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Lot# 7607 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7607 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Canea 1846 (June 23): Entire letter sent prepaid from Canea to Trieste, struck with superb "CANEA / GIUG 23." datestamp in black with FRANCA alongside (Tchilinghirian fig. 533), crossed to denote prepayment and slitted for disinfection in transit at Syra. Reverse with '24' rate in manuscript and 'Triest / 1846' datestamp (July 5) in red. A fine and early usage, this datestamp first recorded from 1845.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF