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Lot# 1273 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 1273 Palestine

    Jewish Settlements 1909: Rishon-Le-Zion. Registered Receipt form, 166 x 110 mm., printed in black on greyish-blue paper headed 'Par Poste I. R. Autrichienne' for ller no. 40 addressed to Vienna and annotated for tax due at 2 paistres all in manuscript, struck at top right with superb strike of circular RISCHON - L' - ZION / PAR POSTE AUTRICHIENNE handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian, Stephen & Tranmer fig. 4) in blue. Two tiny pinholes at upper left and minute tear at right do not detract from an extremely rare item.

    Provenance: Collection of the late Benny Guggenheim.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF