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  • Lot# : 1488 Austrian Levant

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    1857 (Nov 4): Entire letter from Canea to Trieste, initially charged 3 kr. for local post, altered to '9' kreuzer charge for ship mail rate- as Trieste was outside the Levant ring this was illegal but apparently accepted. The cover struck with fine oval framed "Sunburst" AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CANEA handstamp in green. Reverse with Trieste arrival cds (Nov 10) in red. Unrecorded by Tchilinghirian - a magnificent and rare entire, believed unique.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF