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Lot# 1208 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1208 Austrian Levant

    1875: 5 s. red postal stationery card used in 1878 from Smyrna to Beirut, carried on the Cosp.-Smyrna-Alexandria Express line, struck on front with rare COL VAP. DA / COSPOLI upright handstamp in black; reverse with fine SPED. POST. PRESSO LLOYD / SMIRNE cds (26/10) in black and Austrian P.O. BEIRUTH three line dated arrival cds (Tchilinghirian figs 107+12+G). Scarce and fine usage.rnProvenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleon', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF