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Lot# 1451 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1451 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd shipping agency 1841 (July 3): Fully prepaid Entire letter transported with the Austrian Lloyd from Smyrna to Trieste, endorsed "col. Piroscafo del Lloyd austr.", struck with clear SMIRNA one line handstamp (Tranmer fig. 1 / Müller fig. 2058a = 170 points), reverse with ornamental "Triest 18 JUL. 1841" arrival cds in red. Disinfection fees of the Trieste lazarettos were noted on front and summed up to 'x26½' (kr.) for one letter, 13 half sheets and four small items. Horizontal file fold and seal cut out, nevertheless a fine usage in the Ralli correspondence of this rare handstamp in its first year.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF