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Lot# 1249 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1249 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1883: Unpaid cover from Canea to Constantinople struck with CANEA datestamp (14/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534), with rare "T" marking in black at left - one of the earliest this describer has seen from Crete, and manuscript charge '60' soldi for triple rate. Reverse with 'Costantinopoli / Lloyd' cds (18/5) in black. Edge wear to the envelope but most unusual.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold