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  • Lot# : 1125 Russian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 8+13
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    1872: 5 kopek blue, perf. 14½ used with 1879 2 k. black & rose on 1885 cover from Trebizonde to the USA, neatly tied by TRAPEZUNT datestamp of Russian P. O. (Oct 9) well struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 97). Reverse with oval ROPIT / CONSTANTINOPLE datestamps in black (Oct 14) and 'Odessa' cds (Oct 16) alongside 'New York / Paid All' arrival duplex (Nov 14). Envelope with closed tear and lower right corner repaired, nevertheless a scarce Transatlantic usage.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF