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  • Lot# : 7202 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Trieste 1848: Cover from Triest to Milano stuck with oval "Lloyd Austriaco" oval framed administrative handstamp in blue applied at the head office of the Company, with 'Triest / 1848' datestamp in black (Sept 8) at right. Minor closed tear on face panel but scarce, this is the first handstamp of the Austrian Lloyd known on cover: the markings were all supplied by the Imperial Administration in Vienna.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7203 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Trieste 1854 (Jan 3): Entire letter from Trieste on Lloyd letter-headed paper, mailed to the Lloyd Agency in Parenzo (Poreč), Croatia and struck with "Lloyd Austriaco" oval framed administrative handstamp, oval framed "COL / VAPORE" and further oval "NAVIGAZIONE A VAPORE / L.A" all in blue. An extraordinary usage of all three early markings (none listed in Tchilinghirian) on the same entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7204 Austrian Levant

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    1859 (Feb 19): Entire letter from Constantinople to Marseille via Trieste, struck in transit with LETTERE ARRIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 99). Framed "A/25" triangular Convention marking alongside (Van der Linden fig. 1G) applied in Vienna in transit. Culoz entry mark (Feb 28) below in red. Charged at double rate of 2 décimes due upon receipt. A scarce and fine entire.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1451.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7205 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 17
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Trieste 1859: Austria 15 kr. blue, Type II, used on entire letter to Goerlitz tied by 'Triest' cds in black (13/4), the letter being an invoice for freight and fees for a shipment from Hong Kong, struck at lower left with oval framed "NAVIGAZIONE A VAPORE / L.A" unusually struck in black. Reverse with 'Oderberg / Breslau' TPO and arrival (16/4)  and manuscript docketing 'Triest 13 April, Dampfschiffarts Gesell.schaft des Oestr. Lloyd'.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7206 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 21+22
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Trieste 1860: 10 kr. blue and reverse with 15 kr. brown, on 1862 registered cover to Jena, each tied by oval 'Recomandirt / Triest' datestamps (4/9) in black, with late use of the oval framed "Lloyd Austriaco" administrative handstamp in blue-green at base. 'Leipzig / Magdeburg' TPO on reverse and Jena arrival (7/9). The 15 kr. broken on opening the letter but a scarce usage. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7207 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : (22+20)
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    1860/61: 5 kr. red and 15 kr. blue used on 1863 cover from Trieste to Constantinople tied by Triest cds's (5/9), underpaid and taxed for sea rate with scarce "20." (kreuzer) handstamp applied in Triest (Van der Linden fig. 3164) on reverse in black. "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp of arrival (11/9) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) also on reverse. A scarce cover that opens well for display. Cert. Babor (2001).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7208 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Trieste 1865 (Sept 3): Invoice on Lloyd Austriaco notepaper franked by Fiscal 5 kr. tied by superb strike of oval framed UFF. DI CONSEGNA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / TRIESTE cachet in blue*, together with entire letter franked Austria 1867 5 kr. red used from Triest to Cöln with green and white wafer seal on reverse "Dampfschiffsfahrt - Gesellschaft / Des Österr. Lloyd / L. A.". Both fresh and very fine, a scarce and most attractive page.rnProvenance: *Collection 'Monte Napoleon', Corinphila sale 78, Sept 1978, lot 910; *Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1314.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 7209 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1
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    1867/74: 2 s. yellow, a used horizontal pair on 1872 Printed Matter entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste tied on arrival by LETTERE ARRIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 99). The entire disinfected with chisel slits (due to a Cholera epidemic that particularly hit Hungary, with 190'000 deaths in the one outbreak), one slit into the right hand adhesive, with part Trieste (17/1) arrival at left. A rare franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7210 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Ancona, Papal States 1839: Entire letter from Ancona to Patras, Greece struck on despatch with oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ANCONA" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 457). Manuscript '18' (kreuzer) prepaid on despatch on reverse alongside neat 'Patras' arrival datestamp (April 9) in black. Ancona was under French Naval occupation until 1838, and thus this entire is believed to be one of the earliest known usages of this marking.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7211 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Ancona, Papal States 1842: Entire letter from Ancona to Corfu, Ionian Islands struck on despatch with oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ANCONA" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 457). Disinfected upon despatch with framed "Sanità in Ancona / Netto fuori e dentro" handstamp in black. The letter, in English, states "The Austrian Steamer is leaving for Corfu, I am enabled to drop you a line to mention my arrival here this morning after our agreeable passage...".
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7212 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Ancona, Papal States 1852: 5 b. black on pale-rose in a vert. strip of three, large even margins all round, stamps lifted for checking and re-affixed, file fold affecting one stamp, tied by ROMA 11 DEC 52 cds's to entire letter addressed to Corfu, Ionian Islands, endorsed "via d'Ancona" with oval framed "Agenzie Del Lloyd Austriaco - Ancona" (Tchilinghirian & Stephen fig. 457) and Corfu arrival cds alongside. Charged '3' (pence) due on receipt for incoming letter fee. An attractive cover to a scarce destination. The postage with Austrian services was 9 kr. for sea carriage and 9 kr. for Austro-Italian land transit for a distance up to 150 kms., amounting to 18 kr. or 16 bajocchi. The underpayment by 1 b. was not taxed. Cert. RPS (2004).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 7213 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 7a+8a
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Ancona, Papal States 1852: Papal States 6 baj. greenish grey and 7 baj. on blue (2), used on 1855 cover from Ancona to Patras, Greece endorsed 'Col vapore Austriaco', some acid ink faults, all three stamps originally folded around the edge of the cover and tied by Ancona datestamps of despatch. Oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ANCONA" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 457) centrally struck, this being the earliest recorded strike in this colour. Charged '40' lepta due in red crayon manuscript with Piraeus cds in blue. Imperfections but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7214 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Ancona, Papal States 1852: 1 b. black on blue green and horizontal pair of 7 b. black on blue, good to enormous margins all round, tied by straight line RIMINI handstamps in black to entire letter addressed to Corfu with crisp oval framed "Agenzie Del Lloyd Austriaco - Ancona" (Tchilinghirian & Stephen fig. 457) with CORFU (March 20) arrival cds alongside, charged '3' (pence) due on receipt for the incoming letter fee. File fold slightly affecting the 1 b. stamp but a very attractive and scarce cover. The postage with Austrian services was 9 kr. for sea carriage to the Ionian Islands and 9 kr. for Austro-Italian land transit for a distance up to 150 kms., amounting to 18 kr. or 16 bajocchi. The underpayment by 1 b. was not taxed. Signed Friebe BPP; certs. Holcombe (1992), RPS (2004).rnProvenance: Collections Arthur Linz, Edwin Müller and Joseph Hackmey. 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7215 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2a
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Pontelagoscuro, Papal States 1852: Papal States 1 baj.. black on green, used with good margins cancelled by eight bar grid handstamp in black (Sassone 2A), on 1855 cover from Pontelagoscuro to Ferrara endorsed 'urgentissima', with despatch cds in black 'Ponte Lagoscuro' (Dec 8) and superb strike of oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PONTE / LAGOSCURO" sunburst handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 458) below. Two stampless covers are reported with the Agency handstamp and just two franked covers are known. Cert. E. Diena (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2250; Collection Henry Houser, RL, Zurich, 19 June 1992, lot 1017; Collection Henry Houser, Siegel, 13 Nov 2013, lot 6012.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7216 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Piacenza, Parma 1852: Parma 25 c. black on pale rose, used with large margins on three sides and shaved at right (Sassone 4), on 1858 entire letter from Piacenza to Borgo St. Donino tied by 'Piacenza' datestamp (Oct 22) in black. Fine strike of oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PIACENZA" sunburst handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 459) in blue below. This cover was first reported by Edwin Mueller in the Mercury Stamp Journal in February 1959 - and is still believed to be the sole recorded usage. Unique. Signed A. Diena. Cert. E. Diena (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Henry Houser, RL, Zurich, 19 June 1992, lot 1019.rn                   Collection Henry Houser, Siegel, 13 Nov 2013, lot 6013.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7217 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Guastalla, Modena 1852: Modena 25 c. black on pale buff, a fine example with large margins all round (Sassone 4), used on 1855 cover to Milan, tied by six barred obliterator with matching GUASTALLA datestamp (July 16) alongside. Superb strike of "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / GUASTALLA" sunburst handstamp in blue-green at lower left (Tchilinghirian unrecorded) and reverse with a different and also complete impression in the red wax seal with Milano arrival cds (18/7) alongside in black. The strength of the seal's impression has left a slight stain to the front panel, but a wonderful cover - one of just two examples of this Agency marking recorded, both of which have now been offered by Corinphila. An Exhibition item of the foremost importance in this field.rnProvenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleon', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988, lot 916.rn                   Collection Henry Houser, Siegel, 13 Nov 2013, lot 6011.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7218 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Pavia, Lombardy Venetia 1850/54: 45 c. blue, a used example with large margins all round, with 30 c. brown touched at top, used on 1855 registered cover from Pavia to Turin, tied by boxed and dated 'PAVIA / 2-7-55' datestamps in black with fine oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / PAVIA" sunburst handstamp in blue at lower left (Tchilinghirian unrecorded). Reverse with partial impressions on the three red wax seals alongisde the 'Torino / Consegne' cds of receipt (July 4). The cover opens well for exhibit display, an exceptional and extremely rare cover - one of just two such recorded with this Agency marking, both of which were formerly housed in the 'Monte Napoleon' collection.rnProvenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleon', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988, lot 914.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7219 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 88+89+92
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Antivari 1913: 5 pa. green, 10pa. rose (2) and 25 pa. blue used on 1914 registered Lloyd imprinted cover to Zurich, tied by 'Bar / Antivari' datestamp in violet with oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ANTIVARI" handstamp (unlisted) alongside in red. Zurich arrival(July 30) on reverse of a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7220 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 36+34
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    1900: 5 pi. on 1 kr. red used with granite paper 1 pi. on 25 h. grey-blue pair on 1900 registered cover to Constantinople tied by SAN GIOVANNI / DI MEDUA datestamp (11/9) in black with yellow registration label at right. Reverse with large red wax seal and Austrian P.O. in Constantinople arrival cds (17/9). File fold affects one stamp but mail from this Port is rare.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 7221 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Scutari of Albania 1870 (Aug 13): Cover from Scutari to Venice franked by Turkey Postage Due 10 pa. brown tied by all arabic 'Scutari' handstamp in blue (Coles & Walker fig. 3) with SCUTARI D'ALBANIE thimble datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 497) at right in same ink and Austrian Levant 1867 5 s. red and horizontal pair of 10 s. blue tied in transit by ANTIVARI datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 467) in black. Reverse with Venice arrival cds (Aug 21). A charming and particularly fine example of a mixed franking from this small correspondence.rnNote:The joint Turkish-Austrian courier service between Scutari and Antivari began in circa 1868. Letters could be handed in at either the Turkish Post office or the Austrian Consulate in Scutari. Both countries adhesives were affixed but the Austrian adhesives were cancelled only on arrival in Antivari.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, depicted in his book, Corinphila auction (Sept. 2013), lot 1340.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 7222 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Chios / Scio 1859 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Chios to Athens struck with oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SCIO" in blue-black ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 559). Manuscript '10' (lepta) due in red crayon on front and Piraeus arrival cds (Dec 14) on reverse in black. An outstanding strike of this rare marking.rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1549.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 7223 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Metelino / Mytilene 1859 (Sept 23): Cover from Metelino to Glavany & Co. in Constantinople struck with good strike of oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / METELINO" handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 565). A very rare handstamp and very fine for this marking.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7224 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1868 cover to Trieste tied by bold METELINE circular datestamp (21/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566). Reverse with oval Triest arrival ((1/9) in black. Two file fodls well away from the adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7225 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Tenedos 1867/74: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue used on cover internally dated Lemnos, 1870, mailed to Trieste, neatly tied by circular TENEDOS datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 582) in black. Reverse with Trieste oval arrival datestamp (14/7). File fold affects the 5 soldi but a rare cover. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7226 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Rhodes / Rodi 1899 (Aug 6): Entire letter from Symi via Rhodes and Smryna to Triest struck with oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / RODI" handstamp in blue-black ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 571) on obverse. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie' cds and 'Smirne' datestamp (11/8) and framed blue arrival of Triest(17/8). An exceptional strike of this rare marking. Cert. A. Diena (1969).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 7227 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Vathy of Samos 1895 (Dec. 26): Swiss response stationery postcard 10 rp. red, both parts sent together and still attached, the inquiry part from Basel to Vathy at Samos with Constantinople-Galata (Dec 30) and Smyrna (Jan 1) transit cds's, the response part with "VATHY 6/1 96 SAMOS" despatch cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 586) in black, Basel receiver aside (15 I 96). Fine and interesting item, the first Vathy arrival cds from 1895 is a new first usage following the H. Smith handbook.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7228 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Symi 1867/74: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1882 entire letter written from Symi to Trieste tied initially by underinked oval "SYMI / AGENCY / BELL'S / ASIA MINOR / S.S. CO." cachet in blue and, in transit, by circular SPED.POST: PRESSO LLOYD / SMIRNE circular datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 12). Very scarce and attractive entire, also a block of four 10 s. blue with the same Smirne cancellation but with one stamp with closed tear.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 7229 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Smirne, Turkey 1852 (April 30g): Entire letter from Smryna to Athens endorsed 'Col vapore Austriaco Lloyd' struck with fine (for this) "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SMIRNE" oval handstamp (gothic Smirne) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 5). Reverse with Piraeus and Athens datestamps (April 21j) displaying well on flap in blue.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 7230 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Smirne, Turkey 1858c.: Entire letter from Smryna to Constantinople struck with fine "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SMIRNE" oval handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 7), with '1' in crayon above (1 piastre) denoting pre-payment. A scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7231 Austrian Levant

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    1858: Entire letter from Smyrna to Amsterdam, Netherlands struck with fine SMIRNE datestamp (20/3) of Consular P.O. in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 4), sent unpaid with manuscript '12/15' = 27 kreuzer to pay, struck in Triest with framed "7¼" (Silvergrosschen) handstamp in blue (Van der Linden fig. 3107). Reverse with Amsterdam arrival (28/3) cds in red where charged '30' cents due in manuscript. An unusual destination at this date and a fine cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7232 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4
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    1864: Arms 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ overlapping 1867 10 s. deep blue on 1869 second page of entire letter from Smyrna to Trieste, tied by neat SMIRNE thimble datestamp (19/6) in black (Tchilinghirian ffig. 10). The 10 s. crossed by file fold but a scarce mixed issue combination.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7233 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+6
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    1864: Arms 3 s. green, perf. 9½, used with 1867 25 s. grey-lilac on 1869 cover, no side flaps, from Smyrna to Gallipoli, Italy endorsed 'via Brindisi' and tied by fine strike of SMIRNE thimble datestamp (14/8) in black (Tchilinghirian ffig. 10). Reverse with Gallipoli arrival cds (18/8). A fine mixed issue franking and an attractive cover. Signed G. Bolaffi, A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7234 Austrian Levant

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    1870 (Nov 19): Entire letter from Smirne to Milan struck with fine LLOYD AGENZIE / SMIRNE datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 8) in black (note inverted date slug error) with framed 'Piroscafi / Postali / Austriaci' cachet at left, charged due on arrival with Italy 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 40 c. tied by Milano cds's (Nov 27). Fresh and fine entire.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, depicted in his book, Corinphila auction (Sept. 2013), lot 1383.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7235 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+4
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    1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue in a vertical pair, used on 1871 cover from Smyrna to Genova endorsed 'via Brindisi', tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / SMIRNE datestamps (21/10) in black. Slitted for disinfection with Brindisi transit and Genova arrival cds on reverse of a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7236 Austrian Levant

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    1873 (May 10): Entire letter from Smirne to Livorno franked by 1867/74 3 s. green and horizontal pair of 10 s. blue tied by SMIRNE thimble datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 10). An attractive cover. Signed Kessler, Ferchenbauer.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, 182. Corinphila sale (Sept. 2013), lot 1385.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7237 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : S2+17
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    1910: Levant 10 pa. postal stationery wrapper up-rated with Crete 1908 5 c. green on yellow, used to Cairo tied by framed "Z. SMYRNA II / 8.APR. 10 / ÖST POST" Rosinenstempel (Tchilinghirian fig. R3) in violet; applied by the Lloyd Agency. The "Z" (Zoll) cancel was used on commercial samples, pricelists and packages only.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7238 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Chesme 1895c.: Cover from Cesme to Smyrne franked by 1892 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine tied by oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CESME" framed cachet in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Light but readable strike, this cancellation previously only recorded by Bloomfield and Tchilinghirian on loose stamps and a piece. Unique on letter in this colour, sold together with pair of 20 pa. rose with fair strike of the same handstamp. A rarity. Signed Hochleutner.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1396.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 7239 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Cesme 1897: Mourning cover from Cesme to Smyrne franked by 1892 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine tied by oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CESME" cachet in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). A bold strike, this cancellation previously only recorded by Bloomfield and Tchilinghirian on loose stamps and a piece. Reverse with Triest arrival (July 5) in blue. Small envelope scuffs and file fold away from adhesive. Unique on letter in this colour. A rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 7240 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Alexandretta, Anatolia 1858c.: Undated cover prepaid from Alexandretta to Larnaca, Cyprus struck with oval framed sunburst "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ALESSAND / RETTA" handstamp in blackish-blue ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 1), the cover with manuscript displaying well on reverse "P.P.K 40" (Posta Pagata Kreuzer 40). Some overall wear and a corner tear but the strike and annotation extremely fine. Illustrated in Hans Smith 'The Austrian Post Offices in the Levant' on page 7. A great rarity.rnProvenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleone', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988, lot 858; Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1392.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7241 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Mersina, Anatolia 1856 (May 15/27): Entire letter from Mersina to Syra, Greece struck on front panel with oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / MERSINA" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) in black. Charged '20' lepta due from recipient on arrival (June 3). Illustrated in Hans Smith 'The Austrian Post Offices in the Levant' on page 104. Fragile but extremely rare-believed to be the sole recorded cover bearing this handstamp. Signed Hochleutner.rn Provenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleone', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988, lot 909; Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1391.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 7242 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Beirut, Lebanon 1854 (Aug 28): Entire letter, bilingual in French and Arabic, mailed from Beirut to Alexandria, Egypt with sender's cachet in green at left and struck with very fine "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / BERUTTI" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 1). Arabic notation on reverse indicates that a reply was sent on September 7, 1854 ('Beirut 7 eylul 54'). Extremely rare and appealing entire. Certs. E. Diena, Sorani (1978).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7243 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    1867/74: 15 s. brown, a used example tied to cover to Vienna endorsed 'par Lloyd Autrichien', tied by large part oval framed COL VAPORE DA / BERUTTI handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 103), applied in transit in Alexandria. Reverse with 'Alexandrien' thimble cds (1/4) and Vienna arrivals (14/4). Rounded corner to the adhesive but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7244 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/78: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1878 entire letter from Beirut to Genova, one perf. scuffed, tied by superb strike of three line BEIRUTH datestamp (2/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. F1). Reverse with Austrian P.O. JAFFA cds (3/12) and Genova arrival cds (13/12) in black. A most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 7245 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    China Line 1898: Cover to Hong Kong franked with 1 pi. on 10 kr. blue, tied by neat BEIRUT / OESTERREICHISCHE POST cds (18/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. K). Reverse with Port Said transit cds (22/III), Colombo cds (April 4) and scarce SINGAPORE / TO HONG KONG cds (April 11) in black. A most unusual destination and an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 7291 Austrian Levant

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    1857 (Dec 15): Entire letter from Burgas to Constantinople struck with fine oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / BURGAS handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 935) in blue. Minor file fold but an extremely rare marking with less than a handful of covers recorded and an exceptional strike.rnProvenance: Collection Gordon Torrey, Corinphila sale 99, June 1997, lot 8387; Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1407.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7362 Austrian Levant

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    1867 (Oct 18): Entire letter from Constantinople to Leipzig, Saxony struck in transit with two line dated VARNA / 19. OTT datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 884). Manuscript '25' rate at left (10 kr. to Austria, 10 kr. to Lloyd and 5 kr. to Saxony). Reverse with Vienna cds (Oct 23) and arrival (Oct 25). Fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7384 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5+6
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    1867/74: 15 s. brown and 25 s. grey-lilac off cover examples with part VIA VARNA handstamps, with 1869 entire from Constantinople to France with VIA VARNA handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 114) sent unpaid with '10' décimes to pay. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7391 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on August 1870 cover from Constantinople to Wattwyl, Switzerland endorsed 'via Varna' tied in transit by framed LETTERE ARIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 115), with reverse showing Vienna transit (14/8), Sargans-St. Gallen TPO and Wattwyl (15/VIII) arrival cds. Slight flap tear not affecting the delightful appearance - Tchilinghirian and Mueller state that this cancellation device was delivered on July 23, 1870 thus making this cover an extremely early usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7393 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+6/Ib+7
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue and 25 s. violet, used on 1874 entire letter from Constantinople to Tarare, France tied in transit by framed LETTERE ARIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 115) with 'A. / P.D.' below and Avricourt entry marking (June 4) in blue also on obverse. 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds on reverse with Tarare arrival (June 5), a fine and rare entire. Signed A. Diena. Sold together with a slightly faulty 50 s. brown-rose with same cancel.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 7417 Austrian Levant

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    1592 (Sept 27): Entire letter from Pera, Constantinople to Cefalonia, Ionian Islands, which had been seized by the Venetians in 1500, disinfected with slits and the Venetian method of splashing with vinegar or sea-water. A fine and early entire: the contents of which appear to be in code.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FPRSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1328.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7418 Austrian Levant

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    1787 (Nov 30): Entire letter mailed from Smyrna via Constantinople to Marseille with manuscript "Reçu 7 Xbre 1787, Consple, achem' le 10 dec par Nicholas Bratis fils" and fine strike of "CONSTAN: / TINOPEL" applied in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 382 = RRR) thence via Semlin where struck on reverse with fine circular 'Netto Di Fuora Et Di Dentro' disinfection cachet in black after being heated over flame; forwarded a second time in Geneva with rare "V.T.H.S.- PFA" Agent's cachet (Perrin Frères Amatric) struck in black and charged '26' sol due on receipt. The second earliest recorded entire letter from Constantinople with a postal marking, the Hans Smith entire with this marking dated in July, this cover dated a fortnight earlier than the Jerger example. An extremely rare cover that opens well for Exhibit display.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 4160.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7419 Austrian Levant

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    1829 (Jan 26): Entire letter from Smyrna to Marseille, reverse showing manuscript Forwarding Agent 'Berzalese, Galata, Cospoli, 30 Genn. 1839' and superb SANITATIS SIGULLUM disinfection cachet in black and red wax seal applied in Semlin. 'AT' and 'Turquie' origin marking in black and circular 'Autr / Huningue' transit cds (Feb 20) with '11' charge mark at left both in red, manuscript '20' décimes due upon arrival in Marseille. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Puschmann.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7420 Austrian Levant

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    1832 (March 10): Entire letter from Constantinople to Bordeaux, disinfected in transit at Semlin with rare complete impression of the SIGILLUM SANITATIS red wax seal and superb strike of equally scarce two line "Geräuchert vom Contumaz-Amte / en SEMLIN am 22 Mäarz 1832." cachet struck in black. 'Turquie' and 'AT' handstamps on obverse with framed 'Autriche / Par / Huningue' entry marking in black with '11' charge mark at left, manuscript '21' décimes due upon arrival. A superb entire that opens well fopr Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 7421 Austrian Levant

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    1833 (July 1): Printed entire letter from Constantinople to Lyon, disinfected in transit with superb two line italic "Geräuchert vom Contumaz-Amte / zu SEMLIN am 21 July 1833" struck in black and displaying well on flap, with 'Turquie' origin marking in black and framed 'Autriche / Par / Huningue' entry marking with '11' charge mark at left both in red, manuscript '17' décimes due upon arrival. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 7422 Austrian Levant

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    1837 (Feb): Second page of Missionary entire letter from Constantinople to New York via Le Havre, France, disinfected in transit at Semlin with circular cachet in black and part red wax seal on reverse and 'R.No.' in manuscript, 'AT' and 'Turquie' origin markings in black on front and oval 'FRANCO / P. Huningue' applied in red. Welles & Greene, Havre deleted on front and the entire mailed on the ship "Sully" to New York with the two line Forwarding Agent's cachet on reverse in black. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hermann Hader.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7423 Austrian Levant

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    1841 (Dec 16): Second page of Missionary entire letter from Constantinople to New York via Le Havre, France, disinfected in transit at Malta with circular 'Purifié au Lazaret' in black and slitted. Le Havre arrival cds (Jan 7) on reverse. Welles & Greene, Havre deleted on front and the entire mailed on the ship "Burgundy" to New York with 'Bureau Maritime / Havre' cds in red and two line Forwarding Agent's cachet "Forwarded by Yr. Obt. Serv. / Havre G.B.Greene" on reverse in black. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hermann Hader.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7424 Austrian Levant

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    1840 (Nov 25): Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, struck on despatch with fine straight line CONSTANTINOPEL handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 383), rastel punched for disinfection with manuscript rate '36' (kreuzers) on reverse due to Lloyd. Trieste arrival cds in red (Dec 23). A fine entire and an early use of this handstamp - Tchilinghirian states 'believed introduced in the early 1840's' whilst Muller records the mark from 1844.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7425 Austrian Levant

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    1841 (Sept 20): Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, struck on despatch with superb straight line CONSTANTINOPEL handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 383), rastel punched for disinfection with manuscript rate '36' (kreuzers) on reverse due to Lloyd. Trieste arrival cds in red (Oct 3). A fine entire and an early use of this handstamp - Tchilinghirian states 'believed introduced in the early 1840's' whilst Muller records the mark from 1844.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 7426 Austrian Levant

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    1858 (Jan 20): Entire letter to Düren, Germany with 'Constantinopel' cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), sent unpaid and struck in transit with fine square framed "7¼" handstamp applied in Trieste (7¼ silvergroschen) in blue (Van der Linden fig. 3107). Reverse with Leipzig / Magdeburg TPO (Feb 6) and arrival datestamp. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7427 Austrian Levant

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    1863 (April 18): Cover sent unpaid to Genova, Italy struck with fine 'Constantinopel' cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) with fine framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI cachet in red at right. Large 'N.A.' (not paid) handstamp at left and manuscript 20/8 (20 soldi sea rate + 8 Italian credit) and rated '7' decimi on arrival via Ancona. An attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7428 Austrian Levant

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    1862: Covers (2) sent unpaid from Constantinople to Zurich, Switzerland, each rated at 20/15 = 35 soldi to pay for sea and land rate, one struck with circular "Constantinopel" cds (Jan 18) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), the other an 1862 entire letter struck with "Constantinopel" cds (Sept 20) in blue and rare thus (fig. 385). Each with ink manuscript '23' credit to Austria and '90' rappen = 36 kreuzers due on delivery in Hirslanden.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 7429 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V15+V17+V18
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    1864 (June 4): Lettersheet from Constantinople to Milano, bearing 1863 3 so. green, 10 so. blue and 15 so. brown, all perf. 14, three fine and fresh examples, well perforated and embossed, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL cds to the cover, endorsed "Via Trieste" with "P.D" in red and framed "PROSCAFI POSTALI AUSTRIACI" in black alongside, reverse with diff. transit and Milano arrival (11 GIU 648) cds's. An attractive three-colour franking, paying the correct 28 soldi rate for a cover sent with the Lloyd directly to Italy with 20 soldi for the Lloyd and 8 Soldi equal to 20 centesimi for Italy. Cert. Raybaudi (1998) Ferchenbauer = € 4'000 / Sassone = € 12'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7430 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V18+V21
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    1863: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14, and 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ used on 1864 entire letter to Rustschuk, Bulgaria tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (16/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Some trivial aging and file folds well away from the adhesives, a very scarce mixed issue usage. Signed Seitz.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7431 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V19
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    1864: Arms 2 s. yellow, perf. 9½, a fine used example cancelled by bold 'Constantinopel' cds (7/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Exceptional and superb. Signed Pfenninger Mi = € 500.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7432 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V19
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    1864: Arms 2 s. yellow, perf. 9½, a used block of four, tied to small piece by two strikes of "Constantinopel" cds (1/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Slight scuff on perf. at left otherwise exceptional and of great scarcity in a block. Signed Sorani Mi = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7433 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+6
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    1864: Arms 3 s. green, perf. 9½ and 1867 25 s. violet used on 1868 cover to Genova endorsed 'Via Brindisi pr. Vapore' tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (11/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). 'P.D.' in red below, reverse with Brindisi transit cds (16/9) and Genova arrival. Slight peripheral aging but a scarce and most attractive mixed issue cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 7434 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
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    1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown (2), perf. 9½, used on small piece, unusually cancelled by two strikes of wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamps (1/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) and by single ring "Constantinopel" cds in black (fig. 387) of the same day.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7435 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
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    1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown in a horizontal pair, perf. 9½, used on 1865 cover to Géra, Saxony endorsed 'via Kustendje' tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamps (25/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Reverse with Vienna transit (30/5) and Gera arrival (June 1). A fine cover demonstrating the 35 soldi rate: 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for DÖPV.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 7436 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
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    1865 (July 6): Cover to Marseille via Triest franked for 80 soldi rate with 1864 5 s. rose, small tear in design and 15 s. brown (5 examples), perf. 9½, all tied by bold strikes of floral CONSTANTINOPEL cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) in black. Slit for disinfection at Trieste and red Strasbourg entry mark on front (July 17). Reverse with Vienna, Paris and Marseille (July 18) datestamps. Despite the minor faults a beautiful double rate cover of stunning appeal. Signed Oliva and A. Diena.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, depicted in his book, Corinphila auction (Sept. 2013), lot 1459.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7437 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1866 entire letter to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (8/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), matched with stampless 1865 entire letter sent unpaid with same datestamp (27/10) and manuscript due '20' due. A fine pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7438 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used horizontal pair on 1865 entire letter to Widdin, Bulgaria tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (16/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), paying the Levant single rate of 20 soldi. A fine and scarce entire written in ladino script.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1375.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7439 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+V23
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter to Lyon endorsed 'via Varna' tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamps (4/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). 'P.D.' in red below and Strasbourg entry marking (June 11) in red on obverse. Vienna and Paris transits on reverse with Lyon arrival (June 12). A most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7440 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+V23
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    1864 10 s. deep blue and 15 s. brown (2), perf. 9½, used on cover to Marseille; tied by wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (3/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Strasbourg entry mark (Nov 13) on front, reverse with Vienna transit cds and Paris transit. A fine and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, Corinphila sale 182, Sept. 2013, lot 1455.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7441 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+V23
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter to Lyon tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamps (4/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). 'A./P.D.' in black at right and Strasbourg entry marking (Oct 11) in red on obverse. Vienna and Paris transits on reverse with Lyon arrival (Oct 12). Aged across fold but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7442 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+V23
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue, a vertical strip of three, a horizontal pair and two single examples used with 15 s. brown on 1867 entire letter to USA all tied by "Constantinopel" cds's (2/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Centrally struck "Aachen / Paid 23 cts." circular datestamp in red (8/8) and "N. York Br. Pkt." datestamp in red on front. Locally readdressed on arrival and struck with straight line FORWARDED at left. Reverse with Vienna transit cds (6/8) in black. An entire letter of magnificent appearance and a spectacular Transatlantic franking. Signed. E. Diena. Cert. Hochleutner (2007).rnrnProvenance: Collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 7443 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used block of six on linen backed piece, cancelled by "Constantinopel" cds's (5/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Perforations imperceptibly trimmed at top but an exceptionally scarce and most attractive multiple Mi = € 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7444 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used example on small envelope to Bucharest, Romania tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (5/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), paying the Levant rate of 10 soldi and Austrian rate of 5 soldi, introduced in January 1867. Reverse with Austrian P.O. cds of arrival (9/2). A charming cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 7445 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, three examples used on 1865 cover from Constantinople to the Ottoman Financial Association in London tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamps (22/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Framed 'P.D.' and and "Weit Franco 14" applied in red at Vienna. Reverse with Vienna transit (27/6) in black and London arrival on front ((June 30) in red. Some imperfections but an attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1458.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 7446 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue, a used example on second page of entire letter to the French Consul in Larissa, Thessaly endorsed 'via Volo', tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (15/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Overall soiling but a remarkably unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 7447 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue, single frankings on 1877, 1878 and 1879 covers to France, all well tied by wreathed or small wreath "Constantinopel" datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385, 386), 1877 endorsed 'Voie de Varna', 1878 cover endorsed 'via Galatz' and 1879 cover 'voie de Corfu & Brindisi'. A fresh and fine group.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 7448 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5/II
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    1881: 15 s. brown, fine printing, a single example used on cover to St. Pölten tied by CONSTANTINOPEL wreathed datestamp (21/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Reverse with Vienna transit cds (29/11) and Loosdorf (30/11) arrival cds. Some peripheral aging but a very scarce stamp on letter. Cert. Bühler (1979).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7449 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V22
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 entire letter to Philippopolis, Bulgaria tied by small wreath "Constantinopel" datestamp (11/12) in black (Tchilinghiran fig. 386) paying the new Levant single rate of 10 soldi (introduced 16 Oct 1867), matched with an 1869 entire from the same correspondence franked by Arms 5 s. rose pair, perf. 9½, one creased, tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (17/2) in black (Tchilinghiran fig. 385). Minor imperfections but a scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7450 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4
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    1864: Arms 15 s. rose, perf. 9½, used with 1867 10 s. blue, single and horzontal pair, on 1869 cover to London tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (8/6) in black (Tchililinghirian fig. 386). Fraamed 'P.D.' in red on front with London arrival (June 14). Reverse with Vienna transit (12/6) in black. A charming and rare mixed issue franking of great visual appeal.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1387.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 7451 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+6+7
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    1865: Arms 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, used with 1867/74 25 s. grey-lilac and 50 s. brown rose, perf. 12 on small double rate 1868 cover to Paris, tied by Constantinople small wreath datestamps (14/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). 'A./P.D.' in red at right (applied in Varna, in use for just one year) and Strasbourg entry marking in blue (April 20). Reverse with Vienna transit cds (18/4) in black. The 50 soldi is of great rarity on letter and this cover, slightly refolded to protect the 50 s., is particularly attractive paying the 80 soldi double tariff with a mixed issue franking. Illustrated in the 1990 Ferchenbauer handbook on page 526. A spectacular cover. Signed Grioni. Cert. A. Diena (1954).rnProvenance: Collection Henry Houser, RL, Zurich, June 1992, lot 1006.rn                   Collection Henry Houser, Siegel, 13 Nov 2013, lot 6039.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7452 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on 1868 entire letter to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (24/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), matched with stampless 1868 cover sent unpaid with same datestamp (5/12) and manuscript due '20', reverse with small oval arrival (12/12) in red. A fine pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7453 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23+4
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used with 1867 10 s. blue on small piece, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (4/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). A charming and scarce mixed issue piece. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7454 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1869 cover to Géra, Saxony tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (6/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Triest transit (12/2) and Gera arrival cds (15/2). A fine cover travelling on the sea route, demonstrating the 15 soldi rate: 10 soldi for Levant rate + 5 soldi for DÖPV. Signed Fiecchi.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7455 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1869 cover to Wendick-Tychow, Pommerania endorsed 'p. Varna, Vienne, Berlin' tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (6/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Vienna transit (10/7) and Oderberg / Berlin TPO (11/7). A fine cover demonstrating the 15 soldi rate: 10 soldi for Levant rate + 5 soldi for DÖPV. Signed Matl.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 7456 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, two examples in differing shades, used on 1869 cover to Trieste tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (27/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), carried at double rate. Oval Trieste arrival on reverse of a fine cover. Signed Grioni.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 7457 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23+4
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    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, and 1867 10 s. blue used on 1869 registered entire letter to Trieste, unusually endorsed for the land route 'via Vienna' at top, each tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (20/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386).The 15 soldi additionally tied by framed RECOM in black (fig. 417). Docket number '8575' in red crayon on face panel and reverse with 'Recomandirt / Trieste' arrival (26/7). File fold but opens well for Exhibit display, a rare and unusual mixed issue franking, together with an off-cover 1867 10 s. with 'Recom' handstamp.rnrnProvenance: Collection Acterberg, DF, Zurich, Feb 2000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 7458 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1/I+2/II
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    1878: 3 s. green, fine printing in a vertical pair, used with 2 s. orange-yellow, coarse printing in a vertical pair on 1878 cover to Vienna tied by CONSTANTINOPEL small wreath datestamps (17/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Closed cover tear at right but an unusual and very scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7459 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+4
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    1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1871 entire letter to Genova, endorsed 'Via Brindisi', tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Carried by Austrian steamer with PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI framed handstamp in black and 'P.D.' in red above. Brindisi transit (15/3) and Genova arrival (17/3) on reverse of a charming entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 7460 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/78: 10 s. blue used on 1879 cover to Turin endorsed 'via Varna' tied by "Constantinopel" wreathed datestamp (11/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with two large chisel slits diagonally across the face panel for disinfection (due to an outbreak of Plague in Russia). Reverse with Brindisi cds (19/3) and Torino arrival cds. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7461 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue (2), used examples on 1875 entire letter to Odessa tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (18/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), extraordinarily endorsed 'via Brindisi' in error, carried to Trieste (24/5) with oval datestamp on reverse. Thence back to Odessa with arrival datestamp on obverse (May 16j / May 28g). An unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 7462 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue, a vertical strip of four used on slightly restored entire letter to Marseille, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (20/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with 'A./P.D.' in black above manuscript deleted INSUFFISAMENT / AFFRANCHIE in black and Avricourt entry marking in blue (Aug 27) alongside where struck with framed 'PD' in blue. Reverse with Vienna transit (24/8) and 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds (Aug 27). Faults but most unusual.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7463 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, used examples on 1872 cover to Venice, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (11/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), with large 'P.D.' in black at right. Overpaid for the 23 soldi rate by 2 soldi, with oval Triest datestamp of transit (16/1) and Venice arrival on reverse of a most attractive and unusual cover. Opinion Ferchenbauer (2000).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7464 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    1867/74: 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair and 15 s. brown, used examples on 1875 cover to Lyon, France tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (12/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), with 'A./P.D.' at right. 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds and Lyon arrival (Nov 18) on reverse. In 1875, before the advent of the UPU the rate to France (although France did not actively participate until Jan 1, 1876) was reduced from 40 to 35 soldi.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1388.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7465 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    1867/74: 15 s. brown, two examples in slightly differing shades, used on 1871 cover to Lucca, Italy endorsed 'via Corfu & Brindisi' tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (3/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with 'P.D.' alongside also in black. Reverse with Lucca arrival cds (Jan 16). Inked 1871 on obverse but an attractive and unusual franking, overpaid 2 soldi for the 28 soldi rate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7466 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5+6
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    1867/74: 15 s. brown and 25 s. grey-lilac, used examples on 1869 cover to Marseille, tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (1/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) with 'A./P.D.' in black and 15 s. also tied by blue Culoz entry marking. Reverse with 'Paris / Gare de Lyon' cds (Oct 8) and arrival. Small tear on back flap but a scarce and attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7467 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 6b
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    1867/74: 25 s. deep violet, single example used on 1871 cover to Livorno endorsed 'via Brindisi', tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (9/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). 'P.D.' in red at right and reverse with partial Brindisi transit cds and Livorno (14/9) arrival cds. Slightest of aging but a scarce franking - overpaid 2 soldi for the 23 soldi rate.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1385.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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