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  • Lot# : 1181 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1868 cover to Géra, Saxony tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (1/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Vienna transit (9/4) and Gera arrival cds (11/4). A fine cover travelling on the land route via Varna, demonstrating the 15 soldi rate: 10 soldi for Levant rate + 5 soldi for DÖPV.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1182 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1867 entire letter to Ragusa, Dalmatia tied by CONSTANTINOPEL small wreth datestamp (31/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with two line dated Ragusa arrival. The entire re-folded for display and some minor aging on perfs. at left but an unusual rate (20 soldi to Trieste + 10 soldi for Triest to Ragusa) and not unattractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1183 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, single example used on 1867 cover to Ofen (Budapest), Hungary by sea route tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamp (7/12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). Reverse with Trieste oval transit (11/12) and arrival (16/12) in black. A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 1184 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    Constantinople 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a single example used on 1867 cover to Klagenfurt, Austria endorsed 'via Kustendje', neatly tied by fine circular CONSTANTINOPEL wrethed datestamp (19/4) in black. Reverse with Vienna transit (23/4) and Klagenfurt arrival datestamp. Slight file fold just above the adhesive, an attractive cover that opens well for display.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 1185 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
    1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 cover to Bucharest, Romania endorsed 'voie de Varna' tied by wreathed "Constantinopel" datestamp (20/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385), paying the Levant rate of 10 soldi and Austrian rate of 5 soldi, introduced in January 1867. Reverse with Austrian P.O. cds of arrival (23/8) and 'Banque Impériale Ottomane' wafer seal in yellow.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1186 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+V23
    1864: Arms 3 s. green and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter to Genova endorsed 'Via Brindisi' carried by Italian ship tied by "Constantinopel" datestamp (25/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black above and  'P.D.' in red. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (Jan 30) and arrival. Slight aging but a scarce entire.rnrnNote: On October 15, 1866 the Lloyd rate was reduced from 20 soldi to 10 soldi. The Italian rate was 8 soldi. The rate was to rise to 28 soldi in circa February 1867.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1187 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
    1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 15 s. brown (2), perf. 9½, used on 1865 cover to Géra, Saxony tied by "Constantinopel" datestamps (27/7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). Reverse with Vienna transit (5/8) and Gera arrival (7/8). A fine cover demonstrating the 35 soldi rate: 20 soldi for Levant rate + 15 soldi for DÖPV. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1188 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+6+7
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    1865: Arms 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, used with 1867/74 25 s. grey-lilac and 50 s. brown rose, perf. 12 on small double rate 1868 cover to Paris, tied by Constantinople small wreath datestamps (14/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). 'A./P.D.' in red at right (applied in Varna, in use for just one year) and Strasbourg entry marking in blue (April 20). Reverse with Vienna transit cds (18/4) in black. The 50 soldi is of great rarity on letter and this cover, slightly refolded to protect the 50 s., is particularly attractive paying the 80 soldi double tariff with a mixed issue franking. Illustrated in the 1990 Ferchenbauer handbook on page 526. A spectacular cover. Signed Grioni. Cert. A. Diena (1954).rnProvenance: Collection Henry Houser, RL, Zurich, June 1992, lot 1006.rn                   Collection Henry Houser, Siegel, 13 Nov 2013, lot 6039.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 1189 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
    1867: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue horizontal pairs, used on matching covers (2) from Constantinople to Venice, both mailed in 1871, one cancelled by CONSTANTINOPEL wrethed datestamps (Tchilinghirian fig. 385) and the other with circular datestamps (26/8) in black (fig. 387) with large 'P.D.' alongside; this last ex collection Provera. A fine pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1190 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
    1867/74: 10 s. blue used on 1875 cover endorsed 'via Bazias' tied by faint strike of rare IN DEN DARDANELLEN datestamp (22/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 4), with on reverse transits of 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' (23/8), CONSTANTINOPEL cds with date in three lines (24/8), Vienna (28/8) and Baden arrival of the same day. Slight closed tear on reverse but the cover is sensibly opened for display.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1191 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
    1767: 15 s. brown, fine example used on 1870 small envelope to Heidelberg, Germany tied by bold strike of CONSTANTINOPEL datestamp (22/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) with Vienna transit cds on reverse and Heidelberg arrival (Nov 29). A most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1192 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 6/Ib
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    1867/74: 25 s. violet, coarse printing, a spectacular used block of eight in a rich shade, cancelled by four strikes of CONSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD datestamps (28/12/81) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 447). Hinged for protection - an exceptional and extremely rare multiple in the foremost quality. Signed Ferchenbauer, Richter, Edwin Mueller. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1990).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1193 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 11A+12A
    1883: 20 s. grey & black, perf. 9½, a fine usage as single franking on registered cover to Palermo tied by three line dated CONSTANTINOPEL cds (5/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 393), and a further 1887 cover from the same correspondence franked on front and back by 10 s. ultramarine & black, perf. 9½, similarly cancelled (2/4) in black with yellow registration label at top. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1194 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 19+17
    1888: 5 pi. on 50 r. red-lilac & black, two horizontal pairs and a block of six, used with 1 pi. on 10 s. ultramarine & black with a further stamps missing, on 1889 registered linen envelope to Vienna, all tied by CONSTANTINOPEL / OESTERREICHISCHE POST I datestamps (8/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 397). Only three covers are recorded with a commercial 5 pi. on 50 kr. franking, all are addressed to the father of the Greek Radiollogist, Dmitrios Chilaiditi. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Henry Houser, RL, Zurich, 18 June 1992, lot 1016.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1195 Austrian Levant

    1904: Postcard from France franked by Blanc 5 c. green, mailed to the Constantinople Poste Restante. Correctly rated but taxed for Poste Restante fee with framed TAXE and "Constantinopel / Oesterreichische Post / I" cds (13/5) in black and amount due (½ piastre) below in blue crayon.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1196 Austrian Levant

    Incoming Mail to Constantinople 1864/69: Covers/entire letters (9) with 1864 stampless cover from Vienna endorsed 'via Kustendje', 1864 cover from Triest franked by Arms 1863 10 kr. blue perf. 14 (2, in differing shades) endorsed 'per Vapeur', 1865 cover at 35 kreuzer rate with 1864 Arms franking of 10 kr. blue (2) and 15 kr., 1867 entire from Vienna endorsed 'voie de Rustschuk' charged 2 piastres on receipt, 1868/1869 entires from Vienna each franked 1864 Arms 15 kr. brown, perf. 9½, one endorsed 'via Bazias'; together with two outgoing covers from Constantinople, generally fine, a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1197 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+4+5
    1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s. blue (2) on 1873 entire letter and 5 s. red (2) and 15 s. brown on 1873 entire letter, both from the same correspondence to Genova, each endorsed 'Via Corfu & Brindisi', the former correctly franked at 23 soldi rate, the second entire overpaid by 2 soldi; each tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). A charming and scarce pairing.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1198 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+4+5
    1867/74: 3 s. pale green and 10 s. blue (2) on 1873 cover and 3 s. green, 5 s. red and and 15 s. brown on 1873 entire letter, both to Italy, the entire endorsed 'Via Brindisi', both carried at the 23 soldi rate; each tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386). A charming and scarce pairing.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1199 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
    1867/74: 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair and 15 s. brown, used examples on 1875 cover to Lyon, France tied by "Constantinopel" small wreath datestamps (19/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 386), with 'A./P.D.' at right and blue Avricourt entry marking (Nov 24) on front and Lyon arrival on reverse. In 1875, before the advent of the UPU the rate to France (although France did not actively participate until Jan 1, 1876) was reduced from 40 to 35 soldi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1200 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+6
    1867/74: 10 s. blue and 25 s. violet, used on 1874 cover to Marseille endorsed 'via Varna' (deleted) and then 'voie Trieste', tied by three line "Constantinopel" datestamps (15/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389) with black 'P.D.' and 'Autriche / Culoz' entry marking in red (June 21). Reverse with Triest transit (19/6) and Lyon and Marseille cds's. Some minor imperfections to envelope but scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1201 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 8+9+10A
    1883: 2 s. yellow-brown & black, 3 s. pale green & black and 5 s. red & black, perf. 9½, all tied to 1884 cover to Berlin at single rate by three line dated CONSTANTINOPEL cds's (10/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 393). Reverse with Berlin arrival (23/9) in black. A scarce franking. Signed E. Mueller.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 1416.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1202 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Lloyd Postal Agency 1845:: Entire letter from Constantinople to Athens, slight wear on folds, struck with very fine "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Costantinopoli" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 442) in black. Reverse with Greek Consular seals and Piraeus transit cds (July 3) and charged '20' lepta due in manuscript for local delivery An extremely scarce marking well struck.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1203 Austrian Levant

    1846/53: Covers (2) from Constantinople to the Ionian Islands with 1853 entire struck with large oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Coftantinopoli" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 442) and struck with hooded ZANTE datestamp on receipt and charged '3' pence to pay in red; 1846 cover endorsed 'par le Lloyd Autrichienne' and addressed to the Russian Consul, struck with small framed AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Coftantinopoli" handstamp in black. Disinfected with slits with CORFU cds of receipt (May 20) and again charged '3d.' due in red manuscript.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1204 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
    1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, two examples used on cover from Constantinople used to the Spanish Consul General in Beirut, tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamp (14/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446) with two line BEYRUT / 23. GEN arrival at right also in black. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 1205 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+4
    Constantinople 1867/74: 3 s. green and 10 s blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1874 cover to Genova tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps (10/7) in black (Tchilinhirian fig. 446), with large 'P.D.' below, backstamped with VARNA thimble datestamp in blue and arrival cds and matching 1875 entire franked by 10 s. deep blue carried on the same route, tied by same datestamp (2/7) - the second day of the Universal Postal Union. A generally fine and scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1206 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
    Constantinople 1867/74: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue used on 1873 entire letter to Trieste tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamp (1/11) in black (Tchilinhirian fig. 446) matched with 1875 post-UPU cover to Triest franked by two 5 s. red tied by same datestamp (17/9) with Varna thimble cds and arrival displaying well on reverse. A fine pair of covers showing the reduced UPU rate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1207 Austrian Levant

    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Constantinople, Turkey 1870 (July 16): Entire letter from Constantinople Lloyd Agency to Trieste, struck on front with 'Constainopel' cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) in black and, on reverse, exceptional strike across flap of sunburst "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / COSPOLI" in green (unlisted). Oval Triest arrival (July 21) at right. A fine and very rare entire.rnNote: The letter is an invoice for 8 barrels of Caviar from Taganrog, Russia; issued from Constantinople. Strangely, the Lloyd Office mailed the letter through the Consular Office.rnProvenance: Collection Cengiz Arsman, DF, May 2005, lot 20208; Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1469.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1208 Austrian Levant

    1875: 5 s. red postal stationery card used in 1878 from Smyrna to Beirut, carried on the Cosp.-Smyrna-Alexandria Express line, struck on front with rare COL VAP. DA / COSPOLI upright handstamp in black; reverse with fine SPED. POST. PRESSO LLOYD / SMIRNE cds (26/10) in black and Austrian P.O. BEIRUTH three line dated arrival cds (Tchilinghirian figs 107+12+G). Scarce and fine usage.rnProvenance: Collection 'Monte Napoleon', Corinphila sale 78, Oct 1988
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1209 Austrian Levant

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    Constantinople 1867/74: Covers/entire letters (9) and pieces (2), all cancelled by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps (10/7) in black (Tchilinhirian fig. 446), with 1874 and 1875 covers to Genova at 23 soldi rate each franked 3 s. green and 10 s. blue (2), post UPU covers to Genova, Livorno, Trieste and Metelino each franked by single 10 s. blue, 1867 and 1868 unpaid covers to Genova with framed PIROSAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI handstamps and charged '7' decimi due; generally fine, an attractive lot.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1210 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+4
    Constantinople 1867/74: Covers/entire letters (9) all cancelled by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 446), with 1874 cover to Vienna with 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, 1872-1875 with four covers to Italy all franked by 3 s. green and 10 s. blue (2), one with Eichele cert., 1875 cover with single 10 s. blue via Varna to Genova and 1877 cover to Marseille with same franking; unusual 1875 cover with two 10 s. mailed to Genova via Triest and untaxed etc. A generally fine and attractive lot.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1211 Austrian Levant

    Constantinople 1894/1913: Small group (2 covers, 2 cards and 3 pieces) all with circular circular 'target' cancellations including 1892 Turkish 20 pa. stationery card to Trieste cancelled 'Constantinopel / Oesterreichische Post' cds at left (1894), 20 pa. on 5 kr. card to Berlin (1896), 1902 cover with four 10 pa. on 5 h. blue-green, one remaining uncancelled and struck with circular "W1 / d" handstamp in black and 1913 cover to Basel with 1908 5 pa., 5 centimes and 20 pa. lightly cancelled at salonica and struck again with target handstamps to prevent reuse.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1212 Austrian Levant

    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
    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
    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

    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

    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
    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
    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
    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

    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

    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

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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

    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

    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
    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

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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

    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
    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
    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
    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

    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

    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
    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

    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

    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
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
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