Lot# 1425 - 182-185 Auction
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Varna 1848 (Aug 30): Entire letter written in Greek from Varna to Constantinople struck on front panel with oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / VARNA handstamp in greenish-blue ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 938). Endorsed at top in manuscript Bulgarian 'We accept 31 Aug 1848'. A great rarity of Levant postal history and one of just two, possibly three examples recorded.Starting bid : 2,500 CHFHammer price : 2,500 CHF -
