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Lot# : 1403 Austrian Levant
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Catalogue# : V18+V21+V231864: Entire letters (2) from Beirut to Constantinople, earlier cover with combination usage of Levant 1864 5 s. rose perf. 9½ and 1863 15 s. brown, perf. 14; cancelled in manuscript and by two line dated BEYRUT / 27. AGO datestamps in blue (Tchilinghiran fig. 2), second cover from the same correspondence with Levant 1864 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½ cancelled by BEYRUT / 29. DIC datestamp in black, with arrival on reverse (Jan 10, 1865). The blue ink was apparently used for letters carried loose, the black for pouched or bagged mail. A scarce and interesting pair.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,600 CHF -
