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Lot# 7657 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7657 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+V23
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    International Postal Connections to Europe - Norway 1866 (March 2): Entire letter from Constantinople to Christiania, Norway franked with 1864 Arms 3 s. green and 15 s. brown, two singles and pair, perf. 9½, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL 2/3" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with transit cds's of the Anhalt train station in Berlin in blue and of the Danish P.O. in Lübeck. On front, manuscript '21' kreuzer in red crayon for onward postage beyond Prussia, which was recalculated at '4½' silbergroschen and '17' skilling. Stamps with defects but a unique usage to Norway. Illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 401. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2020).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF