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  • Lot# : 8025 Albania

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    Vlorë-Valona 1855c.: Cover with second sheet of letter from Triest to Scutari, Albania via Valona with extremely fine strike of rare 'Sunburst' oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / VALONA in black. Despatch cds of 'Triest / Früh' above in black (12/3). Unrecorded in any catalogue, although Tchilinghirian & Stephen state that the Valona Agency would have received a cancel of this type in 1854 (see page 305). As far as we are aware, a unique usage. Signed Nakri.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold