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Lot# 7674 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7674 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+V23
    International Postal Connections to Europe - Italy 1867 (June 28): Cover from Constantinople to Genova, endorsed "Via Varna & Vienne", franked with 1864 Arms 3 s. green and 15 s. brown in a horizontal pair, perf. 9½, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL 28/6" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387), "P.D." in black alongside. Reverse with Triest and Venezia transits and Genova arrival cds (July 5). File fold away from adhesives and datestamps, a rare and most attractive cover, illustrated and discussed in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 414 and in the Ferchenbauer handbook part IV on page 562. rnNote: 36 soldi rate via Varna and Vienna, underpaid by three soldi but not taxed.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF