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Lot# 7222 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7222 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Chios / Scio 1859 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Chios to Athens struck with oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SCIO" in blue-black ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 559). Manuscript '10' (lepta) due in red crayon on front and Piraeus arrival cds (Dec 14) on reverse in black. An outstanding strike of this rare marking.rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1549.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF