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Lot# 1455 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1455 Austrian Levant

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    Direct Egypt line Trieste - Alexandria 1850 / 66: Entire 1850 letter from Trieste to Alexandria written completely in Arabic with "ALEXANDRIEN SEP. 1" two line arrival datestamp (Tranmer fig. 2 / Müller fig. 2001b = 60 points) in black on reverse. In addition an 1866 double rate cover with ALEXANDRIEN cds in black on front and boxed Triest arrival datestamp on reverse, showing '30' (nkr.) due on front. A nice duo from this line which connected Trieste and Alexandria after 1845 once a month, after 1852 twice a month.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold