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Lot# 7621 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7621 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V22
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    Competitors of the Austrian Lloyd - Egypt 1869 (March 24): Cover front from Port Said to Orebich Dalmatia, franked with Austrian Levant 1863 Arms 5 s. rose, three examples and 10 s. blue, left uncancelled, "POSTE VICE REAL EGIZIANE / PORTO SAID (March 24) and italic "Franca" of the Egyptian Post alongside, charged upon arrival with '35' kreuzer. An interesting item, originally franked for despatch at the Austrian Post Office, however it was diverted to the Egyptian service and the receiver had to repay for the service. Illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 323. Cert. E. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF