kr. due. A scarce and attractive pair.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 1586 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 5
    1874 (Feb 17): Cover from Serres to Vienna franked by 1867/74 15 s. brown, cover cancelled by oily SERRES datestamp on departure (Tchilinghirian fig. 617) in blue-the adhesive remaining uncancelled until arrival in Vienna (Feb 20) and cancelled by circular '1' numeral in black. An unusual and attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 1587 Österreich. Levante

    Volos 1856 (April 18): Entire letter from Volo to the Lloyd Agency Office in Salonica, struck with very fine impression of oval framed "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / VOLO in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 630). Some minor creasing to the entire but of great rarity.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1588 Österreich. Levante

    1864 (Oct 26): Cover from Volo to Vienna struck with perfect floral VOLO datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 631) with manuscript '20+15=35' kreuzer due on receipt (Levant sea rate of 20 kr. + inland rate of 15 kr.). A delightful cover.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1589 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3+4
    1873 & 1875: Covers (2) with earlier entire to Genova franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue in a horizontal strip of three tied by VOLO datestamps: rate appears correct for route but probable 5 kr. stamp missing, and an 1875 rather battered but rare and charming cover to Cornwall, UK (rare destination for mail of this period) franked by 5 s. red (6 examples) and single 10 s. deep blue all tied by VOLO datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 631).
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 1590 Österreich. Levante

    Cavalla 1856 (Oct 14): Entire letter from Cavalla to Syra, struck with very fine impression of oval framed "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CAVALLA in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 632). Charged 15 lepta due on receipt in red crayon, a magnificent strike of this rare marking and a quite beautiful cover.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 1591 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 4/I
    1876 (July 31): Cover from Cavalla to Trieste franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by CAVALLA datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 633), also an 1859 prepaid stampless entire with straight line FRANCA and CAVALLA datestampin black with month inverted (4/28) mailed to Trieste at 20 kreuzer Levant rate. A scarce pair.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1592 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22
    Bacau 1868 (Aug 23): Cover from Bakeu to Iserlohn, Prussia franked by Levant 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, tied by BAKEU datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 721) in black. Reverse with Jassy transit cds of Austrian P.O. in blue (same day), Breslau-Oswiecim TPO and arrival cds (Aug 30). A fine and scarce cover demonstrating the 10 kr. single rate to the GPU under the 1866 Convention. Extremely rare. Signed A. Diena.
    Note: From the same correspondence as the Houser cover; it is significant that Anton Jerger did not possess a cover from Bakeu.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1593 Österreich. Levante

    Berlad 1862 (Nov 19): Stampless cover from Paris to Berlad, Moldavia struck with despatch cds on front with fine 'F/27' Convention handstamp alongside (Van Der Linden fig. 1159) in black, reverse with extremely rare Austrian P.O. in BERLAD datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 723) well struck in blue (Dec 4), and re-addressed on arrival to Jassy, where charged 40 kreuzer to pay.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1594 Österreich. Levante

    Bottushan 1864 (Aug 11): Cover from Botosani to Freiberg in Mähhren franked by combination of Levant 1863 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 14 with 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½ on flap paying the registration fee, all tied by Civilian usage of Military K.K. F.P. BOTTUSCHAN datestamps in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 726). Straight line RECOMANDIRT in blue alongside (unlisted). Czernowitz transit (Aug 12) in black and arrival (Aug 15) on reverse. Minor imperfections and cleaned, but a rare and splendid franking from an elusive Office.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 7.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1595 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22
    1869 (Jan 24): Cover from Bottushan/Botosani to Leipzig franked by Levant 1864 10 s. blue pair, perf. 9½, tied by BOTUSCHAN datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 727) with manuscript and straight line RECOMANDIRT at upper right (unlisted). Framed 'Recomandirt' in red applied in transit and reverse with Czernowitz transit cds (26/1), Breslau/Kattowitz TPO and arrival datestamp (28/1). Some peripheral ageing but an extremely rare registered usage. Signed Sorani.
    Provenance: Collection Provera.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 1597 Österreich. Levante

    1850 (March 25): Entire letter from Braila to Syra, Greece struck with brilliant impression of the oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / IBRAILA handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 827) in bright blue. Syra arrival on reverse (April 4) and charged 10 lepta for internal delivery. Exceptional.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 1598 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V18
    1863 & 1864: Covers (2), earlier cover addressed to the Hermannstadt Post Office struck with IBRAILA two line dated cachet (Tchilinghirian fig. 728), second cover bearing rare, but very toned, Levant 1863 15 s. brown, perf. 14 in a horizontal pair cancelled by the same handstamp (Sept 16) and mailed to Vienna.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 1599 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V23
    1865 (Dec 7): Registered cover to Vienna franked on front with Levant 1864 15 s. brown pair, perf. 9½, cancelled by bold JBRAILA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 730) with RECOM. alongside, reverse with 10 s. blue severed on opening. Slight age spots but rare. Signed Köhler.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 1601 Österreich. Levante

    Bucharest 1759 (Jan 1): Entire letter from Bucharest to Estergom, disinfected in transit at Rothenturn with rastel punch holes and struck with red wax seal of disinfection (unrecorded by Meyer). The earliest known cover to be disinfected at this important lazaret. Fine and very rare.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1602 Österreich. Levante

    1818 (July 21): Cover from Bucharest to Vienna showing fine strike of 'BUKUREST / in der Wallachey' two line handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian as fig. 705 but 'Bukurest' in capital letters). Reverse with Rothenturn 'Sanitatis Sigillum' disinfection cachet in black and charged 14 kreuzers due on receipt in red crayon. Some ageing as usual with this correspondence but rare.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1603 Österreich. Levante

    1818 (Oct 10): Entire letter from Bucharest to Vienna, somewhat fragile due to disinfection at Rothenturn using the 'toasting' method of purification, struck with fine strike of 'BUKUREST / in der Wallachey' two line handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian as fig. 705 but 'Bukurest' in capital letters). Reverse with Rothenturn 'Sanitatis' red wax seal of disinfection. Charged 14 kreuzer to pay on arrival in red crayon. Rare.
     
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1604 Österreich. Levante

    1820 (April 20): Cover from Bucharest to Hermannstadt with small type BUKUREST / In der-Wallachey' handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian as fig. 703), the cover being heavily disinfected at and resealed on arrival having been 'toasted' and fumigated and struck on reverse with 'Sigillum Sanitatis' and red wax seal applied (almost intact). Rare.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1605 Österreich. Levante

    1821/24c.: Undated cover, affected by damp at base, struck with fine oval framed BUKUREST / IN DER WALLACHEY handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 706) and mailed to Lemberg. Disinfected at Rothenturn with circular cachet 'Sanitatis Sigillum' on reverse with red wax seal above. Marked '1 Loth' in red crayon and rated 28 kreuzers (second weight step) due on delivery (May 23). A rare marking.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 1606 Österreich. Levante

    1825: Entire letters (2), both written in Sephardic, with May 1825 entire from Bucharest to Semlin and struck with 'Turquie' handstamp in black with reverse showing part 'Sanitatis Sigullum' cachet and red wax seal applied in Rothenturn and charged 14 kreuzers due; second entire from Semlin to Bucharest with oval 'Semlin' despatch, 'TUR' handstamp in black and prepaid 28 kreuzers, again disinfected at Rothenturn. A fine pair.
    Note: For some reason between the years 1825 and 1837, the mails were not handstamped at the Austrian Office in Bucharest, being only marked 'Turquie' or 'TUR'. 
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 1607 Österreich. Levante

    1837 & 1842: Entire letters (2), earlier to Vienna struck with newly introduced BUKUREST handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 707) in black, later cover with same handstamp and mailed to Nantes, France. Both covers were disinfected at Rothenturn, the earlier with 'Sanitatis Sigillum' cachet and the other with 'Netto E Fuori E Dentro' cachet, both with additional red wax seals.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1608 Österreich. Levante

    1839 (Aug 16): Entire letter sent registered from Bucharest to Vienna struck with straight line BUKUREST and RECOMANDIRT in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 708). Reverse with Rothenturn disinfection cachet in black and charged on front panel with '14+28=42' (kreuzer) for triple rate and prepaid (on reverse) 18 kreuzers in manuscript.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1609 Österreich. Levante

    1853 (Jan 28): Entire letter from Bucharest to Yverdon, Switzerland; sent registered and struck with oval framed FRANCO, two line dated BUKAREST and straight line RECOMANDIRT handstamps all in black (Tchilinghirian figs. 709, 711). Prepaid (note the manuscript cross on front panel) and mailed via Vienna. Extremely fine and rare entire to an unusual destination at this date.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 1610 Österreich. Levante

    1856 (Jan 5): Registered prepaid entire letter from Bucharest to Milan, with superb strikes of BUKAREST cds, straight line RECOM. and oval framed FRANCO all in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 711, 713). Prepaid manuscript '35 kr.' at upper left (15 kr. postage + 20 kr. registration) and reverse with disinfection slits applied at Rothenturn and charged 72 centesemi on arrival. A superb and rare entire.
    Note: The contents refer to the first performance of Bellini's 'Norma', a laudatory critique.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1611 Österreich. Levante

    1856 (May 18): Prepaid registered entire letter from Bucharest to Vienna struck with fine BUKAREST cds, straight line RECOM. and oval framed FRANCO handstamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 713, 711). Prepaid 33 kreuzer: 6 kr. Military Post, 12 kr. Levant rate, 9 kr. Austrian Post and 6 kr. for registration, annotated on reverse alongside Vienna arrival (May 24) cds. Scarce and very fine entire.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1612 Österreich. Levante

    1862: Entire letter and a cover, one prepaid to Constantinople and struck with superb BUCAREST / Fruh' (morning) datestamp, the other entire sent unpaid to Vienna struck with superb 'BUCAREST / Abends' (evening) datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 717). A charming pair.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 480 CHF

    Losnr. : 1613 Österreich. Levante

    1862 (July 5): Cover to Brescia, via Hermannstadt, struck on despatch with fine 'BUCAREST / Abends' (evening) datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig.717), and scarce DA=FA handstamp (From Austria = Austrian Florins) in black (Van Der Linden fig. 874). Re-addressed to Genoa on arrival and charged '8½' decesemi due on delivery.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1614 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V14
    1866 (May 26): Printed Matter entire letter from Bucharest to Pesth, franked by late usage of 1863 2 soldi yellow, perf. 14, in an off-centre horizontal pair, cancelled by BUCAREST cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 714) in black. Exceptionally scarce rate and franking. Signed Puschmann.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1615 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 5/I
    1866 (July 28): Entire letter to Vienna struck with BUCAREST cds in black and two line NACH ABGANG / DER POST (Too Late) marking in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 715 and unlisted), charged 15 kreuzers due on receipt, matched by prepaid 1868 cover franked 1867 15 s. brown, slight bend, tied by same datestamp (March 20).
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 170 CHF

    Losnr. : 1616 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21
    1866 (Dec 5): Registered cover to Vienna franked by Levant 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, in a fine horizontal strip of three and, for registration two further examples of the 5 s. rose on reverse torn on opening the letter; all cancelled by scarce BUKAREST / RECOMMANDIRT oval datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 716) in black. Vienna arrival on reverse of a rare cover. Signed Kessler, Ferchenbauer.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 1617 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 3/I
    1868 (Dec 23): Entire letter from Bucharest to Vienna franked by 1867/74 5 s. red in a horizontal pair tied by fine BUCAREST cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 714) in black. An attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 1619 Österreich. Levante

    Focsani 1864 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Fokschan to Ebersbach, Saxony struck on despatch with fine FOKSCHAN datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 738) in blue, mailed via Jassy (Dec 15), Lemberg (Dec 18), Reichenburg and Zittau (Dec 20). No apparent Austrian rate markings, charged 5 neugroschen on arrival in manuscript.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 480 CHF

    Losnr. : 1620 Österreich. Levante

    Galatz 1837 (June 15): Entire letter from Galatz to Genoavia Vienna, struck with superb GALACZ despatch in brown (Tchilinghirian unlisted). 'TUR' transit and disinfected at Boyana, Galicia with rastel punches, charged 91 centesemi on arrival (18 kr. to Vienna, 9 kr. to Genoa). Fresh and fine, a rare entire.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 1621 Österreich. Levante

    1839 (Dec): Home-made envelope and contents sent registered from Galatz via Vienna and Linz to Brakenheim, Wurttemberg struck with GALACZ and RECOMANDIRT handstamps twice (Tchilinghirian unlisted), the letter being prepaid at double rate of 70 kr. (24 kr. to Vienna, 24 kr. to Brakenheim and 18 kr. registration and Advice of Receipt). Disinfected by punch holes at Bojana and showing the Austrian registration 'grid' in red crayon at right. Rare.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1622 Österreich. Levante

    1843 (Feb 26): Entire letter from Craiova to Jassy, struck in transit with the obsolete oval framed GALAZ handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 739) in brown. Some edge wear but a rare and remarkable cover. Illustrated in Blistyar 'Dobrudja' on page 102.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 1623 Österreich. Levante

    1860 (Sept 16): Entire letter from Galatz to Constantninople struck with good strike of scarce oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / GALATZ in blue-green (Tchilinghirian fig. 828). Scarce. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 1625 Österreich. Levante

    1862 (July 16): Entire letter sent Insured, from Galatz to Vienna; with weight marked at right '3¼ lot' (approx. 1½ ounces) and endorsed 'Accompanied by a pouch of money, weight 97 lot'. Prepaid at the enormous charge at top of Postage 30 kr. + 95 kr. Insurance in manuscript and struck with straight line FRANCO and LAUT ANGABE in green alongside GALLATZ cds in same ink (Tchilinghirian figs743, 746 and unlisted). Minor fault on reverse but a very rare cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 1626 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V21+V23
    1865 (Dec 19): Entire letter at double rate from Galatz to Montpellier, franked by Levant 1864 5 s. rose and a horizontal strip of four and a single 15 s. brown, perf. 9½; all tied by GALATZ datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 744). Vienna transit (Christmas Day) on reverse with Paris and Montepellier cds's (Dec 29). A colourful and rare entire.
    Provenance: Collection Henry Houser, June 1992, lot 1118.
                       'Danube', June 1994, lot 1115.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 1627 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : V22
    1866 (April 4): Cover from Galatz to Corfu, franked by Levant 1864 10 s. blue, perf 9½, two examples tied by GALATZ datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 744), with Greece Large Hermes 1862/67 20 l. blue tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamp on arrival for inland fee. Slightest of file folds but a fine and most attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 1629 Österreich. Levante

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    Katalognummer : 5/I
    1867 (July 11): Cover from Galatz to Corfu franked by 1867/74 15 s. brown in a horizontal pair tied by GALLATZ datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 743) in black. On arrival charged for internal delivery with Greece Large Hermes 1862/67 20 l. blue tied by 'Kerkyra' cds. File fold affects the 20 l. but an attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.400 CHF
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