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Lot# 7682 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7682 Austrian Levant

    International Postal Connections to Europe - Italy 1874/75: Covers (2) from Constantinople to Prato via Vienna franked at the 23 soldi rate with 1867 coarse whiskers 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown; and 1875 cover from Smirna to Naples via Brindisi franked by 1867 pair of 2 s. yellow and two examples of 10 s., overfranked by one soldi but a very rare combination (signed Calves), both with the corresponding transits and arrival datestamps on reverse. A fresh and generally fine pair which display well together to show the validity of the 23 soldi rate be it overland or via the Mediterranean. Illustrated and discussed in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 418 and in the Ferchenbauer handbook part IV at page 606.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF