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Lot# 1128 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 1128 Iran

    1899: 12Ch red with violet handstamp overprint as single franking on letter from DIONAEA to MAGELANG in the Dutch Indies. The letter bears an impressive array of transit marks, beginning with BOUSHIRE  dated 2/10, COLOMBO dated OC 17 99, N-I AGENT SINGAPORE from the 28 10 1899 Batavia two days later and the arrival mark MAGELANG is dated 3 11. The letter displays acceptable patina. This is a most unusual destination for letters originating from Persia.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold