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  • Lot# : 1693A Austria

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    Catalogue# : 32
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    D.D.S.G. / Orsova 1865 (July 6): Cover endorsed inside 'Donau D. S. G. Agenz, Orsova' with superb strike at upper left of D.D.S.G. / AGENTIE / ORSOVA oval handstamp (31 x 26 mm.) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 818), franked by Austria Arms 1864 5 kr. rose, perf. 9½, single and horizontal pair, tied on arrival in Vienna by '1' numeral handstamps in black. Reverse with ALT-ORSOVA datestamp (6/VIII) in black (Muller 3214). An unusual stamped usage prior to the issue of DDSG adhesives in April 1866. Rare and very fine cover.

    Provenance: Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163 (March 2010), lot 5648.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF