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Lot# 1457 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1457 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Lloyd services - outgoing from the Ionian Islands 1832 (Aug 4): Unpaid Lettersheet from Corfu to the Bank of Scottland in Edinburgh, Scotland, endorsed "p Steam Packet", struck on front with "OFFICIO DELLA POSTA GENERALE CORFU". Reverse with hooded oval "CORFU 4 AGOSTO 1832" despatch datestamp, very rare in this quality, and arrival cds (Aug. 30). Front shows '9' (d.) due for the transport within the Ionian Islands and framed Scottish Add "1/2" (d.) in green as well as 6s.10d. total due. A fine and fresh cover with over average postmarks.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF