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  • Lot# : 1684 Austrian Levant

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    1868 (Apr 23): Registered entire letter from the Austrian consulate of Alexandria to Ludwigshafen Bavaria with handwritten "N 878" registration number, struck with "ALEXANDRIEN 23/4" cds in black (Tranmer fig. 5), Prussian framed "Recommandirt" in red and "3" (silbergroschen) taxation, reverse with attractive consular cachet, "TRIEST Recommandirt", "LEIPZIG - MAGDEBURG" TOP as well as Ludwigshafen arrival datestamps (28 / 4). A postage-free cover until the borders of the Austrian Empire, taxed with 1 sgr. for postage and 2 sgr. for registration thereafter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF