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Lot# 7605 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7605 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4/I
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    Largest regional expansion 1869 (Jan 29): Cover from Dardanelli to Trieste, bearing 1864 Arms 5 s. rose in mixed franking with 1867 10 s. blue, negligible crease at top right corner, tied by "IN DEN DARDANELLEN 29/1" cds in black (Tranmer fig. 4). Reverse with oval Triest arrival cds (Feb 4). Some toning and file folds, but an appealing cover with a scarce cancellation and combination usage. Illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 308. Cert. Alberto Diena (1976).rnProvenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleone', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988, lot 862; Collection Henry W. Houser, Robson Lowe, June 1992, lot 1263.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold