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Lot# 2696 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2696 Austrian Levant

    Braila (Ibraila) 1868: Unpaid cover from Ibraila to Sistov, Bulgaria originally placed in Romanian Post Office with "BRAILA" cds in black (Oct 12), thence to Hungarian P.O. with "JBRAILA" circular datestamp (Oct 16) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730). Reverse with two strikes of WIDDIN" thimble datestamps (fig. 896) in blue (Oct 19 and Oct 24), thence carried on the DDSG to "RUSTSCHUK" with cds (Oct 28) in black (fig. 876) and back to Sistov. Rated '15' soldi to pay upon receipt. Displays well, rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF