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Lot# 7481 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7481 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+V23
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    1864: Arms 3 s. green and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover to Venice tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (26/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Struck with italic DEB. AUS. S. in black with '3' in manuscript blue crayon alongside and '1' in ink. Reverse with 'Venezia' arrival cds (Feb 1) in red. One faulty perforation on the 15 s. but a most unusual cover.rnrnNote: On October 15, 1866 the Lloyd rate was reduced from 20 soldi to 10 soldi. The Italian rate was 8 soldi. The rate was to rise to 28 soldi in circa February 1867.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF