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Lot# 2686 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2686 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1868: Cover from Galatz to St. Petersburg, Russia endorsed "via Vienne" at top, addressed to Baron General Jomini (1799-1869), care of the Minister of Foreign Affairs via Madame Onou; struck with three line dated "GALATZ" circular datestamp (July 30) on despatch in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745). Reverse with St. Petersburg cds (July 26g) and two Paid datestamps (July 27g), thence readdressed to the Tsar's summer residence at Tsarskoe Selo where charged 2 kopeks for the local delivery only. A very rare cover.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 155, Zurich, 16 Oct 2008, lot 2417.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF