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Lot# 1453 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 1453 Austrian Levant

    1864 July 18): Unpaid entire letter from Constantinople to Turnhout, Belgium struck with CONSTANTINOPEL despatch cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) and fine VIA KUSTENDJE & VIENNA in same black ink indicating the new Kustendje-Czernawoda Railway connection. Taxed '20/20' in manuscript, 20 kr. for Lloyd and 20 kr. for onward carriage, charged 10 décimes due on receipt (July 25). A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF