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Lot# 7643 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7643 Austrian Levant

    International Postal Connections to Europe - Great Britain 1864 (April 14): Unpaid entire letter from Constantinople to London, endorsed with scarce VIA KUSTENDGE & VIENNA straight line handstamp in black (Van der Linden fig. 2946), struck with "CONSTANTINOPLEL 14 / 4" cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) in black. Reverse with Vienna transit and London arrival cds (Apr 22) in red. Front with handstruck "7½" silbergroschen in black applied at Aachen and manuscript "1/1d." due. A fresh and attractive entire, illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 391.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF