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Lot# 1178 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 1178 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+Greece 21b
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    Austrian offices in Romania 1866 (June 20): Mourning cover from Galati to Corfu bearing two examples of 1864 10 s. blue, fresh colours and normal perforation, tied by "GALATZ 20 / 6" (Tchilinghirian fig. 744) cds. Upon arrival, the cover was taxed at double rate with '40' lepta in red crayon and a Large Hermes Head definitive 40 lepta mauve with ample to large margins was added and tied by KERKYRA (June 14, 66) cds. Reverse shows the same datestamp as arrival cds. Filing fold through one of the two soldi stamps and corner bend of the Greek stamp, nevertheless a very interesting combined usage at double rate. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1992). 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF