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Lot# 1472 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1472 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Levant PO's in Bulgaria 1855 (July 9): Unpaid Envelope from Rustchuk to Lons-le-Saunier, struck with "RUSTSCHUK 9 / 7" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). French "AUTR. VALnnes" entry cds in red and boxed "T.A." (Transit autrichienne) in black alongside. Reverse with Quarantine "gereinigt b. k.k. Rastelamte ALT-ORSOVA 11 / 7 1855" cds, where the cover was punched, also PESTH and PARIS transit cds's as well as arrival cds (July 19). Postage was calculated '9 9 20 / 38' (kr. CM) or '16' décimes. Some imperfections, but a desirable postal history item.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF