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Lot# 1318 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1318 Austrian Levant

    Austrian P.O.'s in Cyprus 1853 (May 10): Entire letter from Larnaca to Genova, sent unpaid with fine LARNACA / 10. MAG. datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 2) in black, sent via Triest (May 20) on Austrian ship with red 'D.A.a.L.' (Diritto Austriaco Austriache Lire) and manuscript rate '21' alongside (12 soldi for Lloyd + 9 soldi for Austria) and further rate '12/15' for Lloyd + Sardinian charge with resulting manuscript '11' decimi due on arrival in Genova (May 22). A fresh and fine entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF