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Lot# 1529 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 1529 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
    1882 & 1884: Postal Stationery envelopes: 1882 usage of 3 s. green envelope used to Berlin and up-rated with 1867/74 5 s. red tied by 'Alexandrien' thimble datestamp (Oct 17) in black; reverse with Triest transit and arrival (Oct 25); and rare usage of the 25 s. grey-lilac envelope sent registered to Triest, neatly cancelled by 'Alexandrien' thimble datestamp (Sept 29, 1884) with arrival (Oct 6) on reverse and the cover returned to the Austrian P.O. with second 'arrival' (Oct 15) alongside. A rare and fine pair.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF