Lot# 6191 - Auction 257-264
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Lot# : 6191 Russian Levant
Russian Company for Steam Navigation & Trade 1868: 2 pi. blue & rose, a used example with large margins all round, on cover from Smyrna to Tripoli, Syria cancelled by "780" lozenge of dots of SMYRNA in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 151). Slight trim on reverse flap and file fold well away from the adhesive, a rare and appealing cover. Signed Van Dieten.rnProvenance: Collection 'Pavlovsk', Corinphila sale 92, March 1996, lot 4869.Starting bid : 850 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHF