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Lot# 4942 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4942 Romania

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1869: Cover from Galatz endorsed 'via Trieste' to Corfu franked on despatch with Austrian Levant 1867 10 s. blue (2) tied by bold strike of three line dated GALATZ datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 745) in black (13/2), underpaid by 10 soldi and struck with AFF. INSUFF. in black. This amount apparently uncollected with manuscript '20' (lepta) in red crayon and 1868 20 l. blue, margins touched, applied and tied 'Kerkyra' cds on arrival. Reverse with Vienna transit cds and further Kerkyra arrival cds. Small imperfections but a rare cover. Signed Tseriotis.rnrnNote: The three line dated Galatz datestamp had a very short period of use, being withdrawn on March 31, 1869.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF