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Lot# 7569 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7569 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
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    1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, each in a horizontal pair, used on May 22, 1868 cover from Constantinople to Wolverhampton, England endorsed 'via Varna' in crayon, all tied by circular "1" numeral obliterators in transit in Vienna. Framed 'P.D.' in red below and reverse with Vienna cds (26/5) and Wolverhampton arrival cds (May 29). Rate of 40 soldi = 15 soldi Levant rate + 25 soldi to Great Britain. Docketing of sending at left over adhesives but a remarkable and most attractive cover. Signed Sorani. Cert. A. Fiecchi (1976).rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, 21 Feb 2000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF