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  • Lot# : 1154 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 61/II+62
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    1919: Second Durazzo overprint 15 q. in violet on 8 h. rose (Type II) and diagonally bisected 20 q. on 16 h. green used on 1920 Prêndushi cover to Amsterdam, tied by dashed "SHKODER / SHQIPNIE" cds (Aug 21) and by POSTA MILITAIRE cds's in black. Correctly ratred at 25 qint. for an overseas letter, backstamped Tiranë (Aug 27), Durres (Aug 28) and Amsterdam (Sept 11). Small corner fault but a remarkable and unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF