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Lot# 7525 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7525 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+5
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    1867/74: 5 s. red and 15 s. brown (2) used on 1875 cover to Carcasonne, France tied by "Constantinopel" three line datestamps (18/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) with 'A./P.D.' in black and Avricourt entry marking in blue (Jan 25) alongside. Reverse with 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds, Lyon-Marseille TPO and Carcasonne (Jan 26) arrival. In 1875, before the advent of the UPU the rate to France (although France did not actively participate until Jan 1, 1876) was reduced from 40 to 35 soldi. Slight file fold well away from the adhesives, a fine and attractive cover.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold