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Lot# 7703 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7703 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5/I
    International Postal Connections to Europe - Russia 1873 (Nov 10): Entire letter from Alexandria to St. Petersburg, franked with 1867 15 s. brown in a fresh and fine horizontal pair, tied by "ALEXANDRIEN 10/11" cds (Tranmer fig. 5), with FRANCO in black alongside. Reverse with oval FRANIROVANO in blue and St. Petersburg arrival cds (Nov 7). A rare destination for the Alexandria Office at this date. Illustrated in 'Die Österreichische Post in der Levante' on page 436.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF