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Lot# 1332 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 1332 Austrian Levant

    1787 (Feb 1): Entire letter from Smyrna with hand written prices current, mailed through with manuscript 'v. Constantinople' at top, thence via Semlin with perfect SIGILLUM SANITATIS strike in black (possibly first month of use?). Reverse with London arrival 'MR/15' and charged 1/2 d. to pay on receipt. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF