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1870 (July 16): Entire letter from Constantinople Lloyd Agency to Trieste, struck on front with 'Constainopel' cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) and, on reverse exceptional strike across flap of "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSPOLI in green (unlisted). Oval Triest arrival (July 21). A fine and rare entire.
Note: The letter is an invoice for 8 barrels of Caviar from Taganrog, Russia; issued from Constantinople. Strangely, the Lloyd Office mailed the letter through the Consular Office.
Provenance: Cengiz Arsman, May 2005, lot 20208.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 750 CHF -
