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Lot# 7499 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7499 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a horizontal strip of three used on 1865 cover to Genova endorsed 'via Kustendje' tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (29/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). 'P.D.' alongside in black and reverse with Vienna transit (4/7), Milan cds (6/7) and Genova arrival (July 7). A fine cover rated at 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for Austrian transit and 8 soldi for Italy, thus overpaid by 2 soldi. Minor imperfections but opens well for display and a most unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF