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Lot# 6007 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6007 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A+32
    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12½, a used example on rebacked piece addressed to Heidelberg in Baden, tied by bold strike of CALAFAT datestamp (5/VII) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 782) with Austria 1864 5 kr. rose, perf. 9½ above tied by ALT-ORSOVA cds dated the following day (6/7) in black and various manuscript rates. Faults but an extraordinary and rare piece and most probably unique.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF