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Lot# 7636 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7636 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Jerusalem, Palestine 1854 (Sept 17): Entire letter from Jerusalem to Ancona, written in Hebrew and bilingually addressed to Ancona, Papal States, struck on despatch with oval framed sunburst "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / GEHUSALE / ME" in green ink, a very fine strike for this rare handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. P). Reverse with manuscript '40' (soldi, prepaid) and obverse with manuscript '6' applied on arrival for the amount due in bajocchi. Extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF