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  • Lot# : 1139 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
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    1864: 5 soldi rose-red horizontal pair, 15 soldi brown in two vertical pairs used on 1867 double rate cover to Milan, Italy each pair cancelled by bold strikes of two line dated SALONICH handstamps (May 16) in blue (Tchiilinghirian fig. 594). Further strike of despatch at right and cover crossed to denote pre-payment with correponding black 'P.D.' on front. Reverse with Vienna transit cds (25/5) and Milan arrival cds (May 27). Slight file fold touches perforations at edge of cover mentioned for accuracy but a rare and most appealing usage. Signed E. Diena. Cert. Emilio Diena (1937).
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF