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  • Lot# : 1528 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1879 (April 22): Registered cover to Langnau, Switzerland franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue (2, one for postage and further 10 s. for registration) each tied by ALEXANDRIEN / RECOM. datestamps in black with registration number alongside in 'Recom' box. Reverse with Naples transit (26/4) and Swiss Ambulant (28/4). File fold well away from addhesives, a fine and scarce cover.
    Note: It is interesting that only the Alexandria and Bucharest Offices had a datestamp with 'Recom.' for registered mail.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF