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Lot# 4872 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4872 Austria

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    1832 (March 20): Entire letter from Constantinople to Amsterdam via Verviers, disinfected at Semlin with two line "Geräuchert vom Contumaz-Amte / zu SEMLIN 5 April 1832" in black (Disinfected at the Semlin Quarantine Office), with obverse showing 'Turquie' origin handstamp (Van der Linden fig. 2870B) in black. Disinfected for a second time in Verviers where it was opened and resealed with pink label (missing due to opening the letter) but with the signature of the Inspector, Dr. Friapoul, intact. Rare.rnrnNote: A photocopy of an intact pink disinfection label with the full wording and a further cover from this correspondence (courtesy Carmichael & Todd) are enclosed with the lot.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold