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1858c.: Undated cover prepaid from Alexandretta to Larnaca, Cyprus struck with oval framed "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ALESSAND / RETTA handstamp in blackish-blue ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 1), the cover with manuscript displaying well on reverse "P.P.K 40' (Posta Pagata Kreuzer 40). Some overall wear and a corner tear but the strike and annotation extremely fine. A rarity.
Provenance: 'Monte Napoleone', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988, lot 858.Starting bid : 1,500 CHFHammer price : 3,000 CHF -
