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  • Lot# : 885 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1867/74: 5 s. red, a horizontal pair used on 1877 entire letter to Constantinople tied by BURGAS cds (25/3) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 936). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' cds of receipt (27/3) in black. File fold but a scarce usage of this value in Burgas.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1013 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 : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 1014 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 : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 1015 Austrian Levant

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    1839/1911: Lot with eight covers and cards with various cancels and differents frankings, incl. entire letter 1839 with oval cancel "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO ANCONA", entire letter 1859 from Constantinopel with three line "LETTERE ARRIVATE COL VAPORE DAL LEVANTE", issue 1867/74 5 s. red and 10 s. blue tied by cds. "TENEDOS" to cover and pair issue 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by framed "LETTERE ARIVATE PER MARE VARNA" to cover.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1016 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1852 (March 28): Entire letter from Cesme to Trieste, crossed to denote prepayment, struck initially in error with fine strike of oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SCIO in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 559). This handstamp deleted and struck alongside with CESME / MAR 29. datestamp in black and FRANCA adjacent (figs. 1 and 2) in black. Reverse with Trieste arrival (4/4) in red with prepaid Lloyd rate '12' in manuscript. Rare and exceptional entire, mentioned in Tchilinghirian, vol. VIII, page 108.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleone', Corinphila sale 78, Sept 1988, lot 859.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 1017 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1852 (June 21): Entire letter bilingually addressed from Chios to Trieste, crossed to denote prepayment, struck with CESME / GIUG. 21. datestamp with FRANCA adjacent (Tchilinghirian figs. 1 and 2) in black. Reverse with Trieste arrival (27/6) in red with prepaid Lloyd rate '12' in manuscript. A fine and scarce entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 2001.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1018 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1868 (July 17): Unpaid entire letter from Cesme to Trieste, struck on arrival with fine three line LETTERE ARRIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE in black with '20' (soldi) due amount in blue crayon. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (27/7) struck in red. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1019 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 47
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1905: 10 pa. on 5 h. green, a used example on 'flap tucked in' envelope to Troppau tied by bold strike of scarce CESME / OSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (24/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 4). Reverse with arrival cds over flap (5/III) in black. A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1020 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 48
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1908: 20 pa. on 10 h. red on buff postal stationery card, a used example to Mannheim, Germany cancelled by bold CESME / ÖSTERR. POST circular datestamp (12.XII) code 'a' in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 5). Some docketing on face panel but a superb strike; sold together with small piece bearing 20 pa. pair cancelled by the same datestamp (4.XI.08). Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1021 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1901: 20 pa. on 10 h. rose postal stationery card used from Cesme to Dusseldorf, Germany, cancelled by CESME / OSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (19/11) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 4). Dusseldorf arrival (30.II) at left in black. Very scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1022 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 144
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1908: 10 heller rose-carmine, a horizontal pair used on 1912 cover from Cesme to Dresden tied by bold strikes of STAMBUL / ÖSTERR. LLOYD datestamps in red (4.V.12). Perforations at tad blunted at top but scarce. Signed Hochleutner.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1023 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios (Cesme) 1876/1907: Collection on leaves with covers/cards (5) and loose stamps/pieces (11), with 1876 entire from Cesme to Triest franked 1867 5 s. red pair tied SCIO-CESME cds, two items with readable strikes of rare oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CESME in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). 1904 cards with scarce CESME / OSTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps in black (fig. 4) and usages in blue and in violet. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1024 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1861: Entire letter from Chios to Malta dent partially prepaid with circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (29/6) in green (Tchilinghirian fig. 560) with FRANCO alongside (unlisted) in same ink. Prepaid as far as Genova with manuscript '20/28' on reverse in blue crayon (20 soldi Lloyd, 8 soldi for Italy), alongside 'Desenzano-Milan' TPO cds (July 5) and Genova cds (July 6). Italian '2' decimi handstamp deleted in manuscript. Malta arrival cds (July 18) and charged '2/4d.' due in manuscript altered to '6' pence in total to pay upon receipt. Some acid ink but a rare and most unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1025 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1865: 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, a vertical pair used on 18685 cover from Chios to Syros tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (20/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with large 'P.P.' in black below, manuscript '20' in red crayon and franked for internal delivery with touched 1862/67 Large Hermes 20 l. blue, tied by Syros cds (9/6j) in black. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1026 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1864: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1865 cover from Chios to Syros tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (23/3) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked for internal delivery with 1862/67 Large Hermes 20 l. blue, just grazed at upper left and large margins on three sides tied by Syros cds (14/5j) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1027 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1865: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 cover from Chios to Athens endorsed 'Franco' tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (8/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with manuscript '20' in red crayon and franked for internal delivery with 1862/67 Large Hermes 20 l. blue, four large margins, tied by Athens cds in black (23/1j) in black. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1028 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1867 double rate entire letter from Chios to Cyprus tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (3/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with reverse showing 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (4/7) in black. Some minor imperfections but a scarce rate to a more unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1029 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1867/74: 3 s. pale green, a used horizontal strip of three on 1877 cover from Chios to Corfu, Ionian Islands tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamps (10/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560). Reverse with Syra cds and Kerkyra arrival cds (Feb 1,/Feb 13g). A fine and attractive cover at the reduced rate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1030 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+5
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1867: 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, used on 1874 entire letter from Chios to Genova tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamps (18/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with 'P.D.' at right. Reverse with CORFÚ Austrian P.O. cds (21/7) in black (fig. 463), Brindisi cds and Genova (23/7) arrival cds. Rated at 23 soldi (15 for Lloyd, 8 soldi for Italy). Minor aging, a fine and scarce entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1031 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1867/74: 10 s. blue used on 1876 cover from Chios to Livorno tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (22/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560). Reverse with CORFÚ Austrian P.O. cds (25/4) in black (fig. 463), Brindisi cds (26/4) and Livorno arrival cds and unusual '9' (?) credit mark in black. A fine cover that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1032 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 38
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1867/74: Austria 10 kreuzer blue, a used example on 1877 entire letter from Chios to Syros, Greece tied by circular SCIO-CESME datestamp (18/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), with reverse showing Syra arrival cds (7/5j) in black. Slight stain on front panel but an exceptional and extremely rare kreuzer usage from Chios. Signed Pfenninger.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1033 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+4+5
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1867/74: The collection on leaves with covers (3) and pieces (4), all cancelled by SCIO-CESME datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 560) including an exceptional 1874 piece with 10 s. blue and two pairs of the 15 s. brown, 1876 cover with 5 s. red pair to Greece, 1877 entire with 10 s. blue to Triest, 1881 10 s. blue fine print on entire to Triest via Corfu, three colour franking piece and a further piece with 10 s. in a strip of four; a fine and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1034 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Chios 1863/1901: Collection on leaves covers (3) and loose stamps/pieces (14) with SCIO-CESME datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 560) on rare 1863 2 s. yellow, perf. 14 with two examples on piece, five attractive pieces with 1864 issue, perf. 9½, including 10 s. blue and two 15 a. brown and 1864 5 s. rose and 1867 10 s. blue mixed issue franking neatly tied to piece, 1867 10 s. blue used on 1880 entire to Syra; three line SCIO-CESME datestamp (fig. 561) with 1883 10 s. usages on piece in black and 1888 1 pi. on 10 kr. pieces (3) all cancelled in violet;rninteresting 1901 cover from Chios to Mersina with 1 pi. tied SCIO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST cds, mailed via Beirut office etc. Generally fine, a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1035 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 11
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1883: 10 s. blue & black, a used example on 1886 cover from Chios to Triest tied by three line SCIO-CESME datestamp (14/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 561). Reverse with Triest arrival cds (19/8) in black. A scarce and fine cover. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 1036 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1889: 120 pa. on 5 kr. red postal stationery card used to Athens cancelled by three line SCIO-CESME datestamp (31/12) struck in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 561). Reverse with Athens arrival cds (20/12j) in black. A scarce and fine usage.rnrnProvenance: Colection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 1563.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1037 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1890: 1 pi. on 10 kr. pale blue & black, a used example on reverse of 1898 cover from Chios to Triest tied by fair strike of oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / SCIO Agent's handstamp in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 559), with Triest arrival cds (26/6) alongside in blue. A very rare and fine cover: just three recorded usages thus, all in 1898.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1038 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 32
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1900: 10 pa. on 5 h. green & black, a used block of twelve paying the double registered rate on reverse of 1900 cover to Alexandria, Egypt tied by six strikes of SCIO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST circular datestamp (7/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 562) and by Alexandrie arrival cds (15/VII), with yellow Scio registered label on obverse. Opened for Exhibit display, a most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1039 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 18+20
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1908: Crete 15 centimes brown on buff and 25 c. blue on blued, used examples on registered Printed Matter cover to Constantinople tied by SCIO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamp (7/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 562). Reverse with 'Constantinopel I / Österr. Post' arrival cds (10/III). An extremely unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1040 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 56+53
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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1908: 10 pa. green on yellow (2) and scarce single 60 pa. violet on blue used on registered cover at 2 piastre rate to Paris, neatly tied by SCIO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST circular datestamp (27/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 562) with yellow registration label alongside. An attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1041 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Chios 1895/1914: Collection on leaves with covers/cards (16) and loose stamps/pieces (8),with SCIO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 562) on 20 pa. stationery cards, usages on Printed Matter, single rate and double rate / registered covers, 1908 2 pi. on reg'd cover as single franking and two fine Parcel Cards, one a 1905 usage to Switzerland at 7 piastre rate and the other a 1914 usage to Egypt with 1908 2 pi., this last cancelled by scarce code 'a' SCIO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp (fig. 563). A scarce and most attractive selection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1042 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 : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1043 Austrian Levant

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    1859 (Nov 21): Entire letter from Mytilene to Constantinople struck with fine oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Metelino" handstamp in black. Unfortunately upside down but a very scarce and attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Cengiz Arsman.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1044 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V14+V17
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    1863: 2 s. yellow, perf. 14, a used horizontal pair and a single 10 s. blue, perf. 14,  the pair cancelled by near complete METELINE circular datestamp (22/6) struck in blue, the 10 s. also with fine strike in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 566). Scarce Mi = € 460+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 1045 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V16+V23
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    1863: 5 rose, perf. 14 and 1864 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on second sheet of 1866 entire letter from Mytilene to Trieste tied by superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (28/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with oval Triest arrival on reverse (5/10). Chisel slits of disinfection, one of which touched the 15 soldi however a fine and rare mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 1046 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4
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    1864: 5 s. red, perf. 9½, used with 1867 10 s. blue on 1869 entire letter from Mytilene to Triest, sharing superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (30/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with small oval Triest arrival (6/5) on reverse. File fold just grazes the 5 soldi but a charming and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1047 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21
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    1864: 5 s. rose, a single example and a horizontal pair, perf. 9½, used example on 1867 entire letter from Mytilene to Trieste tied by superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (21/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with oval Triest arrival on reverse (7/12). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Dr. Wurst, Vienna.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1048 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    1864: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, tied to 1869 entire letter from Mytilene to Syros by METELINE circular datestamp (16/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with transit of 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' on reverse (17/4) in black. Manuscript '20' in red crayon and internal rate paid by Large Hermes 1862/67 20 l. blue, four margins, tied by 'Syros' cds (April 7/19g.) on receipt. Some imperfections but scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1049 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    1864: 10 s. blue, two examples used on 1866 entire letter from Mytilene to Triest well tied by METELINE circular datestamp (4/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566), reverse with oval Triest arrival datestamp (12/1) in black. Vertical file folds well away from the adhesives, a scarce entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Emil Capellaro.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1050 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    1864: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, tied to 1865 entire letter from Mytilene to Syros by METELINE circular datestamp (26/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with transit of 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' displaying well on reverse (29/9) in black. Manuscript '20' in red crayon and internal rate paid by Large Hermes 1862/67 20 l. blue, four margins but crossed by fold, tied by 'Syros' cds on receipt. Some imperfections but scarce. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1051 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used example on 1868 entire letter from Mytilene to Trieste tied by superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (28/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with oval Triest arrival on reverse (10/9). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1052 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used example on 1868 entire letter from Mytilene to Trieste tied by superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (26/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with oval Triest arrival on reverse (2/7). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Dr. Wurst, Vienna.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1053 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used example on 1867 cover from Mytilene to Trieste tied by superb strike of METELINE circular datestamp (5/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with oval Triest arrival on reverse (19/12). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fresh and fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Dr. Wurst, Vienna.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1054 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1867: 5 s. red, a fine horizontal pair used on 1873 entire letter from Mytilene to Constantinople tied by METELINE circular datestamp (14/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' cds of arrival (16/6) on reverse, just two days later. A most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1055 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    1867: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used on entire letter from the village of Kydonia via Mytilene to Triest, initially franked by the 10 s. and the 5 s. added after the first METELINE circular datestamp was applied (2/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566), with oval Triest arrival datestamp (9/1) on reverse. Minor age spot on perfs. of 5 s. but an unusual entire. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1056 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867: 10 s. blue used on 1869 entire letter from Mytilene to Varna, Bulgaria, tied by METELINE circular datestamp (15/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566), reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Varna' cds (23/3) in black. Typical minor file folds but an unusual destination from Mytilene.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1057 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    1867: 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, used on registered 1873 cover from Mytilene to Triest, tied by METELINE circular datestamp (12/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with straight line RECOM. above and docket number 5937 in blue crayon on obverse. Reverse with framed 'Triest / Recommandirt' datestamp. Internally dated but with some reinforcement and cover imperfections, nevertheless a rare registered usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1058 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 15
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    1867: 10 s. deep blue, a fine example used on 1876 entire letter from Mytilene to Trieste tied by bold METELINE circular datestamp (5/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566). Reverse with oval Triest arrival datestamp (10/11). A fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1059 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 15
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    1888: 10 pa. on 3 kr. green, two horizontal pairs (one used as seal on reverse) paying the 1 piastre rate on 1891 cover to a Mr. A. Clavel in Paris, neatly tied by METELINO three line datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 567). A charming cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1060 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21/V23+2/5
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    1856/1876: The collection on leaves with covers (13) and loose stamps/pieces (9), all cancelled by circular METELINE datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 566) with stampless 1856 cover rated '12' to Triest, 1864 Arms issue 5 s. rose pair on cover with Greek Large Hermes 20 l. blue, 10 s. blue on cover, 15 s. brown on cover, 1867 5 s. red pair on cover to Smirne, 10 s. blue on covers (5), 15 s. brown on cover to Triest and various loose values or on piece, 1875c. registration receipt with two strikes of the datestamp, 1875 5 s. red stationery card to Corfu etc. Generally fair to very fine, a most interesting assembly.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1061 Austrian Levant

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    1883/1914: The collection on leaves covers/cards (25) and loose stamps/pieces (14) with 1883 5 s. red & black strip of four on cover to Athens tied "Metelino" three line dated cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 567), 20 pa. on 5 kr. card used to Smyrne with 'I.R.Sped. Post Presso Lloyd' arrival, delightful 1898 cover with 1 pi. tied by "Metelino / Oesterreichische Post' cds with thick circle (fig. 568) and registered covers (2) with block of eight 10 pa. on 3 kr. to USA and cover with two 1 pi. sent registered, covers with "Metelino / Österr. Post" datestamps (figs. 569 and 570) with codes 'a' and 'b' represented on covers incl. one with 1908 60 pa. and a Parcel Card to Switzerland etc., generally fine, another extensive and good lot.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 1062 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1852 (Sept 26): Entire letter written from Symi, sent prepaid and bilingually addressed to Trieste, struck in transit with fine RHODUS / 1 OTTO. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) with FRANCA below, both in black. Manuscript '12' (soldi) for Lloyd rate on reverse alongside Triest arrival in red (10/10). A fine and scarce entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1063 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1861 (Nov 23): Entire letter written from Symi, sent prepaid to Trieste, struck in transit with RHODUS / 4 DIC. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) with FRANCA at right, both in blue (rare thus than in black). Manuscript '20' (soldi) for Lloyd rate on reverse alongside Triest arrival in black (16/12). A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1064 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1871 (June 8): Entire letter written from Antifilo, sent unpaid and bilingually addressed to Trieste, struck in transit with fine RHODUS / 22. GIUG. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Manuscript '20' (soldi) for Lloyd rate in ink and in blue crayon on obverse and Triest arrival in black on reverse (30/6). A fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1065 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1872 (Dec 18): Entire letter sent unpaid from Rhodes to Triest, presumably handed in at the port as no despatch handstamp present, reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (22/12) in black and struck on arrival in Triest with three line LETTERE ARRIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE in black. Two oval Triest datestamps (Jan 4, 1873) and charged at double rate with '20' (soldi) due in blue crayon. A most unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 1066 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V22+V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 5 s. rose, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, fine used examples all cancelled by good strikes of RHODUS two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. A fresh and fine group, the 10 soldi (rare used in Rhodes) signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1067 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 12 May 1866 entire letter written from Symi to Trieste, struck in transit with fine RHODUS / 16 MAG. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (24/5) in black. One or two minor age spots but a rare entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1068 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1869 cover from Rhodes to Trieste cancelled by RHODUS / MAR. 5. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black - note the date reversed with month before day and the day slug '5' inverted. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' cds (8/3) and transferred to the Consular Post Office with SMIRNE thimble datestamp also tying the adhesive (13.3.69) in black. Triest arrival (19/3) in black. Rare: illustrated in Ferchenbauer IV handbook (2008) on page 514.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1069 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 16 April 1867 entire letter written from Symi to Trieste, struck in transit with fine over-inked RHODUS / 17 APR. two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (25/4) in black. One or two minor age spots but a rare entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1070 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1868 cover from Symi to Trieste, cancelled in transit by two line RHODUS / 10. DEC. handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (16/7) in black. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1071 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867/74: 5 s. red in a vertical pair tied to 1884 cover to Vienna by RODI circular datestamp (29/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 575). 'P.D.' in black at right and thence via Triest (7/2), readdressed on arrival with 'Alsergrund / Wien' cds (8/3) on to Paris (10/2). Couple of cover creases at top, away from the adhesives. A very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1072 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867/74: 5 s. red, two examples tied to 1881 entire letter to Constantinople by RODI circular datestamp (15/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 575). 'P.D.' in black at right and reverse with fine "Sped. Post. Presso Lloyd / Smirne" transit cds (16/9) and "Constantinopoli / Lloyd" arrival (19/9) in black. A delightful and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1073 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1864: 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ and 1867 10 s. blue, used on 1869 cover from Rhodes endorsed 'con il vapore Lloyd Austriaco' to Trieste each tied by RHODUS / 14 MAG. two line datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. A scarce and most attractive mixed issue franking.rnrnProvenance: Dr. Wurst, Vienna.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1074 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867: 10 s. pale blue used on 1873 entire letter from Rhodes to Syros, Greeve tied by two line RHODUS / 1. GEN. datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 573). Manuscript '20' blue crayon due for internal delivery and Large Hermes 1871/72 20 l. blue applied and tied by '67' numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agnezie / Smirne' transit cds (5/1) and arrival. A few cover imperfections but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1075 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867/74: 10 s. blue, a horizontal pair, used on double rate 1883 cover to Vienna via Constantinople tied by RODI circular datestamp (26/6) in bluish-black (Tchilinghirian fig. 575). 'P.D.' in black at right and reverse with fine "Sped. Post. Presso Lloyd / Smirne"  cds (28/6) and "Constantinopoli / Lloyd" transit (30/6) with "Leopoldstadt / Wien" arrival (3/7) all in black. Edge wear to the adhesives but a rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1355.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1076 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867: 15 s. pale brown, used example on internally dated Dec 20, 1872 (gregorian Jan 1) entire letter from Rhodes to Triest, cancelled by RHODUS / 1. GEN two line datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (10/1) in black. A scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1077 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+5
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867: 5 s. red in a vertical pair slightly overlapping 15 s. brown in a vertical pair, used on July 27, 1874 triple weight cover from Symi to Triest cancelled by RHODUS / 30. LUG. two line datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 573) in black. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (10/1) in black. A charming and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1078 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 38
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1867: Austria 10 kreuzer blue, used on 2 April 1877 entire letter from Symi to Trieste, cancelled in transit by RODI circular datestamp (5/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 575). 'P.D.' in black at left, but cover marked in manuscript "Marco inlegale 20" in blue crayon on arrival and taxed at double the deficiency at 20 soldi. Reverse with oval Triest arrival (13/4) in black. A rare and extraordinary entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 1079 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 14
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1908 (July 15): Embossed greetings envelope used to Gouda, Netherlands franked by 1907 Crete 5 centimes on 5 kr. green tied by RHODUS / ÖSTERR. POST circular datestamp (code 'b') in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 579). Gouda arrival cds on reverse. Scarce usage and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1080 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 57
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1913 (Aug 21): Registered cover to Tripoli, Syria franked by 1908 1 pi. blue on blued tied by superb RHODUS / ÖSTERR. POST circular datestamp (code 'a') in blue-green (Tchilinghirian fig. 579). Yellow 'Rhodi' registered label above and reverse with fine "Tripolis (Syrien) / Österr. Post" cds (code 'a') in greenish (27/VIII). Scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1081 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 58+19
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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1913 (March 13): Registered cover to Consrtantinople franked by 1908 2 pi. red on yellow and 1908 Crete 15 centimes brown, each tied by RHODUS / ÖSTERR. POST circular datestamps (code 'b') in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 579). 'Rhodi' yellow registered label at top and reverse, top flap missing, but with full "Constantinopel / Österr. Post" cds of receipt (code i). Scarce commercial mixed franking.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1082 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1888/93: Album page with 1888 1 pi. on 1 kr. ultramarine & black on pieces (3) all cancelled RODI / RHODUS circular datestamps in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 576), and 1893 cover with 1890 1 pi. on 10 kr. blue tied by same datestamp struck in black on cover to Triest. Scarce group (5 items).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 1083 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1893/1904: Album pages with covers/cards (4) and loose stamps/pieces (13) all showing RODI / OESTERR. POST circular datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 577), with early usages of the cancellation in 1893, and loose on values incl. 5, 10 and 20 piastres, late usage on postcard (1904) to Vienna and 1895 cover wih 1 pi. to Berlin etc. A predominantly fine and very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1084 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Rhodes 1893/1904: Album pages with covers/cards (9) and loose stamps/pieces (4) all showing RHODUS / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (Tchilinghirian figs. 578 and 579), with extremely early August 1904 usage with 1 pi. on cover to Dordrecht (code 'a'), Oct 1904 choice strike on postcard bearing 20 pa. (code 'a'), two postcards with Crete 'Centimes' usages (codes 'a' and 'b'), 1908 10 pa. Newspaper wrapper to Buenos Aires (code 'a'), and mixed Paras and Centimes cover to Constantinople etc. A fine and attractive lot.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1085 Austrian Levant

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    Symi 1869 (Sept 16): Entire letter written in Symi sent unpaid to Trieste, struck on obverse with SMIRNE thimble datestamp (24/9) in blue-black ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 10), rated '20' (soldi) due on receipt in blue crayon. Triest oval arrival (30/9) on reverse of a very fine entire. Mail from the island of Symi normally transitted through Rhodes.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1086 Austrian Levant

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    Symi 1870 (Dec 7): Entire letter written in Symi sent unpaid to Trieste, struck on obverse with SMIRNE thimble datestamp (10/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 10), rated '20' (soldi) due on receipt in blue crayon. Triest arrival (15/12) on reverse of a fine entire. Mail from the island of Symi normally transitted through Rhodes.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1087 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Symi 1867/74: 10 s. blue, a used example on small piece tied by large part strike of oval framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD / AUSTRO-UNGARICO / SYMI in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 590). A few small age spots but a most elusive cancellation: it is believed there are but three covers known: two ex Jerger - Corinphila sale 140, 2004 - the other illustrated in Smith on page 165; and a total of three examples on piece including the one offered here. A rarity.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1088 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Symi 1867/74: 10 s. deep blue, a used example on 16 June 1878 entire letter from Symi to Trieste tied by circular SPED. POST. PRESSO LLOYD / SMIRNE datestamp (21/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 12). Reverse with oval Triest arrival (27/6) in black. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1089 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1856 (Nov 27): Prepaid cover from Tenedos to Trieste, crossed to denote prepayment with TENEDOS circular datestamp (27/11) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 582) and further strike dated "4/12" in same ink with manuscript bar between day and month in ink, reverse with rare and unrecorded by Tchilingarian FRANCO handstamp in same ink alongside 'Triest / Früh' arrival (11/12) in red. Opens well for display, minor acid ink fault but a very scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 1584.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1090 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1861 (Aug 6): Prepaid entire letter from Lemnos to Trieste, crossed to denote prepayment with TENEDOS circular datestamp (8/16) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 582) with reversed month and date. The reverse with rare and unrecorded by Tchilingarian FRANCO handstamp in same ink alongside Triest arrival (22/8) in black with manuscript '20' soldi notation adjacent. Opens to display Lemnos internal dating at right. A scarce and unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1091 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1862 (Sept 29): Prepaid cover bilingually addressed from Lemnos to Trieste, crossed to denote prepayment with TENEDOS circular datestamp (9/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 582) and unrecorded by Tchilingarian FRANCO handstamp in same ink alongside. Triest arrival (17/10) in black with '20' soldi rate notation adjacent. Opens well for Exhibit display. A scarce and unusual entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. U. Schmitt, Köhler, 21 March 2018, ex lot 5566.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1092 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1864 (April 30): Unpaid cover from Tenedos to Trieste, with TENEDOS circular datestamp (9/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 582). Triest arrival (17/10) in red with '40' soldi rate notation adjacent. A fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. U. Schmitt, Köhler, 21 March 2018, ex lot 5566.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1093 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1864: 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used example tied to piece by full upright strike of circular TENEDOS datestamp (28/2) struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 582). Superb and very rare on this issue.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1094 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1867: 10 s. blue used on bilingually addressed entire letter from Tenedos to Salonica, Greece tied by circular TENEDOS datestamp (10/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 582). Slightly soiled but a very scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1095 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+4+17
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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1864: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, rare used example with fine TENEDOS circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 582), 1867 10 s. blue, two examples used with two line dated (fig. 582) and 1880 three line dated (fig. 583) cds in black and 1888 1 pi. on 10 s. blue & black with part strike of same in black; together with two postcards of the port of Tenedos.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1096 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Office in Tenedos 1876: 5 s. red on buff postal stationery card used to Smirne cancelled by fine TENEDOS circular datestamp (15/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 582). Fine and rare usage on a stationery card.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1097 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 22
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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1900: Postcard (Souvenir of Samos) to Germany franked by 20 pa. on 5 kr. rose & black tied by bold strike of VATHY / SAMOS circular datestamp (17/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 586). Scarce and fine, together with Crete 5 centimes green similarly cancelled by part strike in violet.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1098 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 33
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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1900: Postcard (Souvenir of Samos) to Odessa, Russia franked by 20 pa. on 10 h. rose & black tied by fine strike of VATHY / SAMOS circular datestamp (8/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 586) with arrival cds alongside. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1099 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 34
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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1900: Registered Parcel Card for cigarettes mailed to Zurich, franked on front and back with 1 pi. on 25 h. ultramarine & black (four on front and three on reverse) all tied by VATHY / OESTERREICISCHE POST datestamps (7/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 587). Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1100 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 35+36+38
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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1906: Registered Parcel Card to Zurich, franked with 2 pi. on 50 h., 5 pi. on red and rare usage of 20 pi. on 4 kr. grey-green all tied by VATHY / OESTERREICISCHE POST datestamps (26/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 587). Typical central file fold but very rare.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1101 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 58+59+60
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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1913: Registered Parcel Card to Uppsala, Sweden, franked with 1908 2 pi. red on yellow, 5 pi. brown on grey and 10 pi. green on yellow all tied by VATHY / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (11/X) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 588). Reverse with Romanian "Constanta / Tranzit" cds (Oct 17) and Breslau transit cds (21/10). Typical small imperfections due to carriage but rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1102 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 56+54
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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1908: 20 pa. red on rose and 60 pa. violet on blued, used on 1911 registered cover to Hamburg tied by bold VATHY / OSTERR. POST datestamps (21.VI) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 588). Yellow registration label at left and reverse with Hamburg arrival cds (28/6). A scarce and fine usage of the 60 paras on letter.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1103 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1897/1905: Collection on leaves with covers/cards (25) and loose stamps/pieces (5), all cancelled with VATHY / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 587), a superb selection with postcard usages -one with Crete 10 centimes usage, printed Matter rate (some with advertising headings), single weight covers, registered usages incl. cover with 1906 30 pa., Newspaper wrappers to Egypt and Greece, further postal stationery usages incl. 10 centimes card to Berlin, loose 1896 20 pi. on 2 g. green with clear 1897 cds etc., a fine lot formed by an assiduous collector.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1104 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O. in Vathy (Samos) 1908/14: Collection on leaves with covers/cards (18) all cancelled with VATHY / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 588), a superb selection with postcard usages -one with Crete 10 centimes usage, printed Matter rate cover with two showing Crete 5 centimes usages, some with advertising headings, single weight covers, registered usages, wonderful array of Parcel Cards (6), two fascinating Customs / Douane forms for cigarette export etc. A splendid and fine lot.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 1105 Austrian Levant

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    1841 (May 14): Entire letter from Smyrna to Triest struck with straight line SMIRNA in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 1), disinfected at Semlin with circular cachet in black and near full red wax reseal "SIGIL. SANITATIS SEMLINENSIS". Face panel with tear but the seal rare so fine and the entire displays well.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1106 Austrian Levant

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    1841/47: Disinfected entire letters (2) with earler entire to Trieste with SMIRNA despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) prepaid and disinfected on arrival with SANITATIS TERGESTI (Health Office of Trieste) red wax seal on reverse; 1847 entire letter from Candia, Crete to Trieste with manuscript "Candia" cancellation at top disinfected on arrival with chisel slits and struck with italic "Leta. arr.ta per mare" in black and charged '6' kreuzer.rnA scarce and fine pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1107 Austrian Levant

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    1856 (April 1): Entire letter from Dardanelli to Athens struck with fair oval framaed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD SUSTRIACI / Dardanelli" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 2) in usual quality - only a handful of cover are recorded and all 5 are blurred, with '10' lepta charge in red crayon manuscript on obverse and Piraeus and Atehns datestamps on reverse. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1108 Austrian Levant

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    1858/1910: Lot with lettersheet "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO SMYRNE", cover without side flaps 1869 from Smyrna with mixed franking issue 1864 3 s. green and issue 1867 25 s. grex, entire letter 1869 from Smyrna with mixed franking issue 1864 5 s. rose and issue 1867 10 s. blue and postal stationery wrapper 10 pa. (reverse not complete) with additional franking 5 c. tied by violet framed "Z.SMYRNA II/8 APR.10/ÖS.POST".
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1109 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 33
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    Austrian P.O. in Alexandrette 1900: 10 pa. on 5 h. grey-green, a vertical pair used on 1903 postcard to Trieste tied by fine 'ALEXANDRETTE / *' circular datestamp (30/3), with repeated strike at right (Tchilinghirian fig. 3), the adhesives over-struck with Trieste arrival cds - a rare and early usage of this datestamp; sold with what is believed to be the latest known use of this cancellation, applied to 1 pi. on 25 h. blue on grey postal stationery letter-card, dated 3 Nov 1904 and used to Frankfurt (Nov 13). Rare pair.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1110 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 44 +42
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    Austrian P.O. in Alexandrette 1903: 20 pa. rose used on 1903 postcard to Zurich tied by fine 'ALEXANDRETTE / * circular datestamp (28/12), with repeated strike at left (Tchilinghirian fig. 3) and Zurich arrival (5.1.1904) alongside; sold together with 1901 2 pi. on 50 pa. pale prussian blue similarly well cancelled on small piece, signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1111 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 47+48
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    Austrian P.O. in Alexandrette 1905: 10 pa. grey-green (2) and single 20 pa. rose used on single weight cover to Wendisch, Germany tied by ALEXANDRETTE / ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST circular datestamp (16.IX) code 'a' (Tchilinghirian fig. 4) with superb information strike at left. Ludwigsfelde arrival cds (24/9) on reverse. A very early usage of this cancellation, Tranmer / Tchilinghirian states earliest date as 1906.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF
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