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  • Lot# : 1547 Austrian Levant

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    Crimean War - Austrian Forces 1856: Entire letter from Fokshani, Romania to Rustschuk, Bulgaria sent prepaid, with straight line FRANCO in black and fine strike of "KK FELDPOSTAMT / 3s Ae Cs" Imperial Field Post datestamp (21/7) in black of the the Third Army Corps, crossed to denote prepayment in manuscript with reverse showing Austrian PO "BUKAREST" transit cds in black. A fine and rare entire - the Austrian Forces remained in occupied Moldavia-Walachia after the Crimean War had ended at the Congress of Paris in the hope of acquiring the occupied territories permanently.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1548 Austrian Levant

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    Crimean War - Austrian Forces 1856: Entire letter from Ismailia, Romania to Rustschuk, Bulgaria sent prepaid, with straight line FRANCO in black and fine strike of "KK FELDPOSTAMT / 3s Ae Cs" Imperial Field Post datestamp (11/9) in black of the the Third Army Corps, crossed to denote prepayment in manuscript with reverse showing very fine Austrian PO "GIURGEVO" cds in black (a Field PO at this date, it became an Austrian PO in 1857). A fine and rare entire - the Austrian Forces remained in Moldavia-Walachia after the Crimean War had ended at the Congress of Paris in the hope of acquiring the occupied territories permanently.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2929 Austrian Levant

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    DDSG / DSNC Offices in the Dobrudja 1868c: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example tied to circa 1868 cover from Czernavoda to Galatz by bold strike of oval framed "D.D.S.G / AGENTIE / CZERNAVODA" handstamp in black - rare thus (Tchilinghirian fig. 853). An extremely rare cover, Steindler considered his example (lot 189) to be unique, it is from the same correspondence as this cover. Illustrated in "The Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World" by Ringström & Tester on page 74 and in Tchilinghirian & Stephen on page 484.rnrnProvenance: Collection Denwood Kelly, RL, Zurich, 18 April 1981, lot 2018.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2930 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC Offices in the Dobrudja 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a fine used example tied to 1870 cover from Czernavoda to Turnu-Severin by bold strike of oval framed "D.D.S.G / AGENTIE / CZERNAVODA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 853). An extremely rare cover - it is interesting to note that the famous Julius Steindler collection contained no examples of this stamp used from Czernavoda. Signed Pfenninger.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2931 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: Levant 15 s. brown, a used horizontal pair tied to small piece by superb strike of Roman dated "SULINA 5/VII" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 856). One short perf. at top but most attractive and extremely rare - Tchilinghirian states "Material from the DDSG Agency is very scarce". Signed Ferchenbauer (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. A. Kohane.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2932 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: Levant 15 s. brown, a used example on 1873 entire letter from Sulina to Trieste, tied by superb strike of Roman dated "SULINA 24/VIII" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 856). Extremely rare - Tchilinghirian states "Material from the DDSG Agency is very scarce".rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2357.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2935 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V22+V23+2+
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1864: Arms 5 s. rose, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown; and Levant 1867 3 s. green, used single examples all neatly cancelled by "CZERNAWODA" circular datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 851) with the 3 soldi struck in blue. A fine and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2936 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: Levant 3 s. green, a used block of six (3 x 2), neatly cancelled by "CZERNAWODA 14/7" circular datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 851), with part arrival cds of "GLASGOW" at right (2 July 1873) in black. Minor imperfectionss but an impressive and extremely rare multiple. Cert. E. Diena (1983).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2937 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1868 bilingually addressed cover, no side flaps, from Czernavoda to Rustchuk, Bulgaria tied by neat strike of "CZERNAWODA 15/4" circular datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 851). Crossed by file fold but an extremely rare cancellation on cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2353.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2938 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1861: Entire letter from Vienna  to Constantinople endorsed "via Kustendje" at top, struck with "Wien" despatch cds (Oct 14) with rate "2.10" (2 piastres 10 paras) due upon delivery in manuscript. Constantinople Austrian P.O. cds on reverse (Oct 24). A fine and unusual entire. Signed Puschmann.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2939 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1862: Entire letter from Constantinople to Zurich, Switzerland cancelled by "CONSTANTINOPEL" cds in blue (July 24). Straight line "VIA KUSTENDJE & VIENNA" handstamp in blue applied alongside the despatch datestamp in the same ink. "20/20" Land & Sea rate noted in manuscript, erased and replaced by "23" (soldi) due to pay. Zurich arrival cds (July 31) on reverse of a fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2940 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1862: Entire letter from Kustendje to Constantinople, prepaid "35" kreuzers in red crayon manuscript, struck with fine "LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE" circular datestamp (30/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844). Reverse with Austrian P.O. "Constantinopel" arrival cds (Nov 1) in blue. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2941 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1869: Entire letter from Trebisonde with sender's cachet at left, mailed to Trieste; struck in transit with fine strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE" circular datestamp (Sept 15) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844). Manuscript "35" kreuzer charge on obverse, Vienna transit (Sept 20) and Trieste arrival on reverse.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2942 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used block of six (3 x 2) cancelled by four strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE" circular datestamps (20/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844), one stamp with excess ink in cancellation. An extremely rare multiple - illustrated in Tchilinghirian & Stephen on page 490. Signed E. Diena in full.rnrnProvenance: Collection Blecher, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 6 June 1990, ex lot 5336.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2943 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4+5
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1867: The wonderful selection (3) of matching blocks: 5 s. red, a used block of nine, 10 s. blue in a used block of six (2 x 3) and the remarkable 15 kr. brown used block of twelve (6 x 2) all neatly cancelled by fine strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE" circular datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844). Minor imperfections but almost certainly the largest multiples cancelled in Kustendje and a spectacular group. Certs (3). Ferchenbauer (1990).rnrnProvenance: Collection Blecher, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 6 June 1990, ex lot 5336.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2944 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1867: 15 kr. brown in a fine used block of four, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of "KUSTENDJE / TURQUIE" circular datestamps (10 Dec 1872) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 846). Extremely rare. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1990).rnrnProvenance: Collection Blecher, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 6 June 1990, ex lot 5336.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2945 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : (5)+6
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1858: Russia 10 kop. blue & brown, perf. 12½, a fine used horizontal pair cancelled by two fine strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE" circular datestamps (25/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844) - of great rarity thus; matched by a pair of Austrian Levant 1867 25 s. violet similarly cancelled. Superb.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2946 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1864/79: Great Britain 1 d. red, plate 87, a used horizontal strip of three, cancelled by two fine strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE" circular datestamps (Aug 3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844). Superb and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Anton & Elisabeth Jerger.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 2947 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V18+V22
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1863/64: Arms 15 kr. brown, perf. 14, a vertical strip of three used on 1864 entire letter to London endorsed "Post Paid via Kustendje", all tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL" cds in black (June 20). Straight line "VIA KUSTENDJE & VIENNA" handstamp in black applied and magenta "P.D." at right. "London / Paid" cds of arrival (June 28) in red also on obverse, with Vienna transit (June 26) on reverse. Sold together with off-cover Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½ with part VIA KUSTE(NDJE) handstamp in black. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2948 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+V23
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in Dobrudja 1864: Arms 10 s. blue (3) and 15 s. brown, all perf. 9½ used on single rate 1865 entire letter to Chaux des Fonds, Switzerland endorsed "Via Kustendje"; tied by wreathed "CONSTANTINOPEL" cds's (Nov 2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Fine central sender's cachet on obverse with red manuscript "6" Austrian credit and further 10 rappen charge in ink on arrival (Nov 10). File fold crosses two adhesives but a charming and rare entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2949 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1864: Prepaid entire letter from Sulina to Livorno, Italy neatly cancelled by "SULINA" circular datestamp (Nov 22) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 839) and unrecorded "FRANCO" alongside. Crossed to denote pre-payment with italic "P.D." and thence via Vienna (Dec 4) to Livorno with manuscript '45' (soldi) note of charge and distribution marking. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Heinrich Köhler, Wiesbaden, 11 Oct 1978, lot 4625.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 2950 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V19
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1864: Arms 2 s. yellow, perf. 9½, a used cancelled by fine "SULINA" circular datestamp (Aug 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 839). losed tear at top left but unrecorded by Tchilinghirian "No 2 soldi seen, and its existence is unlikely".
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2951 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: Levant 15 s. brown, a used example tied to small piece by superb circular three line dated "SULINA" cds in black (13 June 1875) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 840). Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2952 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V22
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, used on 1868 entire letter from Sulina to Trieste neatly tied by bold strike of "SULINA" circular datestamp (March 15) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 839). Reverse with Galatz Austrian P.O. cds of transit and Trieste arrival cds (March 28). This cover mentioned in Tchilinghirian on page 483. An extremely rare cover - only two covers are recorded bearing the Arms issue used from Sulina - this being a unique usage with the 10 kreuzer value on cover. Signed Sietz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. A. Kohane.rn                   
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2953 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: Austria 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used on 1869 entire letter to Trieste tied by fine strike of "SULINA" circular datestamp (Nov 18) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 839). Reverse with Vienna transit cds and Trieste arrival (Nov 24). File fold at base well away from the adhesives, a rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Heinrich Köhler, Wiesbaden, 11 Oct 1978, lot 4626.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2954 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: Austria 5 s. red, three examples, used on 1870 entire letter to Trieste tied by two strikes of "SULINA" circular datestamp (June 19) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 839). Reverse with Budapest transit cds (June 26) and Trieste arrival (June 28). Some aging sensibly removed, a rare entire. Signed Matl.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2955 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+5
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: Levant 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, used on 1871 entire letter to Genova,  Italy endorsed "Via di Vienna", all tied by neat strikes of "SULINA" circular datestamps (Aug 25) in black (Tchilinghirian fig.839). Verona and Milano transits and Genova arrival (Sept 4). Superb and an extremely rare and most attractive cover. Signed Matl.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila, Zurich, 23 Nov 1982, lot 6113.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2956 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+4
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: Levant 3 s. green and 10 s. blue, two examples, used on 1872 cover to Basingstoke, England endorsed "Via Vienna & Ostende", all tied by neat strikes of "SULINA" circular datestamps (July 20) in black (Tchilinghirian fig.839). Vienna transit (July 30) and Basingstoke arrival cds (Aug 2). Stamps applied slightly off the edge of envelope but an extremely rare and most attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Provera, Ghiglione, Vienna, 24 May 1981.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2957 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+3+4+5
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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: Levant 3 s. green, 5 s. red, 10 s. blue (on reverse) and 15 s. brown, used examples on registered 1874 single rate cover from Sulina to Rome endorsed "Via Vienna Station", readdressed on arrival to Florence; each tied by superb circular three line dated "SULINA" cds's in black (April 26) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 840) with "RECOM" at top in black. A superb four colour franking and of great rarity, believed unique. Cert. E. Diena (1983).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2958 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Post Offices in Dobrudja 1875: Austria 4 s. red postal stationery card, a used example from Sulina to Trieste cancelled by "SULINA" circular datestamp (March 16) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 839). Reverse with rare "TULTSCHA" transit cds in black (March 17) and obverse with Triest arrival (March 25). An extremely rare usage of this card from the Dobrudja.rnrnProvenance: DF, Zurich, 24 Sept 1979, lot 1087.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2959 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in the Dobrudja 1848 (June): Entire letter from Tulcea to Patras, Greece endorsed "via Cospoli" at lower left, struck on despatch with fine strike of oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Tulcia" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 836). Circular "Constantinople / Turquie" French P.O. of transit (June 17), reverse with Piraeus, Athens and Patras datestamps (June 10j). Disinfected with two chisel slits and charged "90" lepta due in red crayon. The earliest recorded usage of this rare cancellation (Tchilinghirian "no material recorded from the 1845-1848 period") and very fine.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2960 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in the Dobrudja 1861: Entire letter bilingually addressed from Tulcea to Constantinople, prepaid with straight line "FRANCO" (unlisted by Tchilinghirian) and fine strike of "TULTSCHA" despatch cds (April 16) both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 837). After re-opening in 1858 the Tulcea Lloyd office was combined with the Austrian Consular Office. A fine and very scarce entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2961 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V23
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in the Dobrudja 1863/64: Arms issue 5 s. red, perf. 14, and 15 s. brown perf. 9½ used on large part cover from Tulcea to Rustchuk, Bulgaria tied by superb strike of "TULTSCHA" circular datestamp (Sept 17) in blue. Tchilinghirian does not record the 1863 Arms 5 soldi used in Tulcea. Refolded and some wrinkles but excessively rare, believed unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Achille Rivolta.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2962 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+5
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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in the Dobrudja 1867: Levant 5 s. red and 15 s. brown used on 1871 entire letter written from Ismail to Messina, cancelled in transit by "TULTSCHA" circular datestamp (June 23) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 837). Reverse with Constantinople Lloyd Agency cds (June 26), thence via Austrian P.O. via Venice to Messina (July 5). A rare and most attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: DF, Zurich, 1 Dec 1982, lot 20647.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2963 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Lloyd Offices in the Dobrudja 1868c.: Cover sent unpaid from Tulcea to Bucharest, struck with superb "TULTSCHA" circular datestamp (Nov 11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 837). Reverse with Galatz transit cds (Nov 14) and Bucharest arrival cds. Charged '20' bani due on arrival in red crayon. Rare and very fine cover.rnrnProvenance: DF, Zurich, 16 April 1978, lot 23347.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2974 Austrian Levant

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    Braila (Ibraila) 1867: Unpaid entire letter from Ibraila to Lyon, France via Strasbourg struck with "JBRAILA" circular datestamp (May 3) in brownish black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730) - and thus the third day of this P.O. operating under the auspices of the Hungarian P.O. - with 'A.' (Austria) in black and charged with '10' décimes due mark upon receipt (May 11). Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 2975 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+V22
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    Bucharest 1864: Arms 5 s. rose and 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter from Bucharest to Constantinople tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamps (May 7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Austrian P.O. "Constantinopel" arrival cds (May 10) in black. A rare entire and a very early first week usage from the Hungarian Post Office.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2976 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Galatz 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, two single examples and a vertical pair used on 1867 cover from Galatz to Montpellier, France via Strasbourg endorsed "via Vienne and Paris"; the adhesives initially cancelled by pen crosses (2) and the pair with manuscript "Galatz 14/5" cancellation in ink. Cancelled again in transit in Vienna with circular "1" obliterators in black. Reverse with Montpellier arrival (May 21). Slight acid ink fault on obverse but a magnificent and early usage. Rare and believed unique. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2977 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Bucharest 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 entire letter to Constantinople neatly tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (May 21) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Austrian P.O. "Constantinopel" arrival cds (May 23) in black. A fine and attractive entire.rnProvenance: Collection "Cihangir", Corinphila, Zurich, 30 April 2000, lot 1668.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2978 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Bucharest 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, two used examples on 1867 double rate entire letter to Vienna neatly tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (May 25) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Rissdorfer / Pharmacy wafer in purple and gold and Vienna arrival (May 29). A rare double rate usage.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2979 Austrian Levant

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    Braila (Ibraila) 1867: Unpaid cover to Constantinople struck on despatch by "JBRAILA" circular datestamp (May 31) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730), with fine Lloyd Agency in Constantinople (June 4) arrival cds displaying well on reverse; charged '10' soldi to pay in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2980 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Ploesti 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Ploesti to Vienna tied by "PLOJESTIE" circular datestamp (June 11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 768). Reverse with Hermannstadt transit cds (June 13) and Vienna arrivals (June 15). Rare - believed to be the sole known usage during the Hungarian Provisional period.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2981 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: Prepaid entire letter to Wohlen, Switzerland, struck with straight line "FRANCO" and "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (June 17) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). '3' (kr.) in red crayon and crossed to denote prepayment (of 10 soldi, noted at lower left) with reverse showing Vienna cds (June 21) and Wohlen arrival (June 23). A scarce usage - the new 1867 "soldi" issue did not arrive at the Romanian Post Offices until July 1867.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2982 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Braila (Ibraila) 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a used example crossed by file fold on obverse of 1867 registered cover to Constantinople tied by "JBRAILA" circular datestamp (June 27) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730), with "RACCOM." registration handstamp above and docket number '165' and "RR" (Return Receipt) in manuscript. The "RR" was a further charge of 10 soldi with an adhesive applied to the registration receipt. Reverse with half of 10 s. blue applied for registration and Lloyd Agency in Constantinople (June 30) arrival cds.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2983 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1
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    Bucharest 1867: 2 s. yellow, a used horizontal pair of 1867 Printed Matter entire letter to Vienna, tied by "BUCAREST" cds (July 6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714) - the second earliest recorded usage with the new issue in Romania and the earliest known with the 2 soldi value - with reverse showing Vienna arrival (July 7) datestamp in black. A rarity. Cert. Glatz AIEP (2015).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2984 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Bucharest 1867: 5 s. red, a used horizontal pair on cover front to Würzburg, Bavaria tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (July 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). A very scarce usage, carried under the GAPU rate of 10 soldi for a single letter. Rare thus. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2985 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1867 entire letter to Vienna endorsed "Franco" at base, neatly tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Sept 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with sender's wafer label (Rissdorfer's pharmacy) in blue and Vienna arrivals (Sept 18) in black. Minor wrinkles to entire but very attractive.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2986 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1867 entire letter to Vienna, neatly tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Oct 9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Blue oval sender's cachet at left and reverse with Vienna arrival cds (Oct 14) in black. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2987 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 3 s. green, 10 s. blue (on reverse) and 15 s. brown, all used on 1867 single rate registered cover to Genova, Italy tied by "BUKAREST / RECOMMANDIRT" oval datestamps (Oct 10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 716). Venezia transit cds (Oct 16), Venezia-Firenze cds and Genova (Oct 17) arrival alongside; readdressed to San Luca d'Attaro. Opens well for Exhibit display, a fine and scarce cover.rnNote: 18 soldi was the Lloyd sea route rate for under 15 grams, however this cover went via the Continental route.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2988 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, a single used example on circa 1867 registered cover addressed to His Highness Prince Alexandre Karagergewitz of the Serbian Royal Family in Pesth, tied by "BUKAREST / RECOMMANDIRT" oval datestamp (Oct 17) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 716). Whilst the postage was free due to the nobility of the addressee, the registration fee of 10 soldi still had to be pair. Reverse with the requisite five red wax seals and arrival cds (Oct 21) in black. Believed unique, a very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2989 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, two used examples on 1867 single rate cover to Palermo, Sicily tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Nov 3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Red "P.D." below and reverse with Vienna cds (Nov 8), Venice cds, Naples cds (Nov 11) and Palermo arrival (Nov 12) all in black. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2990 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 2 s. yellow, a used horizontal pair on 1868 Printed Matter cover to Pest, tied by "BUCAREST" cds (Feb 5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Pest arrival cds (Feb 9) in black. A charming and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2991 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    Bucharest 1867: 15 s. brown in a horizontal pair and single 10 s. blue on reverse of 1868 registered cover to Kronstadt (Brasov) at triple rate, the adhesives being tied by "BUKAREST / RECOMMANDIRT" oval datestamps (Feb 18) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 716). Reverse with Brasso cds of receipt (Feb 20) in black. Slight imperfections of no great significance, an exceptional cover, the sole recorded triple weight registered letter of the period.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2992 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 15 s. brown, a horizontal pair used on 1868 registered double rate cover to Vienna, tied by "BUKAREST / RECOMMANDIRT" oval datestamps (March 25) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 716); docket number '333' at left. Reverse with Vienna arrival (March 30) in black. Some peripheral aging but a most attractive and unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2993 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 3 s. green, a used horizontal pair, on 1868 Printed Matter rate cover to Langnau, Switzerland tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (March 29) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Vienna thimble cds (April 3), Burgdorf cds (April 5) and Langnau arrival cds of the same day all in black. A magnificent and extremely rare cover, the sole Printed Matter rate cover with this franking to Switzerland recorded.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2994 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 5 s. red, a used horizontal pair on registered 1868 entire letter to Vienna, tied by "BUKAREST / RECOMMANDIRT" oval datestamp (April 1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 716). Reverse with adhesives applied for registration removed and Vienna arrival (April 6) in black.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 2995 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1868 cover to Vienna, neatly tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (May 1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714) with framed "FRANCO." below believed to have been applied solely by the Marmorosch Banking House. Reverse with Vienna arrival (May 5) in black and Jacob Marmorosch / Bucarest green and gold wafer seal. A scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2996 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, two used examples on 1868 double rate entire letter to Brünn, neatly tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamps (June 6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with framed Brünn arrival (June 11) in black. An attractive entire and a very scarce rate.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2997 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Bucharest 1867: 15 s. brown, a used horizontal pair on 1868 single rate cover to Chaux des Fonds, Switzerland endorsed "FRANCO" with private handstamp in black, tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Aug 25) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Chaux des Fonds arrival cds (Aug 31) in black. A rare cover - rate was 20 soldi to the Swiss border plus a further 10 soldi for inland delivery. Closed tear in face panel not detracting from the rarity and appearance of a scarce cover - just two recorded from Romania with this franking. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2998 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 2 s. yellow, a used vertical pair tied to Newspaper Wrapper surrounding complete example of the L'Etoile D'Orient weekly newspaper addressed to Prague tied by bold strike of "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Sept 9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Prag thimble cds of receipt (Sept 14). A magnificent and rare usage - the sole complete Newspaper known from a Romanian Post Office during the Hungarian period. Unique.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2999 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1868 single rate cover to Wattwyl, St. Gallen, Switzerland, tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Sept 22) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Vienna cds (Sept 26) and Wyl arrival cds (Sept 28) in black. A rare cover - underfranked by 5 soldi (the rate to Switzerland had been reduced to 15 soldi on 1 September 1868) and the clerk probably did not notice the stamp was in this currency rather than the 'normal' kreuzer. Slight reduced soiling and small faults but a scarce cover - the sole such recorded.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3000 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue single and 15 s. brown in a horizontal pair, used on 1868 double rate cover to Chaux des Fonds, Switzerland, tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamps (Oct 20) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Chaux des Fonds arrival cds (Oct 26) in black; manuscript '4' Rheinish krajcar in red crayon on obverse. A rare cover - the single rate to Switzerland had been reduced to 15 soldi on 1 September 1868 and thus this double rate cover was overpaid 10 soldi. Slight peripheral aging and the 10 s. with contemporary tear but a scarce and most attractive cover. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3001 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, a single example used on 1868 cover to the French Consul in Trebisonde, Turkey tied by neat "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Nov 7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with small part of flap missing and Austrian P.O. Constantinople transit cds (Nov 11) and "Trebisonda" Austrian P.O. (Nov 18) in black. A scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3002 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1868: Unpaid entire letter to Vienna cancelled by "BUCAREST" cds (Nov 16) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 715). Reverse with Alsergrund / Wien arrival cds (Nov 21) in black and charged '15' Kreuzer to pay in manuscript. Opens well for display, scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3003 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1869 cover to Berlin, Prussia tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Jan 10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with letter continuation and framed "Kandrzin / Oderberg" transit and Berlin arrival cds (Jan 15) in blue. A very scarce usage, carried under the GAPU rate of 10 soldi for a single letter. Small imperfections but rare: believed to be the sole recorded usage of this franking to the German States.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3004 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 15 s. brown, a used example on 1869 single rate cover to Wattwyl, St. Gallen, Switzerland, tied by "BUCAREST" circular datestamp (Feb 22) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 714). Reverse with Vienna cds (Feb 26), St. Gallen cds (Feb 27) and Wattwyl arrival cds all in black; manuscript '4' Rheinish krajcar in red crayon. A rare cover - the rate to Switzerland had been reduced to 15 soldi on 1 September 1868. Slight peripheral aging reduced but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3005 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1867: 5 s. red, a used horizontal pair on 1869 cover to Pest, tied by "BUCAREST" cds (March 21) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 715). Reverse with Pest arrival cds (March 24) in black. An attractive and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3006 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Incoming Mail 1867: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1867 entire letter from Constantinople to Bucharest, tied in transit by two line dated "VARNA / 10 LUG" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 884) with rare oval "FRANCO" at lower left. "BUCAREST" arrival cds on reverse of a fine entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3007 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Incoming Mail 1867: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1868 cover, one side flap missing, from Roustchuk to Bucharest, tied by "RUSTSCHUK" circular datestamp (Feb 7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Poor "BUCAREST" arrival cds on reverse.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3008 Austrian Levant

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    Incoming Mail 1869: Great Britain 1 d. red, contemporary fault and 6 d. lilac pl. 6, used on 1869 entire letter from Manchester to Bucharest endorsed "via Ostende", tied by '498' obliterators in black. Carried via Aachen with blue transit on obverse and reverse with London cds, Vienna cds and "BUCAREST" arrival.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 3009 Austrian Levant

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    Fokschan (Focşani) 1868: Unpaid entire letter from Fokschan to Rothschild in Paris via Strasbourg, struck with good strike of rare "FOKSCHAN" circular datestamp (March 10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 738). 'A' (Austria) handstamp in black and reverse with JASSY Austrian P.O. cds in blue (March 16), Vienna cds and Paris / Poste Restante" cds (March 22) and charged '10' décimes due upon delivery. An extremely rare usage of this datestamp during the Hungarian Post Office period.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3010 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21
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    Galatz 1864: Arms 5 s. red, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on 1867 bilingually addressed entire letter to Constantinople tied by "GALLATZ" circular datestamp (July 25) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 743). Reverse with poor strike of Constantinople Lloyd Agency arrival datestamp in black. The adhesives slightly off the edge of entire but scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3011 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+4+5
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    Galatz 1867: 3 s. green in a horizontal pair, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown all used on 1867 single rate cover from Galatz via Vienna to Genova, Italy tied by "GALLATZ" circular datestamps (Sept 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 743). Reverse with Vienna cds (Sept 19), Udine-Verona cds (Sept 19) and Genova arrival (Sept 20). The rate was 10 s. (Levant rate) + 15 s. (Austrian rate) + 6 soldi (Italian rate for up to 75 kms. from the border). A fine and scarce three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3012 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21
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    Galatz 1864: Arms 5 s. red, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1867 cover to Vienna each tied by "GALLATZ" circular datestamps (Aug 16) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 743). Reverse with tragic loss of DDSG adhesive formerly tied by DDSG oval Ship's cachet in blue and Vienna arrivals (Aug 20) in black. Minor peripheral aging on perfs. but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3013 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+5
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    Galatz 1867: 5 s. red (2, one very off-centre) and 15 s. brown (2) used on 1867 single rate cover to Marseille via Strasbourg tied by "GALLATZ" circular datestamps (Oct 25) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 743) with "A / PD" alongside in black. Reverse with Temesvar cds (Oct 29), Vienna cds (Oct 30), Paris cds and Marseille arrival (Nov 2). A most attractive and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3014 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: 15 s. brown, a used horizontal pair on 1867 cover to Corfu, Ionian Islands neatly tied by "GALATZ" circular datestamp (Dec 3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 744). Fully paid to the border with Greece 1862/67 20 l. deep blue on bluish, crossed by file fold, tied by "Kerkyra" cds in black for inland fee (Jan 5, 1868 julian). Just two recorded covers with this usage, rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3015 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: Unpaid cover from Galatz to Corfu, Ionian Islands endorsed "via Trieste" at top, struck on despatch with "GALLATZ" circular datestamp (Dec 31) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 743). Manuscript "15/10" (Lloyd+Austrian postage) in blue crayon (an error by the Postal Clerk - should have been 20/10) and consequently taxed upon arrival at 95 lepta with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. orange on blued and 80 l. carmine, all with good to very fine margins all round, tied by "Kerkyra" cds (Jan 1, 1868j). A superb and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3016 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1868: Unpaid entire letter at double rate to Rothschild in Paris via Strasbourg struck with "GALLATZ" circular datestamp (March 25) in black (Tchilinghiirian fig. 743). Reverse with Vienna cds (April 1) and Paris arrival, rated '20' décimes handstruck due in black upon arrival. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3017 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2+4
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    Galatz 1867: Single 3 s. green and 10 s. blue, two examples, used on 1868 single rate cover to Genova tied by "GALATZ" circular datestamps (April 8) in black (Tchilinghiirian fig. 744). Reverse with Czernowitz cds (April 13), Venice cds and Genova arrivals (April 17). A most attractive example of the Lloyd 23 soldi rate for under 15 grams.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3018 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: 2 s. yellow, a used horizontal pair on 1868 Printed Matter entire letter to Pesth neatly tied by bold strike of three line dated "GALATZ" circular datestamp (May 5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745). Reverse with Pesth arrival cds (May 9) in black. Rare and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3019 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    Galatz 1867: 10 s. blue, a single example and 15 s. brown (2) used on 1868 single rate entire letter to Bordeaux via Strasbourg tied by three line dated "GALATZ" circular datestamps (June 12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745) with "A / PD" alongside in red. Reverse with Vienna cds (June 16) and Bordeaux arrival (June 19). A fine and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3020 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: Single 3 s. green and 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1868 single rate cover to Genova tied by three line dated "GALATZ" circular datestamps (Aug 4) in black (Tchilinghiirian fig. 745) with "P.D." below. Reverse with Vienna cds, Verona cds (Aug 9), Milano Station cds and Genova arrival (Aug 10). A most attractive example of the Lloyd 23 soldi rate for under 15 grams. Signed E. Müller.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3021 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: 10 s. blue in a vertical pair, used on 1868 single rate cover to Genova tied by three line dates "GALATZ" circular datestamp (Aug 7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745). Red "P.D." below and reverse with Vienna transit (Aug 11), Verona cds, Milano Station cds (Aug 13) and Genova arrival cds. Small imperfections incl. some peripheral aging but scarce.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 155, Zurich, 16 Oct 2008, ex lot 2418.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3022 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: 10 s. blue, a horizontal pair used on 1869 registered cover to Bürgstein in Bohemia, neatly tied by "GALATZ" three line dated circular datestamp (Jan 1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745); with framed "RECOM / No. 2" manuscript filled handstamp alongside (second registered item of the year) in black (fig. 747). Reverse with Bürgstein arrival cds (Jan 7) in black. Slightest of peripheral aging but a rare and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3023 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: 10 s. blue, a horizontal pair, used on 1869 cover from Galatz to Corfu, Ionian Islands endorsed "via Trieste", tied by three line dated "GALATZ" circular datestamp (Feb 12) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745). Underpaid 10 soldi on despatch and "AFF. INSUFF" applied in black with "20" in red manuscript. Underpayment not collected and the Greek P.O. only charged the inland fee of 20 lepta with 20 l. blue applied and tied by "Kerkyra" cds's (Feb 10j) in black. A most appealing and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3024 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1869: Unpaid cover from Galatz to Corfu, Ionian Islands, struck on despatch with three line dated "GALATZ" circular datestamp (March 30) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745). Manuscript "90" (lepta) in red crayon and overlapped 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish and 80 l. carmine applied and tied by "Kerkyra" cds's (March 31j) in black. A fine and very scarce usage.rnProvenance: Collection "Akropolois", Corinphila sale 75, Zurich, 24 March 1987, lot 3483.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3025 Austrian Levant

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    Galatz 1867: Pieces (7) with a variety of frankings incl. 2 s. yellow (3), 3 s. green (3), 5 s. red (6), 10 s. blue (2) and 15 s. brown 11) examples, all cancelled by three line dated "GALATZ" circular datestamps in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 745). A charming and scarce group - one piece alone with eight examples of the 15 s. brown.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3026 Austrian Levant

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    Giurgevo 1867: 2 s. yellow, two used examples on 1868 Printed Matter entire letter to Bersaska, Hungary neatly tied by bold strike of "GIURGEVO" circular datestamp (Feb 7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 748). Reverse with Bucharest cds, Nagy Szeben cds (Feb 11), Temesvar cds (Feb 12), Baziasch cds in blue and Bersaska cds of receipt in black. A rare franking, especially so from this town.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3027 Austrian Levant

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    Giurgevo 1867: 10 s. blue, two examples used on 1868 registered cover to Vienna, with superb example on obverse neatly tied by "GIURGEVO" circular datestamp (July 1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 748); reverse with 10 s. blue damaged upon opening, similarly tied and paying the registration fee. Straight line "RECOM" struck twice on obverse in black with docket number '350' in manuscript alongside. Vienna arival (July 4) in black.  A scarce usage: believed to be the sole example of a registered letter bearing this issue from Giurgevo.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3028 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    Giurgevo 1867: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used examples on 1868 entire letter endorsed "Via Varna" to Athens, Greece tied by fine "GIURGEVO" circular datestamp (Oct 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 748). Italic "P.P." applied in Varna in transit in black, and charged 20 lepta due for inland delivery with fine 1862/67 20 l. pale blue on blued tied by "Athens" cds (Oct 14j). Reverse with Constantinople Austrian P.O. cds (Oct 17) and Piraeus and Athens cds's. The adhesives crossed by light file fold in no way detracting from the stunning appearance of a rare and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3029 Austrian Levant

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    Giurgevo 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1868 entire letter to Trieste tied by fine strike of "GIURGEVO" circular datestamp (Nov 14) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 748). Sender's cachet at left and reverse with 'Pest' transit cds (Nov 18) and Triest oval arrival (Nov 20) in black. A fine and scarce entire.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 155, Zurich, 16 Oct 21008, lot 2430.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3030 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : (19+22)
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    Braila (Ibraila) 1867: Unpaid cover to Corfu, Ionian Islands struck with "JBRAILA" circular datestamp (July 23) on despatch in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730), rated "20/10" (Lloyd+Austrian postage) in blue crayon and taxed upon arrival at 110 lepta with 1862/67 10 l. orange on blued (3) and fine 80 l. carmine tied by "Kerkyra" cds's (July 22j). Margins on adhesives very close to cut but nevertheless a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3031 Austrian Levant

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    Braila (Ibraila) 1867: 2 s. yellow, a horizontal pair, used on 1868 Printed Matter entire letter to Trieste tied by superb "JBRAILA" cds (July 14) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730). Reverse with Triest oval arrival datestamp in black. An exquisite and very rare entire - the sole recorded such franking from Ibraila.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3032 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Braila (Ibraila) 1867: 10 s. blue, two examples used on registered cover to Vienna, with superb example on obverse neatly tied by "JBRAILA" circular datestamp (Oct 4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730); reverse with repaired 10 s. blue similarly tied paying the registration fee. Straight line "RACCOM" on obverse in black with docket number '35' in manuscript above. Vienna arival at left (Oct 9).  A scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3033 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4+5
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    Braila (Ibraila) 1867: 10 s. blue, a single example and 15 s. brown in a horizontal  pair used on 1868 single rate entire letter to Marseille via Strasbourg tied by "JBRAILA" circular datestamps (Nov 17) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730) with "A / PD" alongside in red. Reverse with Vienna cds (Nov 22) and Marseille arrival (Nov 26). A fine and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3034 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : (37)
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    Ploesti 1867: Kreuzer Usage - 5 kr. red, two used examples on 1867 cover to Cronstadt (Brasov) tied by "PLOJESTIE" circular datestamp (July 15) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 768). Kronstadt arrival cds (July 16) on reverse. One stamp with vertical crease, the other with surface scuff, but rare on the Soldi issue, rarer still on a Kreuzer value - just three known covers with the Plojestie cancellation struck in black; this cover unique with this rare cancellation on the Austrian Kreuzer issue adhesives.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3035 Austrian Levant

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    Ploesti 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example on 1867 cover to Fogaras, tied by "PLOJESTIE" circular datestamp (Oct 4) in black (Tchilinghirian ffig. 768). Reverse with Brasso transit and Fogaras arrival cds (Oct 5) in black. An exceptionally rare cover - the cancellation struck in black in use for under four months.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3036 Austrian Levant

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    Ploesti 1867: 5 s. red, a used horizontal strip of three and a single example, all tied to piece by two complete strikes of "PLOJESTIE" circular datestamp in red (Tchilinghirian fig. 768). Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3037 Austrian Levant

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    Ploesti 1867: 10 s. blue, a used example cancelled by complete strike of "PLOJESTIE" circular datestamp (Nov 11) in red (Tchilinghirian fig. 768). Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3038 Austrian Levant

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    Bucharest 1868: Printed form with Hungarian 1 kr. paper tax adhesive at top showing the passenger transport available (and the prices charged for same) from Kronstadt to Giurgevo and Bucharest; and journeys from Kronstadt to Predeal, Campina, Ploesti and Bucharest. Scarce and most appealing document.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF
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