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Lot# 1442 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 1442 Austrian Levant

    1787 (July 3): Entire letter from Constantinople to London struck with rare two line CONSTN : TINOPEL handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 382) struck during first year of use. The cover travelled via Semlin and disinfected with fine strike of circular NETTO DI FUORA ET SPORCO DI DENTRO cachet in black. London 'AU/6' arrival also on flap and charged 1 shilling to pay on receipt. A superb entire of great rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF