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  • Lot# : 7506 Austrian Levant

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    Disinfected Mail 1767 (May 15): Entire letter from Constantinople to Marseilles with manuscript Forwarding Agent 'Jean Henry Stametz à Vienne le 5 Juin 1767' notation on reverse showing French D'AUSTRICHE in black and manuscript '27' Sols due on front. The cover shows traces of vinegar disinfection from outside but without the rastel punching. Illustrated and discussed in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 96. rnNote: From 1752, the regular mail service between Constantinople and Vienna was extended to twice a month.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF