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Lot# 7317 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7317 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : V18+V21
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1863: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14 used with 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, used on bilingually addressed 1864 entire letter from Rustschuk / Ruse to Constantinople tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (6/11) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with 'Constantinopel' Austrian P.O. datestamp of receipt (9/11) in black. Minor imperfections but an extremely rare mixed issue franking. Opinion Todd (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1418.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold