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Lot# 939 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 939 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 15A
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    1863: Italy 60 c. lilac used on cover from Venice to Scutari, Albania endorsed 'Via Trieste, Col Vapore Austriaco di Antivari' tied by numeral obliterator with 'Venezia' despatch cds (April 5) adjacent. Triest transit (April 6) on reverse and superb strike of thimble SCUTARI D'ALBANIE cds in blue (11/4) and Turkey 1869 1 pi. yellow tied by all arabic Scutari handstamp in blue (Coles & Waalker figs. 3 and 6) to meet the Postage Due. A charming and rare cover. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF