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Lot# 7611 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7611 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : P1b+1/I
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    Largest regional expansion 1875ca: Postal stationery postcard 4 s. red, the rare type with the narrow base of the '4' (Mi P1b), mailed from Jerusalem to Gross-Beesen near Guben in Prussia, additional franking of 1867 coarse whiskers 2 s. yellow, a fresh and fine example with vibrant colour and good perforations, cancelled by "GERUSALEMME 11/8" cds (Tranmer type D) in black. An attractive item and most unusual rate, illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 311. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2020) Ferchenbauer = LP.rnNote: After the increase of the postcard rate from 4 to 5 soldi in 1875, the 4 soldi postcards were uprated with a 2 soldi stamp, thereby overfranking them by 1 soldi. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF