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Lot# 7484 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7484 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, in a horizontal pair and single 5 s. rose, one stained perf., used on 1865 registered entire letter to Gratz by sea route tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (1/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Little used RECOMANDIRT straight line alongside in black (fig. 418) and manuscript 'Wfr.3' below, reverse with Triest transit and Gratz arrival cds (Dec 3) but missing the 10 soldi for registration. A fine cover rated at 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for Austria + 10 soldi registration. A charming and most attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1468.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF