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  • Lot# : 7551 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency 1855 (April 16): Letter sheet from the Dardanelles to Trieste, struck with two line "DARDANELLES / AVRIL 17" handstamp in black with day added in manuscript (Tranmer fig. 3), fully prepaid with '12' kr. annotation on reverse as well as Triest arrival in red (April 25). A rare and appealing cover of the greatest rarity as only three items are recorded. Illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 218.rnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Geneva, Feb 2000, lot 10622.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold