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Lot# 4212 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 4212 Romania

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    Austrian Post Offices / Crimean War 1855: Envelope sent prepaid to Hannover struck with straight line FRANCO and superb circular K. K. ÖST. F. P. PLOESCHTI Field Post Office datestamp (13/7) struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 767, the 'Franco' unrecorded); this colour was only used prior to the first Austrian adhesives being issued. Reverse with Hermannstadt transit in black and Hannover arrival (18/7) in blue. A superb strike of this rare marking on an attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection E. Müller.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF