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Lot# 1493 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1493 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Levant PO's in the Danubian Principalities, Mail to and from Great Britain 1855/62: Lot three Entire letters incl. 1855 Manchester via London, Aachen and Kronstadt to Gallatz with two line arrival cds in blue on reverse, a late usage of this pre-war datestamp during the Crimean War. In addition 1862 entire from the same correspondence with GALLATZ arrival cds in blue on reverse. Also 1856 Ibraila cover to London showing two line IBRAILA despatch datestamp on front, sent in the middle of the Crimean War. Entires with file folds, edge wear and toning, nevertheless a most interesting trio full of postal history content documenting routes and rates from the Danubian Principalities to Great Britain.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF