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Lot# 7476 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7476 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V16+V18
    1863: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 14, used on 1864 cover to Giurgevo, Bulgaria; the 15 s. tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (30/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), the 5 s. also cancelled by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (2/5) in black (fig. 385). Reverse with fine GIURGEVO datestamp of the Austrian P.O. struck in blue (4/5). The 5 s. rose is rare on letter, despite slight soiling a most unusual cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF,  Zurich, Feb 2000.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF