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Lot# 1297 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1297 Bulgaria

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    1898: Cover to Constantinople franked on front with 18823 st. orange & yellow, Small Lion 10 st. rose and 1895 '01' on 2 st. grey-green & grey tied Philippopolis datestamps, the reverse showing ten further 1895 '01' on 2 st. grey-green & grey, these all tied by seven strikes of the rare circular 'Target' handstamps probably applied in Constantinople or on the Steamer from Varna. Constantinople Austrian P.O. arrival cds (Jan 30) alongside in similar ink. A facinating and rare cover, with letter from William Stephen noting discussions between him and Tchilinghirian on this cancellation, together with an Austrian Levant pair on piece similarly cancelled.

    Provenance: Rigby Hall.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF