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  • Lot# : 1673 Austrian Levant

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    Alexandria 1840 (July 16): Entire letter from the Ralli correspondence in Greek language to Trieste, struck with straight line "ALEXANDRIA" in black (Tranmer fig. 1, Smith fig. 2), handwritten "x3", three pia. identical to 12 kr CM Lloyd postage, reverse with an add. crisp strike and a clear arrival "TRIESTE 3 AUG 1840" cds in red. An extremely early use of this postmark, described in Tranmer to be in use since 1845.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF