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Lot# 2709 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2709 Austrian Levant

    Lebanon, 1850: Entire letter written in Arabic from Beirut, addressed to Syros, Greece and struck with fine oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / BERUTTI" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 1). Slitted and fumigated for disinfection, rated '20' soldi in red crayon with reverse showing "Syros" arrival cds (August 1) in black. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF