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Lot# 7436 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7436 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
    1865 (July 6): Cover to Marseille via Triest franked for 80 soldi rate with 1864 5 s. rose, small tear in design and 15 s. brown (5 examples), perf. 9½, all tied by bold strikes of floral CONSTANTINOPEL cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) in black. Slit for disinfection at Trieste and red Strasbourg entry mark on front (July 17). Reverse with Vienna, Paris and Marseille (July 18) datestamps. Despite the minor faults a beautiful double rate cover of stunning appeal. Signed Oliva and A. Diena.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, depicted in his book, Corinphila auction (Sept. 2013), lot 1459.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF