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Lot# 2662 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2662 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, used examples on 1868 single rate cover to Altstätten, Switzerland endorsed "via Wien", tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Feb 18) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Vienna cds (Feb 24), Rheineck cds (Feb 25) and Altstetten arrival cds (Feb 26) all in black. A rare cover - rate was 20 soldi to the Swiss border plus 5 soldi for inland delivery. Closed tear in face panel not detracting from the rarity and appearance of a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF