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  • Lot# : 1360 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5/I
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    1870 (Dec 31): Cover from Lemnos to Trieste franked by 1867/74 15 s. red-brown tied by TENEDOS datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 582), struck on reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie Costantinopoli' and Austrian P.O. 'Constantinopel' transits (Jan 2) and oval Trieste arrival (Jan 16). By the late 1860's mail from Tenedos had dwindled and this cover is believed to be the sole usage of the 15 soldi on letter. A rarity. Signed Bloch and Müller.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF