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Lot# 1581 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 1581 Austrian Levant

    1876: Official envelope mailed from Widdin to Belgrade showing Ottoman negative seal of the Governor of the Sandjak of Vidin in black, struck with WIDDIN thimble datestamp (4/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 896) and circular 'T' marking below. Reverse with 'Orsova' cds (7/2) of transit and Belgrade arrival cds (29.1.1876) in black. An unusual usage of Ottoman Official mail sent via the Austrian P.O., rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold