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Lot# 3028 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 3028 Austrian Levant

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    Giurgevo 1867: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used examples on 1868 entire letter endorsed "Via Varna" to Athens, Greece tied by fine "GIURGEVO" circular datestamp (Oct 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 748). Italic "P.P." applied in Varna in transit in black, and charged 20 lepta due for inland delivery with fine 1862/67 20 l. pale blue on blued tied by "Athens" cds (Oct 14j). Reverse with Constantinople Austrian P.O. cds (Oct 17) and Piraeus and Athens cds's. The adhesives crossed by light file fold in no way detracting from the stunning appearance of a rare and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF