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Lot# 7671 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7671 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V15+V17+V18
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    International Postal Connections to Europe - Italy 1864 (July 8): Cover from Varna to Genova, endorsed "Via Corfu & Roma", franked with 1863 Arms 3 s. green, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, all perf. 14, fresh colours, tied centrally by light "LLOYD AGENZIE VARNA 8/7" cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 939) with "P.D." in blue and framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI" alongside. Reverse with Ancona transit and Genova arrival cds (July 30). File fold well away from the adhesives and datestamps, minor imperfections to the stamps, not distracting from a beautiful cover, illustrated and discussed in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 412. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2020) Ferchenbauer = € 4'000.rnNote: Cover with the Austrian Lloyd to Ancona at prepaid 28 soldi, the pre-1866 rate (20 soldi) plus 8 soldi for the Italian part of the journey. Ancona was the port of call until the railway line to Brindisi was opened.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF