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Lot# 1291 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1291 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1869 cover from Rettimo to Syros, Greece, tied by superb circular RETTIMO datestamp (9/8) well struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549), with manuscript '20' (lepta) charge in red crayon and 1862/67 Large Hermes Consecutive printing 20 l. blue, clear to large margins all round, applied for inland fee and tied by 'Syros' cds (30/7j). Slightest of aging on the 10 s. mentioned for full accuracy, a charming and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF