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Catalogue# : V21+V231865 (July 6): Cover to Marseille via Triest franked for 80 soldi rate with 1864 5 s. rose, small tear in design and 15 s. brown (5 examples), perf. 9½, all tied by bold strikes of floral CONSTANTINOPEL cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) in black. Slit for disinfection at Trieste and red Strasbourg entry mark on front (July 17). Reverse with Vienna, Paris and Marseille (July 18) datestamps. Despite the minor faults a beautiful double rate cover of stunning appeal. Signed Oliva and A. Diena.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : not sold -
