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Lot# 4885 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4885 Austria

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    1844 (Feb 23): Entire letter from Constainople to Trieste endorsed 'col vapore' at top, struck on despatch by scarce Austrian P.O. CONSTANTINOPEL straight line handstamp (only used on mail sent to Trieste by sea). Triest arrival cds (March 11) on reverse. The entire was disinfected in Trieste at the Lazaretto of St. Theresa with bladed slits and by sulphur fumes having been placed in a drum filled with steam. This method was discontinued but was to be brought back into use in 1860.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold