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Lot# 1479 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1479 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Levant PO in Constantinople, Incoming from Great Britain 1854 (Aug. 25): Fully prepaid Entire letter from London to Constantinople, endorsed "via Ostende", struck with "LONDON PAID 25 AUG 1854" despatch cds and 'P' in oval, both in red, Prussian "AUS ENGLAND PER AACHEN (FRANCO) 26 / 8", reverse with "PESTH 29 / 8" transit cds in black. Obverse shows 'f4½' (sgr.) for the onward payment credited to Prussia. File folds but a fresh and fine entire from Great Britain to the Levant.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold