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Lot# 6072 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6072 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Holyland - Jerusalem, 1882 (June 15): Envelope from the Austrian Pilgrim's House in Jerusalem to Mocenigo di Rumo, Trento, endorsed "Via Trieste - Franzensfeste - S. Michele - Cles", bearing 1867 fine whisker 10 s. blue, tied by neat "JERUSALEM / GERUSALEMME" cds in black (Tranmer fig. H), oval 'JERUSALEM with Cross' handstamp, presumably of the sender alongside. Reverse with TRIEST, CLES and RUMO transit (June 25) cd's. Cover slightly shortened at right, three vertical file folds aside the franking, one split at top, nevertheless an appealing and interesting UPU rate cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold