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Lot# 1075 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1075 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867/74: 10 s. blue, a horizontal pair, used on double rate 1883 cover to Vienna via Constantinople tied by RODI circular datestamp (26/6) in bluish-black (Tchilinghirian fig. 575). 'P.D.' in black at right and reverse with fine "Sped. Post. Presso Lloyd / Smirne"  cds (28/6) and "Constantinopoli / Lloyd" transit (30/6) with "Leopoldstadt / Wien" arrival (3/7) all in black. Edge wear to the adhesives but a rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1355.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF