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Lot# 1576 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 1576 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/74: 10 soldi blue, single example used on 1873 cover to Kadiköy, Istanbul tied by single ring RUSTSCHUK datestamp (22/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 877), reverse with 1873 Turkey 'Sehir' City Post 1 pi. deep brown & brown, irregular perf. 5-12, tied by 'Baghtche Capussi' datestamp for local delivery (Oct 13). Part Austrian P.O. 'Constantinopel' struck over partially missing flap but an extremely rare usage.

    Provenance: Collection Sacher (Robson-Lowe, Basel) October, 1973.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold