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Lot# 974 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 974 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/I + Greece 41
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    1872 (March 9): Partially prepaid Envelope from Candia to Athens, franked with 1867 rough whiskers 10 so. blue, tied by "CANDIA 9 / 3" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542), reverse with Piraeus transit and Athens arrival cds's (Feb 28, Julian calendar). Upon arrival, the cover was taxed with '20' lepta in blue crayon and a Large Hermes Head definitive 20 lepta blue was added and tied by '1' numeral of Athens. The Greek adhesive touched at base and at left, a fine cover with mixed franking to cover both parts of the journey; cert Ferchenbauer (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF