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Lot# 1382 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 1382 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+V21+4+6
    1869 (June 19): Cover from Smirne to Trieste with mixed issue franking of Levant 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ used with 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by SMIRNE thimble datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 10) in black; also an August 1869 cover, side flaps removed, at 28 soldi rate to Italy franked by 1864 3 s. green and 1867/74 25 s. lilac similarly tied (signed by A. Diena and A. Bolaffi). Faults but a scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF