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1858 (April 23): Entire letter from Limassol via Larnaca to Constantinople at double weight, struck with fine oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / LARNACA handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 2). Reverse with manuscript '24' (kreuzer) denoting double the usual ship rate. Slight horizontal file fold well away from the handstamp, a magnificent example of the rarest postal marking of Cyprus.
Provenance: Collection Bloomfield.Starting bid : 3,500 CHFHammer price : 6,000 CHF -
