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  • Lot# : 1527 Austrian Levant

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    1874 (Jan 12): 4 soldi red postal stationery card, creased horizontally, mailed to Prague and struck with ALEXANDRIEN datestamp with three line date (Tchilinghirian fig. 11) in black-a rare cancellation introduced in July 1873 and in use for just seven months-with Prague arrival (Jan 19) at left. The 4 soldi card was in use from 1873 until June 1874 when it was replaced by the 5 s. card in anticipation of the UPU universal rate. Despite the fault, a very rare usage from Alexandria.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF