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  • Lot# : 1212 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 11
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    1883/88: The collection on leaves with 1883 issue cancelled by three line dated CONSTANTINOPEL cds's, with 10 s. on cover to France endorsed 'via Varna', 1885 10 s. on cover to Palermo, 10 s. pair on registered 1886 cover to Vienna, 5 s. postal stationery cards used (10), few pieces incl. 10 s. block of six on large piece, two registration receipts and a late usage of the 1867/74 10 s. on cover (21 items).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1213 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23+1/7
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    1864/74: The collection (15 items) all cancelled by small wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), with piece bearing 1864 15 s., loose stamps or pieces with all the values of the 1867 issue including a single and pair of the 50 s. brown; together with five covers: three with single 10 s. blue frankings to Prague, to Lyons and to Rustschuk; two with 23 soldi frankings to Genova and a 5 s. card to London. A generally fine and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1214 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+4+5
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    1867/74: Covers/entire letters (7) all cancelled by small wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), with 1869 cover to Buchholz, Saxony with single 15 s. brown and another addressed to Hamburg, 1871 cover to Schwerin with single 15 s., December 1871 disinfected cover to Genova at 23 soldi rate, 1878 and 1879 post-UPU 10 s. single frankings to Turin or Genova via Brindisi; with 1867 15 s. brown loose or on piece (6) in varying shades and a used 50 s. brown. An attractive group.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1215 Austrian Levant

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    1860/70: Collection of stampless covers/entire letters (10) all addressed to Constantinople with 1860 entire from Vienna charged 5 pi. 10 pa. due on receipt, 1860 entire from Venice charged 4 pi. 20 pa., 1861 cover with 1860 15 kr. blue underpaid from Triest and taxed '30' soldi on arrival, 1864 entires from Vienna each charged 3 pi. 20 pa. on receipt, 1867/68 entires from Vienna endorsed 'voie de Rustschuk' and 'voie de Kustendje' charged 4pi and 2 pi. respectively, 1867 cover from Frankfurt charged 2 pi. 20 pa., 1868 entire endorsed 'voie de Bazias' taxed 2 pi. on arrival, 1870 entire with Austria 1867 15 kr. used from Vienna etc.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1216 Austrian Levant

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    Constantinople 1856/63: Study on leaves with entires/covers (12) cancelled by CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 385 or 387) in black, with prepaid 1856 cover to London charged 6.35 piastres / 21 kreuzer;  two 1856 disinfected entires to Vienna via Semlin with cachets, 1857 entire to Marseille charged 18 décimes on arrival, 1858 prepaid entire to Livorno rated 4.05 piastres (signed Ferchenbauer), 1858 cover from Triest to Consrtantinople with rare Trieste '2-20' handstamp in blue, 1858 cover to Belgium via Trieste with '7¼' handstamp, 1863 covers to Vienna and Trieste with CONSTANTINOPEL wreath datestamps struck in blue etc.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1217 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+V23+3+4+5
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    Constantinople 1864/74: Covers (6 and 5 pieces) with 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a single example used on entire letters (2) to Varna, Bulgaria, 1872 and 1874 covers to Italy franked by 1867 3 s. green and 10 s. blue (2), one with cert. Goller; 1873 cover to Fiume franked by 1867 15 s. brown and 1877 cover to Alexandria. Egypt franked by 1867 15 s. brown (2); all covers cancelled by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps (Tchilinghirian 446). A few imperfections but a good lot.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1218 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1/7+11
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    Constantinople 1867/83: Collection on leaves a superb selection of loose stamps/pieces (23) and covers/entire letters (17), all cancelled by three line dated CONSTANTINOPEL datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 389/397); with off cover 1867/74 2 s. yellow (2), 3 s. green (9) including a rare block of four, 5 s. red (5), 10 s. blue (8), 15 s. brown (4), 25 s. violet (1) and 50 s. brown (2); 1867/74 issue covers with 5 s. pair on 1876 cover to Trieste, 10 s. single franking covers (3), 15 s. single franking on 1875 cover, 10 s. and 25 s. on cover to Vienna, three coolour frankings of 3 s., 5 s and 15 s. to Italy (2), 5 s. red stationery card usages (3), 10 s. blue stationery envelope to Vienna; 1883 10 s. on cover, 1883 5 s. stat. cards (2) and 10 s. letter-cards (2); condition is generally fine to superb throughout, a charming selection.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1219 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V17+V18+V20/V23
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    Constantinople 1863/64: Arms Issue frankings: covers/entire letters (10) and two pieces, with 1863 perf. 14 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown in pair on 1864 cover to France, Arms 1864 issue perf. 9½ covers with single 15 s. brown frankings on covers to Gratz (taxed 10 kreuzer), Lemberg and Vienna; 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown usages on covers with 1866 usages to Pesth and to Vienna, 5 s. and 15 s. on entire tto Basel, 5 s. and 15 s. (2) on cover to Pesth and an 1867 three colour franking to Italy with 3 s. green, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, covers cancelled by Constantinople datestamps (Tchilinghirian figs. 385-387). A few faults but an impressive and attractive collection.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1220 Austrian Levant

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    Candia / Heraklion 1861: Prepaid bilingually addressed cover from Candia to Beirut struck with circular CANDIA datestamp (17/6) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) with rare FRANCO straight line handstamp adjacent, crossed to denote prepayment in red crayon with correponding '30' (soldi) fee on reverse, with arrival of two line BEYRUT / 29. GIUG in black (fig. 2) at right. Slightly soiled but a fine and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection Uli Schmitt, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 21 March 2018, lot 5574.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1221 Austrian Levant

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    Candia / Heraklion 1861: Prepaid entire letter from Candia to Syros, Greece struck with circular CANDIA datestamp (2/9) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) and two company cachets adjacent in blue. Manuscript '10' lepta charge in red crayon on obverse and Syros arrival cds (23/8j) on reverse. Slight flap fault on reverse of a scarce entire. Ex collection Edwin Muller.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 1222 Austrian Levant

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    Candia / Heraklion 1863: Prepaid cover (second sheet of entire letter) from Candia to Syros, Greece struck with circular CANDIA datestamp (13/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) with rare FRANCO straight line handstamp adjacent, crossed to denote prepayment with pencil '10' soldi on reverse. Charged double rate on arrival with overlapping Large Hermes 1862/67 Athens 20 l. blue with good margins all round, tied by 'Syros' cds (3/4j) in black. File fold away from adhesives, a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1223 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Candia / Heraklion 1864: Arms 10 k. blue, perf. 9½ on covers (2), one on bilingually addressed cover from Candia to Canea to a Doctor with the Military in Canea tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (2-/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542), rare internally used; the second item an 1867 cover to Syros, Greece with Arms 10 k. blue tied by fine CANDIA cds (2/9) in brown with Large Hermes 20 l. deep blue on blued tied by Syros datestamp to collect inland fee. Small imperfections but a scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1224 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 5 s. red in a horizontal pair, used on 1873 entire letter from Candia to Alexandria, Egypt tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (20/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542). Reverse with flap damage but showing partial 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (28/1) and "Alexandrien" thimble datestamp of arrival (3/2) in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1225 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1874 cover from Candia to Syros, Greece tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (24/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) with large "P.P" alongside. On arrival (14/8j) charged '20' lepta in blue crayon for inland delivery with 1872/75 Large Hermes 20 l. deep blue tied by dotted '67' numeral obliterator in black, applied over the 'P.P.'. Age spot and file fold away from adhesives, an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1226 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1874 entire letter from Candia to Metelino tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (26/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542). Reverse with fine 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (5/11) in black (opens well for upright Exhibit display). One tiny tone spot otherwise a fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1227 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 10 s. blue, fine printing, used on 1878 cover from Candia to Constantinople tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (6/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542). Reverse with COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD arrival datestamp (11/10) in black. Minor envelope imperfections but most attractive. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1228 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 15 s. pale brown used on 1875 cover from Candia to Trieste tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (17/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542). Reverse with oval Trieste arrival datestamp (24/5) in black. File fold away from the adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1229 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1+2+3+4+5
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    Candia / Heraklion 1867: 15 s. pale brown used on 1871 cover from Candia to Trieste tied by circular CANDIA datestamp (17/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542). Reverse with oval Trieste arrival datestamp (24/5) in black, on charming album page with pieces or loose stamps of the issue similarly cancelled: with 2 s. yellow, 3 s. green and 10 s. blue piece, piece with 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown pair etc. (8 items).
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1230 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 11A
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    Candia / Heraklion 1883: 10 s. ultramarine & black, perf. 9½, used on 1885 cover from Candia to Vienna via Lloyd Office in Constantinople, cancelled by superb strike of circular CANDIA three line 'baton' datestamp (19/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 544). Reverse with CONSTANTINOPLE / LLOYD cds (24/4) and Vienna arrival cds. Scarce so fine: sold with further pair of same stamp with same cancel (1/3/85).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1231 Austrian Levant

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    Candia / Heraklion 1884: 5 s. red on buff postal stationery card used from Candia to Vienna via Lloyd Office in Constantinople, cancelled by superb strike of circular CANDIA three line 'baton' datestamp (29/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 544). Vienna arrival cds at left. The card a tad soiled and with ironed bend but a lovely strike in the first few months of use.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1232 Austrian Levant

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    1889: Italian 1 k. 75 c. brown on yellow Parcel Post form used registered from Milan to Candia, Crete with 'Milano' despatch datestamps (April 39) and Turkish Fiscal applied on obverse on arrival lightly cancelled by rare AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / CANDIA  sunburst handstamp in blue with three line dated CANDIA arrival cds (Tchilinghirian figs. 541+543) alongside. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1233 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    Candia / Heraklion 1890: 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine & black, a used example tied to 1897 Soldier's Letter from Candia to Newcastle by CANDIA / OESTERREICHISCHE POST cds (8/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 545). Endorsed from a Lance Corporal in H Company of the 1st Fusiliers at top but not counter-signed at lower left. Usual slight soiling, a scarce cover, together with a 20 pa. on 5 kr. stationery card used to London endorsed at left "R.A." (Royal Artillery) similarly cancelled.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1234 Austrian Levant

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    Candia / Heraklion 1895: 20 pa. on 5 kr. rose on buff postal stationery card, used to Berlin and cancelled by superb strike of CANDIA three line 'baton' datestamp (9/2) struck unusually in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 544). Berlin arrival at left. Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1235 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3A
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    Candia / Heraklion 1903: Crete 25 c. on 10 kr. blue & black used on 1905 cover from Candia to Munich cancelled by superb strike of circular CANDIA / OESTERREICHISCHE post datestamp (7/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 545). Munich arrival cds's on reverse (Jan 13). A scarce stamp on letter. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1236 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 8B+9
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    Candia / Heraklion 1904: Crete 5 c. on 5 h. deep blue-green, perf. 13 x 12½ and scarce 10 c. on 10 h. red (2), used on 1907 cover from Rettimo to Munich tied by code a RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (21/VIII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 546). Reverse with Munich arrival cds's (Aug 27) in black. Scarce stamps on letter. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1237 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 21
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    Candia / Heraklion 1908: Crete 50 c. red on yellow, a used example on reverse of 1908 registered cover to Dresden tied by code 'a' CANDIA / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp (8/X) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 546). Obverse with yellow registration label. An attractive usage of a scarce stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1238 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 58+60
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    Candia / Heraklion 1908: 2 pi. red on yellow in a vertical pair and single 10 pi. green on yellow used on 1914 Parcel Card to Basel, Switzerland (for two parcels) tied by code 'b' CANDIA / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (5/VI) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 547). Usual central file fold but a scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1239 Austrian Levant

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    Candia / Heraklion 1864/1914: Collection on leaves (41 covers/13 loose stamps or pieces) with 1864 Arms 10 s.. blue pairs each cancelled CANDIA cds's (Tchilinghirian fig. 542), 1867 issue 5 s. red pair used on 1873 entire to Athens with Large Hermes 20 l. blue, 1867 10 s. blue on covers/entires (6), covers and cards with 'baton' lettering three line CANDIA cds with fine usage on 1887 5 s. stationery card and 1888 1 pi. on letters, 1892 double weight registered franking to Germany, 1895 Printed Matter usage with 10 pa. on 3 kr. tied by CANDIA cds in blue, 1904 Crete 'centimes' registered postcard usage, 1900 registered double weight cover to Canada, covers with Crete 1908 50 c. frankings etc. A marvellous lot.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 1240 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1839 (Sept 7): Entire letter from Canea to Triest from the newly opened Austrian Agency, with manuscript cancellation "Canea" at top, with various manuscript rates at top and struck on arrival with italic "Let.a arivate per Mare." in black and reverse with Triest arrival cds in red (Sept 30). Rated at 10 kreuzer for letter by sea and a further 1½ kreuzer for the use of the Triest Lazaret. Small patch at upper left over biro date, a rare and fine entire of excellent provenance.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Maurice Friend, RL, Zurich, 23 Nov 1982, lot 321; Collection Gordon Torrey, Corinphila sale 99, June 1997, lot 9259.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1241 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1847: Prepaid entire letter from Canea to Triest struck with two line CANEA / MAR 9 datestami in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with straight line FRANCA alongside, rated '24' kreuzers in manuscript on reverse alongside 'Triest' arrival cds in red (March 31). A fresh and fine entire. Ex collection Dr. Kohane.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1242 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1849: Prepaid cover from Canea to Triest struck with two line CANEA / SETT. 20 datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with straight line FRANCA alongside, rated '18' kreuzers in manuscript on reverse alongside 'Triest' arrival cds in red (Sept 30). A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1243 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1853/55: Prepaid entire letters (2) from Canea to Triest, earlier entire struck with two line CANEA / 6 FEB datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with straight line FRANCA alongside, 1855 entire struck with two line CANEA / 6 FEB datestamp in green with straight line FRANCA alongside, each rated '12' kreuzers in manuscript on reverse alongside 'Triest' arrival cds in red. Fresh and fine entires.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1244 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1858: Prepaid entire letters (2) from Canea to Triest, one entire struck with two line CANEA / 18 MAG datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with straight line FRANCA alongside, the other 1858 entire struck with two line CANEA / 16 GIUG datestamp in green with straight line FRANCA alongside, each rated '12' kreuzers in manuscript on reverse alongside 'Triest' arrival cds in red. Fresh and fine entires.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1245 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1858 (May 18): Entire letter from Canea to Syros, Greece struck with oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Canea" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 532) and rated '10' lepta due in red crayon on arrival (May 7j). A scarce marking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 1246 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1860 (Feb 15): Entire letter from Canea to Syros, Greece struck with oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Canea" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 532) and rated '10' lepta due in red crayon on arrival (Feb 5j). A fine example of this scarce marking.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1247 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1861: Prepaid entire letter from Canea to Syros, Greece, struck with two line CANEA / 3 SETT datestamp twice in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with straight line FRANCA alongside, reverse with Lloyd charge of 10 soldi in blue crayon and Syros arrival cds (23/8j) and rated '20' lepta to pay in red crayon manuscript. Fine and scarce in this colour.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1248 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1863: Prepaid cover from Canea to Syros, Greece with two line CANEA / 20 APR datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with straight line FRANCA alongside, prepaid '10' soldi to Lloyd on reverse in blue crayon manuscript, taxed for inland rate on arrival with Large Hermes 1862/67 Consecutive 10 l. orange on blued, one touched and the other very fine, tied by 'Syros' cds's (10/4j) in black. A scarce and attractive combination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1249 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1883: Unpaid cover from Canea to Constantinople struck with CANEA datestamp (14/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534), with rare "T" marking in black at left - one of the earliest this describer has seen from Crete, and manuscript charge '60' soldi for triple rate. Reverse with 'Costantinopoli / Lloyd' cds (18/5) in black. Edge wear to the envelope but most unusual.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1250 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1865c.: Prepaid cover from Canea to Plattsburgh, New York, USA struck with two line CANEA / 28. LUG datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with FRANCA alongside, prepaid with '20/69' (kreuzer) in manuscript on reverse in blue crayon (20 kr. to Lloyd, 69 kr. for Transatlantic crossing). Circular 'Aachen / Paid 23 Cents' in red (8/8) and carried on US steamer with 'f54' (cents) credit in red crayon on front and New York Exchange Office marking 'N.YORK AM. PKT / 28 PAID' in red (Aug 27). An exceptional and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1251 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1866c.: Prepaid entire letter from Canea to Plattsburgh, New York, USA struck with two line CANEA / 6. OTT datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with FRANCA below, prepaid with '20/69' (kreuzer) in manuscript on reverse in blue crayon (20 kr. to Lloyd, 69 kr. for Transatlantic crossing). Circular 'Aachen / Paid 23 Cents' in red (20/10) and carried on US steamer with '55' (cents) credit in red crayon on front and New York Exchange Office marking 'N.YORK AM. PKT / 30 PAID' in red (Nov 10). An exceptional and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1252 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1869: Prepaid entire letter from Canea to Genova endorsed 'via Brindisi', struck with two line CANEA / 6 SETT datestamp in red (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with FRANCA alongside and blue "PD" applied in transit at Corfu. Reverse with Brindisi cds (17/9) and Genova arrival cds in black. A scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1253 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1871: Unpaid entire letter from Canea to Triest, struck with two line CANEA / 24.DIC datestamp in red (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with '20' soldi rate in manuscript at left. Reverse with Triest arrival (4 Jan 1872) in black. A scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1254 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V18
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    Canea / Xania 1863: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14, a fine example used on 1865 cover from Canea to Constantinople tied by two line dated CANEA / 5 FEB. handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with reverse showing ^'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' arrival cds (11/2) in black. File fold well away fronm the adhesive. A rare usage of this issue in Crete. Ex collection Emil Capellaro.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1255 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Canea / Xania 1864: Armss 15 s. brown, two examples, used on 1865 cover from Canea to Alexandria, Egypt tied by two line CANEA / 19 MAR handstamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) in black with 'Alexandrien' datestamp (28/3) of arrival in reverse. Lower stamp just touched by file fold and seal removed but a very fine and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1256 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Canea / Xania 1867/74: 5 s. red in a horizontal pair, used on 1877 entire letter from Canea to Marseille tied by superb strikes of circular CANEA datestamps (28/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534). 'Italie / Marseille' entry marking in red at right (Nov 9), and reverse with Ancona transit cds (7/11) and Marseille arrival cds. An unusual routing by French Packet - thus not via Brindisi. A charming entire. Ex collection Del Bianco.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1257 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4/II
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    Canea / Xania 1867/74: 10 s. blue, fine printing, used on 1880 cover from Canea to Constantinople tied by bold strike of circular CANEA datestamp (16/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534) with 'Costantinopoli / Lloyd' arrival on reverse (23/1) in black (signed Ferchenbauer); matched with 1877 double rate cover from same correspondence with a pair of 10 s. similarly tied and a further 1881 cover franked by 5 s red. pair. A fine and scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1258 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Canea / Xania 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1870 entire letter from Canea to Athens via Syros, tied by two line CANEA / 3 MAG datestamp in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 533)  with manuscript '20' (lepta) inland charge in red crayon on obverse. Syros (22/4j) and Athens (22/4j) datestamps on reverse of an attractive entire. Ex collection Dr. Kohane.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1259 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Canea / Xania 1867: 10 s. deep blue used on 1871 cover from Canea to Piraeus, Greece tied by two line CANEA / 4. DIC datestamp in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and Greece Large Hermes 1870/72 Cleaned Plate 20 l. blue, clear to huge margins on three sides but overlapping edge of cover, tied by Piraeus cds (26/11j) on receipt for inland fee. An attractive usage. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1260 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Canea / Xania 1867/74: 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1882 registered cover from Canea to Marseille, tied by fine strikes of circular CANEA datestamps (20/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534), with large and unrecorded "Chargé" at lower right in black. Reverse with Brindisi transit (25/3) and Marseille arrival cds (28/3) in black. File fold away from adhesives, a rare and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1261 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Canea / Xania 1867/74: 10 s. blue, fine printing, used on 1882 entire letter from Canea to Syros, Greece tied by bold strike of circular CANEA datestamp (2/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534). Syros arrival cds (25/3j) on reverse of a fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1262 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Canea / Xania 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1874 cover from Canea to Syros tied by two line CANEA / 12. AGO datestamp in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 533) with Large Hermes 20 l. blue applied on arrival, 1874 stampless prepaid cover with CANEA datestamp and FRANCA similarly taxed with Large Hermes 20 l. deep blue tied '67' numeral (signed Ferchenbauer); 1872 similarly taxed cover to Syros with 20 l. tied by cds on arrival (signed Holcombe), 1867 10 s. blue single frankings on covers from Canea to Metelino, Smyrna and Volos all similarly cancelled. A generally fine group (6 covers).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1263 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 14/I
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    Canea / Xania 1886: 10 pa. on 3 kr. green used on 1891 Printed Matter cover from Canea to Nurnberg, Germany tied by good strike of circular CANEA datestamp (9/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534) with the broken circle at right. Nurnberg arrival cds (14/8) on reverse of a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1264 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 22
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    Canea / Xania 1890: 20 pa. on 5 kr. rose & black, a vertical pair used on 1895 cover to Vienna tied by rare early usage of the I.R.SPEDZIONE POSTALE / CANEA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 535) in black. Reverse with Austro-Hungarian Consular seal in red and arrival cds (15/12) in blue. Tchilinghirian states the Italian language datestamp is "very scarce with early dates".
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1265 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    Canea / Xania 1895: 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine & black, a vertical pair used on 1895 registered cover from Canea to Paris (the address entirely in Greek) tied by bold strike of circular CANEA datestamp (7/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 534). The addressee not found in Paris (12/6) and the cover struck with eight datestamps on reverse and manuscript 'à traduire' and 'Non Reclamé' in black. Manuscript 'Canea' in red and cover returned to sender. Unusual cover sensibly opened for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1266 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 15+16
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    Canea / Xania 1907: Crete 10 c. on 10 h. rose and 15 c. on 15 h. violet, used on 1907 cover to Vienna tied by code 'a' CANEA / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 538). File fold well away from the adhesives, a fine and scarce usage. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1267 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1908: Austria 10 h. + 10 h. rose on buff reply postal stationery card, fine used from Vienna (20/XII) to Canea and mailed back to Vienna cancelled by code 'a' CANEA / ÖSTERR. POST cds (28/XII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 538). Fresh and very fine, a scarce double usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1268 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    Canea / Xania 1908: Crete 10 c. deep blue on blue, a used horizontal pair on 1908 registered cover from the French Post Office in Canea (handstamp at left) to Paris, tied by code 'a' CANEA / ÖSTERR. POST cds (25/IX) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 538). Yellow registration label at lower left and reverse with Paris cds of arrival (1/10) and readdressed to Geneva (2/X). An unusual usage with the French P.O. still open.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1269 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 17/22
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    1908: 5 c., 10 c., 15 c., 25 c., 50 c. and 1 pi. all used on 1910 registered cover to Rudolf Friedl IN  Vienna tied by bold strikes of CANEA / OESTERREICHISCHE POST cds's (10/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 536). Yellow registration label below and Vienna arrival cds (18/III) on reverse of an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1270 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23+22
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    Allied Intervention:  Canea / Xania 1890: 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine & black, used on registered 1897 covers (2, each with full contents), earlier example with further 1 pi. on reverse, the other cover with two 20 pa. on 5 kr. rose on reverse; all stamps cancelled by rare early usage of the I.R.SPEDZIONE POSTALE / CANEA datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 535) in black, mailed from a member of the KK II / 87th Infantry Battalion in Crete, one cover mailed to Vienna the other to Przemysl. A few minor imperfections but mail (particularly registered) from the Austrian section of the combined Allied Intervention Forces is very scarce.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1271 Austrian Levant

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    Allied Intervention: Canea / Xania 1897 (Feb 9): 20 pa. on 5 kr. postal stationery card mailed from Sailor on board the warship "K. K. Maria Theresia" to Limburg, cancelled by I.R.SPEDZIONE POSTALE / CANEA datestamp (12/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 535). Superb message on reverse: "ist hier wieder ein furchtbares Massacre ausgebrochen...Wir Deutschen mussten auch flüchten und befinden uns an Bord des K.K. Kriegsschiffes Maria Theresia, Kanea ist halb verbrannt, alles ist geschlossen, so das die Türken nur noch allein dort sind".rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1272 Austrian Levant

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    Allied Intervention: Canea / Xania 1899 (Jan 13): 20 pa. on 5 kr. postal stationery card, creased, mailed from Canea to Naples cancelled by I.R.SPEDZIONE POSTALE / CANEA datestamp (13/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 535). Message on reverse: "la ricevuta firmata ti venne rispedita dal commando delle truppe italiane in Creta in data del 16 Dic." and signed off at base "ufficiale di magazino al Battaglione al 93. Fanteria, Canea".
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1273 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V14+V18+V20/V23+3/5
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    Canea / Xania 1863/1867: The collection, with 38 stamps loose or on piece, all cancelled by two line dated CANEA handstamps (Tchilinghiriran fig. 533) in black, blue or brown: with 1863 Arms 2 s. yellow perf. 14 (3), 15 s. brown perf. 14 (1), 1864 Arms perf. 9½ 3 s. green (3), 5 s. rose (3), 10 s. blue (8), 15 s. brown (8) and 1867 5 s. red (7), 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown (3); with most in fine quality and showing three colour usages on piece etc. A scarce and attractive group of high catalogue value.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1274 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1903/14: The 'Centimes' collection, with covers/cards (20) and stamps loose or on piece (7), all cancelled by either I.R. SPEDZIONE POSTALE / CANEA (Tchilinghirian fig. 535), CANEA / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (figs. 536, 537) or CANEA / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (fig. 538), with 1905 cover to Vienna with 5 c. on 5 h. and 10 c. on 10 h. (2), piece with 1903 25 c. on 25 h. pair, 1907 5 c. on 5 h. used on Printed Matter rate cover, 1904 cover with rare 1903 50 c. on 50 h., 1905 cover to Durazzo with violet arrival cds, 1908 set of six on registered cover etc. Generally fine, an attractive and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1275 Austrian Levant

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    Canea / Xania 1895/1905: The collection, with covers/cards (15) and stamps loose or on piece (7), with I.R. SPEDZIONE POSTALE / CANEA datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 535) on 1895 20 pa. on 5 kr. postal stationery card to Frankfurt, 1897 registered cover to Berlin with 3 piastre franking, 1897 Military Intervention cover from Austrian Forces at 2 pi. rate, beautifully struck datestamp on Turkish Fiscal block of four (Jan 1898), registered 1899 cover with three colour franking and 1900 cover at Printed Matter rate with 5 pa., 1900 taxed cover to Constantinople; further covers cancelled CANEA / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (fig. 536) incl. 1901 registered cover with single 2 pi. on 50 h. etc. Generally fine, a very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1276 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1+2+3+4+11
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    Canea / Xania 1867: The collection, with covers/cards (17) and loose stamps (5), all cancelled circular CANEA datestamps (Tchilinghiriran fig. 534) in black showing the deterioration of the cancellation (after circa 1886 a break develops in the right outer circle), with 1867/74 2 s. yellow and 2 s. green in horizontal pairs, 10 s. blue on covers (5, one is registered), 1883 10 s. on covers (2), postal stationery usages etc. Generally fine, a scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 1277 Austrian Levant

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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1861: Entire letter from Rettimo to Triest with circular RETTIMO datestamp (7/4) well struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549) with FRANCO straight line alongside, deleted in blue crayon. Rated '20' soldi in same blue crayon at left. Reverse with Triest arrival in black (17/4). Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1278 Austrian Levant

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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1861: Entire letter from Rettimo to Triest with circular RETTIMO datestamp (14/10) perfectly struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549) with FRANCO straight line below, deleted in blue crayon. Rated '20' soldi in ink on reverse (displays well) and '20' on obverse in pencil. Reverse with Triest arrival in red (24/10). Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1279 Austrian Levant

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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1871: Entire letter from Rettimo to Vienna struck with circular RETTIMO datestamp (27/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549) with with further poor strike at left, rated '20/20' in manuscript (20 kr. by sea, 20 kr. by land) with '40' (kreuzer) in blue crayon charged for double letter rate on arrival (March 15).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1280 Austrian Levant

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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1875: Stampless entire letter sent unpaid from Rettimo to Trieste, cancelled by superb strike of circular RETTIMO datestamp (25/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). Reverse with Triest arrival datestamp (25/2) in black. A scarce  entire - whilst the prepaid rate from Rettimo was 15 soldi at this date, unpaid letters were charged 5 soldi extra.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1281 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V18+V22+V23+3
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1863/67: Small group with rare 1863 Arms 15 s. brown cancelled by superb RETTIMO cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549), 1864 Arms 10 s. blue pair and a single 15 s. brown, perf. 9½ cancelled by RETTIMO cds's in black, 1867 5 s. red pair each cancelled by same cds in black, and a rare piece of 10 s. blue postal stationery with 1867 5 s. red pair cancelled by RETTIMO three line dated cds (fig.550). A very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1282 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1864: Arms 5 s. rose, a single and horizontal pair, used on 1869 entire letter from Rettimo to Trieste tied by circular RETTIMO datestamps (1/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549).  Reverse with oval Trieste arrival datestamp (12/2). The addressee's name removed and replaced but an immensely rare issue on letter from Rettimo: Tchilinghirian "No covers recorded - RRR". Ex collection Wurst.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1283 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1864: 5 s. rose, perf. 9½ used in combination with 1867 10 s. blue on 1868 bilingually addressed entire letter from Rettimo to Trieste, tied by circular RETTIMO datestamp (30/11) well struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). Reverse with oval Trieste arrival (12/12) in black. A magnificent mixed issue combination cover in the foremost quality, an Exhibition item. Ex collection Wurst.rnrnNote: It is interesting to note that the Jerger, Cihangir, Houser and Schmitt collections had no examples of this franking.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 1284 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 5 s. red in a horizontal pair used on 1870 cover from Rettimo to Syros, Greece, tied by circular RETTIMO datestamp (4/7) heavily struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549), with manuscript '20' (lepta) charge in blue crayon and 1870/71 Large Hermes 20 l. blue, ample to large margins all round, applied for inland fee and tied by 'Syros' cds (23/6j). A fine and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe, Tseriotis.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1285 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1867: 5 s. red, a fine used horizontal pair tied to entire letter to Syra by neat strike of circular RETTIMO datestamp (28/4) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549); slightly overlapped by Greece 1862/67 20 l. blue, four large margins but crossed by file fold, tied by dotted '67' numeral obliterator of arrival and paying the inland rate. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1286 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1869 entire letter from Rettimo to Syros, Greece, tied by circular RETTIMO datestamp (4/10) well struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549), with manuscript '20' (lepta) charge in blue crayon and 1862/67 Large Hermes Consecutive printing 20 l. blue, huge margins all round, applied for inland fee and tied by 'Syros' cds (25/9j). Slightest of aging on the 10 s. mentioned for full accuracy, a scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1287 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used on 1874 entire letter from Rettimo to Fiume, tied by superb circular RETTIMO datestamp (7/12) perfectly struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). Reverse with Triest transit and Fiume arrival datestamps (19/12) in black. A rare and particularly fine entire.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1288 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used on 1875 entire letter from Rettimo to Trieste, tied by superb circular RETTIMO datestamp (11/1) perfectly struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). Reverse with Triest arrival datestamp (21/1) in black. A very scarce and fine entire.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1289 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1872 cover from Rettimo to Syros, Greece, tied by circular RETTIMO datestamp (3/6) well struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549) but the datestamp setting mis-aligned with line between date set at base (unrecorded error); with manuscript '20' (lepta) charge in red crayon and 1870/71 Large Hermes Cleaned plates printing 20 l. blue, good to large margins all round, applied for inland fee and tied by 'Syros' cds (24/5j). A most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1290 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1874 entire letter from Rettimo to Metelino, tied by fine circular RETTIMO datestamp (10/7) well struck in greenish-blue ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (23/7) in black. The adhesive slightly close to the edge of the entire but a scarce 'inter-island' franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 1544.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1291 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1869 cover from Rettimo to Syros, Greece, tied by superb circular RETTIMO datestamp (9/8) well struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 549), with manuscript '20' (lepta) charge in red crayon and 1862/67 Large Hermes Consecutive printing 20 l. blue, clear to large margins all round, applied for inland fee and tied by 'Syros' cds (30/7j). Slightest of aging on the 10 s. mentioned for full accuracy, a charming and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1292 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 15 s. brown, used on small piece, tied by superb strike of circular RETTIMO datestamp (3/2) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 549). The sole recorded example of this value known: Tchilinghirian states "No 15 soldi values seen - RRR". Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 1293 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 5 s. red in a horizontal pair used on 1875 entire letter from Rettimo to Metelino, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (22/3) superbly struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550) - an early usage as the cancellation was not delivered until 20 February 1875. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' cds (2/4) of transit. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1294 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1877 entire letter from Rettimo to Metelino via Smyrna, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (1/10) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' cds (4/10) of transit. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1295 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1878 cover from Rettimo to Constantinople, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (4/2) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with COSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD cds (11/2) of arrival. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1296 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue, fine printing, used on 1877 cover from Rettimo to Constantinople, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (16/7) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie' cds (18/7) of arrival. Small cover tear at lower right corner otherwise a fine and attractive cover. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1297 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1867: 10 s. blue, used example just off the edge of 1878 cover to Constantinople, tied by three line dated RETTIMO datestamp (Dec 18) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with fine 'Costantinopoli / Lloyd' cds (Dec 20) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1298 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1877 cover from Rettimo to Smyrna, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (12/11) unusually well struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' cds of arrival. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1299 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867: 10 s. blue used on 1877 cover from Rettimo to Smyrna, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (2/4) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' cds (5/4) of arrival. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1300 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 17A
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1888: 1 pi. on 10 kr. ultramarine, perf. 10, used on 1890 cover to Lyon, France, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (5/12) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with Piraeus cds (Nov 25j) and Lyon arrival cds (13/12) in black. Envelope with weak corner but a charming and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1301 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 20+24
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1890: 8 pa. on 2 kr. pale brown (5) and single 2 pi. on 20 kr. olive-green all used on reverse of 1899 registered cover at double rate from Rettimo to Munich, Germany all individually tied by circular RETTIMO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (1/2) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 551). Yellow registration label on obverse and notation of German Military sender, reverse with two München arrival cds's (Feb 7). Opens well for Exhibit display and a rare usage of the 2 piastre value on letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1302 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 22+23
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1890: 1 pi. on 10 kr. dull ultramarine, used on 1892 cover to Lyon, France, tied by circular RETTIMO three line datestamp (6/5) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 550). Reverse with Piraeus cds (April 26j) and Lyon arrival cds (12/12) in black; together with an 1894 cover to Hamburg bearing a pair of 20 pa. on 5 kr. rose-carmine similarly cancelled. Envelope imperfections but a scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1303 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 33A
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1900: 20 pa. on 10 h. rose & black, three horizontal pairs all used on front and back of 1901 registered cover at double rate from Rettimo to Constantinople all tied by circular RETTIMO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps (10/4) struck in brown (Tchilinghirian fig. 551). Yellow registration label on obverse with four different arrival datestamps on reverse. Opens well for display, a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1304 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 21
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1908: Crete 50 c. red on yellow, a single example used on registered 1913 cover from Rettimo to London tied by code 'a' RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp (21/V) in violet (Tchilinghirian fig. 552) with yellow registered label adjacent and two private 'Recommandée' handstamps in red. A very scarce usage: both of stamp and colour of cancellation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1305 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 8+9
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1904: Crete 5 c. on 5 h. deep blue-green and scarce 10 c. on 10 h. red in a horizontal pair, used on 1906 cover from Rettimo to Karlsruhe tied by code a RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (31/XII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 552). Reverse with Piraeus transit cds and Baden (9 Jan 1907) arrival cds. Imperfections but a very scarce usage. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1306 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 10B
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1904: Crete 25 c. on 25 h. ultramarine, perf. 13 x 12½, used on 1908 cover from Rettimo to Paris tied by code 'a' RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamp (16/VII) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 552) with repeated strike below and Paris arrival (July 22). An extremely scarce stamp on letter, especially so from this Office.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1307 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 21+19
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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1908: Crete 50 c. red on yellow and 15 c. brown on buff, used on registered 1911 cover from Rettimo to London tied by code 'a' RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps (4/XI) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 552) with yellow registered label adjacent and private 'Recommandée' handstamp in red. A very scarce usage. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1308 Austrian Levant

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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1867/1906: The collection on leaves with covers (2) each bearing 1867/74 5 s. red pairs cancelled by two or three line dated RETTIMO datestamps (Tchilinghirian figs. 549, 550), 1887 5 s. postal stationery carded to Athens with three line cds, 20 pa. on 5 kr. stationery cards cancelled by RETTIMO / OESTERREICHISCHE POST datestamps struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 551) used to Switzerland and Hungary, 1900 issue on covers with 1 pi. and 2 pi. rates to Belgium, Italy and Turkey (9 items).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1309 Austrian Levant

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    Rettimo / Rethymno 1904/14: Crete selection with 10 c. postal stationery cards (4) commercially used, all cancelled by code 'a' RETTIMO / ÖSTERR. POST datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 552) with one scarce example cancelled in violet; 1910 cover to Athens with 1908 5 c. green on yellow and 15 c. brown on buff and two small pieces with 1908 values (8 items).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1310 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O.'s in Cyprus 1850 (April 17): Entire letter from Larnaca to Syros, crossed to denote prepayment with fine LARNACA / 17.APR. datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) and FRANCA below (not illustrated in T&S) both in black and small Syra cds (April 12 / Apr 24g) in black displaying well on top flap, charged '10' lepta due in red crayon on arrival and reverse docketed '21' (soldi). Scarce and fine entire that displays well.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1311 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian P.O.'s in Cyprus 1856 (June 30): Entire letter from Larnaca to Livorno endorsed 'per via di Trieste', crossed to denote prepayment with fine LARNACA / 30.GIUG. datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) and FRANCA at left (not illustrated in T&S) both in black. Black 'P.D.' applied on arrival in Livorno (July 21) and rated in red crayon '12/9' (soldi, 12 for Lloyd + 9 for Tuscany). A fine entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF
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