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Lot# 970 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 970 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+6/I
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    1869 (March 20): Letter sheet from Smirna to Genova, endorsed "via Brindisi", bearing 1864 Arms definitive 3 so. green perf. 9½ in mixed franking with 1867 coarse whiskers 25 so. grey, two fresh adhesives, tied by light thimble "SMIRNE 20 / 3 69" cds in black (Tranmer fig. 10), "P.D." in blue-green and framed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI alongside, reverse with Brindisi transit and Genova arrival cds's (March 26). Corner fault of the 25 soldi stamp, but an appealing cover with this rare mixed franking to pay the 28 soldi rate; cert. Ferchenbauer (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF