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Lot# 975 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 975 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue, two examples (one on reverse) used on 1881 registered cover from Constantinople to Cette, France addressed to a Ship's Captain care of the Consulate, each tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL / LLOYD" cds's (Nov 16) in black. Framed "RECOM / No. 346" at left and straight line RECOM adjacent, thence via Brindisi (Nov 20). "Chargements / Cette" cds (Feb 17, 1882) applied and cover  returned to sender with "RETOUR / A L'ENVOYEUR / 622" in red and French P.O. in Constantinople arrival (Feb 26) and "CONSTANTINOPEL" cds of Austrian P.O. (Feb 26). Cover sensibly opened for display, a most unusual returned usage.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF