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Lot# 7662 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7662 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V16+V17+V18
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    International Postal Connections to Europe - France 1864 (June 25): Cover from Adrianople to Valence, franked with 1863 Arms definitive 5 s. rose, three examples, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, all perf. 14, tied by ornamental "ADRIANOPEL 25 / 6" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 947), "P.D." in red, French Strasbourg entry cds in red (July 3), and postal treaty handstamp "A." alongside. Reverse with Vienna and Paris transit as well as Valence arrival cds (July 4). Stamps with perforation imperfections and minor aging but an extraordinary three colour franking to cover the 40 soldi rate to France. Illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 403 and in the Ferchenbauer handbook part IV on page 557. Signed A. Diena. Cert. E. Diena (1985) Ferchenbauer = € 10'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Ing. Pietro Provera.rnNote: Prior to 1871, single weight covers to France had to be paid with 15 soldi for the Levant and 25 soldi for France.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF