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Lot# 1028 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1028 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1867 double rate entire letter from Chios to Cyprus tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (3/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with reverse showing 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (4/7) in black. Some minor imperfections but a scarce rate to a more unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF