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Lot# 1594 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1594 Russian Levant

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    Catalogue# : Russia 25x
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    Incoming from Russia 1879 (Apr 21): Entire letter from Odessa to Constantinople, bearing Russia Imperial arms 1879 7 kop. grey & carmine on horizintally laid paper perf. 14½, tied upon arrival by "KONSTANTIN 23 APR. 79" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 12). Reverse with additional information strike. Adhesive with corner fault, nevertheless an appealing cover which was presumably given directly to the Steamer and postmarked upon arrival.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF