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Lot# 1453 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1453 Austrian Levant

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    Incoming 1848 (Sept 29): Partially prepaid Entire letter from St. Stefano transported with the Austrian Lloyd from Trieste to Alexandria, struck with clear "St. STEFANO" one line handstamp in front, reverse with "ALEXANDRIEN OCT. 16" two line arrival datestamp (Tranmer fig. 2 / Müller fig. 2001b = 60 points) in black. Prepayment for the Austrian part of the journey was noted on reverse with '12' (kr.), the whole amount noted on obverse with '12 / 18' (kr.). A fine entire on the Egypt line which connected Trieste and Alexandria after 1845 once a month.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold