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Lot# 1653 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 1653 Austrian Levant

    1856 (June 20): Registered cover from Piteschti to Paris struck on despatch with superb K.K. ÖST F.P. PITESCHTI datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig, 765) in black, straight line FRANCO and RECOM. struck twice alongside (unlisted). Disinfected at Hermannstadt with blade pinches, with Paris arrival (July 12) in red on reverse. Total charges on the reverse in manuscript of 47 kreuzer and charged 49 décimes in Paris. A magnificent cover-Tchilinghirian states: 'stampless covers, not seen, but may exist'.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF