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Lot# 1927 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 1927 Hungary

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    Catalogue# : 3a+4/I
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    1867/71: Lithographed 5 kr. rose red used in combination with Austria 1867 10 kr. blue on 1871 registered cover to Vienna, tied by SZEGED datestamp (May 24) in black (Gudlin = 10 pts). Part 'Ajanlott' registration cachet at upper right and reverse with complete 'Leopoldstadt / Wien' arrival cds of the following day. The envelope somewhat torn at right on opening but a very rare combination usage during the first month of issue for the lithographed 5 kreuzer. Un-recorded by Gary Ryan in Hungarian Mixed Frankings. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2014).

    Note: As far as we are aware, this is the earliest recorded Austria 1867 10 kr. and Hungary 1871 5 kr.  mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF