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Lot# 7659 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7659 Austrian Levant

    International Postal Connections to Europe - Denmark 1866 (Feb 7): Unpaid entire letter from Alexandria to Helsingör, Denmark struck with clear "ALEXANDRIEN 7/2" cds in black (Tranmer fig. 5). Reverse with Kandrzin-Oderberg Prussian TPO transit datestamp (Feb 19) and "Helsingoer" arrival cds in black. Postage for Lloyd and GAPU was '5¾' silbergroschen, Danish postage was added and '30' skilling due noted on front as amount due. Cover slightly soiled, but an extremely rare destination from the Austrian Levant.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF