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Lot# 979 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 979 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Varna 1867/78: 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, all used on 1874 cover to Genova tied by two strikes of circular VARNA thimble datestamps (12/8) neatly in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 885). Black 'PD' at right and Genova arrival cds (17/8) on reverse of an attractive three colour franking for the 23 soldi rate. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1759; Collection Fritz Heimbüchler.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF