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Lot# 1576 - 191-195 Auction

  • Lot# : 1576 Ukraine

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    Odessa 1919: Three commercial covers with printed company headings, two used to London and the other to Lisbon, Portugal; this last franked by Odessa Trident Type II imperforate 15 k. tied by two line RECEIVED FROM H.M.SHIP / NO CHARGE TO BE RAISED in black with Paris cds verso (April 17) and Reseal French Military Censor at left. Lisbon arrival cds (April 22) also on reverse. The two covers to London are franked by similar adhesive but untied but with British 'Opened By Censor / 4513' on reverse, and a stampless cover endorsed from Odessa with the 'No Charge' handstamp. Faults but a rare trio showing the communication difficulties with the rest of Europe at this date.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold