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1857/1860: Entire letters (5), all from Smirna to addresses in Constantinople (Comondo and Ottoman Bank correspondences), all being struck with differing types of the rare AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SMIRNE (Tchilinghirian figs. 6 and 7) in either black (in 1857 and 1858) or blue (1859 and 1860) ink. Condition superb, the strikes (as ever) slightly blurred and watery. Rare assembly for the specialist.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : not sold -
