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  • Lot# : 2881 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example, scissor cut separation at right, used on 1868 cover frm Oreava to Pesth, Hungary tied by Roman dated "OREAVA / 1 / III" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). Transferred to the Austrian Post with "ALT-ORSOVA" cds (March 3) in black. Charged "10" bani due in blue crayon manuscript on arrival in Pesth. A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.F. Hurt; Robson Lowe, Zurich, 18 April 1985, lot 2032.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2882 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by neat strike of Roman dated "OREAVA / 4 / IV" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). The datestamp showing signs of wear with no bar between dates. A fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 243; Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4386.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2883 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, on 29 Sept 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by wonderful strike of rare framed "OREAVA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 911). Charged "6" kreuzer due on arrival with reverse showing "Alt-Orsova" arrival cds (Oct 1). Sensibly cleaned but a splendid cover, illustrated in Tchilinghirian on page 516 who states "Steindler has six covers with this cancellation, with just one bearing the 10 kr. red", which he retained for his collection. Illustrated in Edition D'Or volume XVIII on page 51. Extremely rare. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 143 March 1972, lot 245; Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3572; Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5702.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2884 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1872 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by neat strike of Roman dated "OREAVA / 1 / XI" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). The datestamp showing signs of wear with no bar between dates. A fresh and fine entire.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2885 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 13 May 1874 entire from Oreava to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / OREAVA" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 908) in blue. Transferred to Romanian P.O. with "GALATZI" arrival cds (May 15) at right and charged "10" bani due on arrival in blue crayon manuscript. File fold well below the slightly aged adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2886 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1863c.: Stampless Official  cover probably from Sulina or Varna addressed to Rustchuk, struck on arrival with oval framed "ANGEKOMMEN / IN / RUSTZUK / 16 SEP" arrival dastestamp in blue-black ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 913). Reverse with Rustchuk arrival datestamp. There are just two recorded covers bearing this marking, discussed in Tchilinghirian on page 518, the recorded covers (both dated 1863) belonging to Franz See and Edwin Müller respectively. Rare.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2887 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1863: Official stampless entire letter from Galatz, Romania struck with "GALAZ" oval despatch datestamp (April 4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 810). Struck on arrival with oval framed "AGENTIE RUTZUK / SALDIRT / 5 APR." handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 914) to denote no charge to be raised - this marking only known used in 1863. Particularly fine strikes and very rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2555.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2888 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. red, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 cover from Rustchuck to Galatz tied by Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 28 / VII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) and just below oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "AUSTRIA / 49" also in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 286) - presumed applied only to the top cover in a batch of letters and thus of great rarity. Reverse with oval framed "GALATZ / 31 / VII" Roman dated arrival in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 809). Slight restoration to cover at left not affecting the appearance with all strikes superb - a very rare and delightful entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, 14 March 1972, lot 28; Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4388.rn                    
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2889 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz tied by bold strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 20 / VIII" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in bright blue. Reverse with "GALATZ" oval Roman dated handstamp (21 / VIII) in blue. A fine and most attractive entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2890 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz tied by bold strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 21 / IX" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in bright blue. Reverse with "GALATZ" oval Roman dated handstamp (23 / IX) in blue. A fine and most attractive entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2891 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example showing portions of adjoining stamp at left, on 1869 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz, Romania tied by fine strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 19 / IX" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in blue. Reverse with "GALAZ" arrival in blue (20/9). An unusual and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2892 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870c.: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on cover from Rustchuk to Silistria, tied by oval framed "D.D.S.G. / AGENTIE / RUSTZUK" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 915). A very rare usage on cover, believed unique, Tchilinghirian states "very scarce" with no example recorded in either the Steindler or Capellaro collections. Signed Nakri AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, 27 May 2015, lot 8244.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2893 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz, Romania tied by Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 16 / V" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in blue. Reverse with superb three line sender's cachet in blue and charged "10" bani due in blue manuscript. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2894 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Constantinople, tied by Austrian Consular Post Office "RUSTSCHUK / 22 / 8" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 876) in black with "T" mark in black below. Reverse with "Constantinopel" three line dated arrival cds (Aug 23) and charged "20" soldi due in blue manuscript being double the deficiency. A fine and rare entire with a DDSG adhesive cancelled at the Consular Post Office.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2895 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    DDSG / DSNC 1878: 10 kr. green, Type II, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz, Romania tied by fine strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 4 / VI" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in blue. Reverse with arrival cds and charged "20" bani due in red manuscript. Adhesive crossed by file fold but a fine and extremely rare entire. Signed Herbert Bloch, Edwin Müller. Certificate O. Friedl & H. Bloch (1981) Mi = € 2'800+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2896 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : (20)
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    DDSG / DSNC 1882: Bulgaria 50 st. beep blue on rose-pink, a used example on 1889 imprinted "Erste k.k. priv. Donau-Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft" envelope carried at single registered rate to Copenhagen, tied by bilingual "Ruse / Roustchouk" cds (Nov 15). Reverse with oval "1. K. K. P. / D.D.S.G. / AGENTIE / RUSTZUK" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 912) alongside Copenhagen arrival (Nov 19) cds. Envelope sensibly opened for Exhibit display. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2897 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1887: Receipt for "Gold Francs 4.50" for a Third Class ticket between Rustchuk and Galatz, headed "Donau Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft" in blue, signed off and dated at base "Rustchuk 8 Juli 1887" in manuscript, struck with oval framed "1. K. K. P. / D.D.S.G. / AGENTIE / RUSTZUK" struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 912). Scarce and fine, found only on Fiscal documents.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2898 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 cover from Sistov to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "SILISTRIA / 21 / 5" handstamp in blue with manuscript date "21/" in ink instead of using the Ship Number (Tchilighirian fig. 300). A very early usage of the 17 kreuzer scarlet - only issued on April 15, 1866. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 44. This cover is also discussed in Tchilinghirian on page 185. An outstanding cover of great importance. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 37; Collection S. Ringström; Collection Karajanov, Corinphila sale 133, 6-9 June 2002, lot 1128.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2899 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on circa 1868 envelope addressed from Silistria to Braila, Romania tied by Roman dated "SILISTRIA / 5 / VI" cds in blue (Tchilighirian fig. 919). An early use of this marking, untaxed on arrrival which may suggest a later usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 2900 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on April 1874 cover from Silistria to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D 1. K.K. PR. DONAU / DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT / SILISTRIA" handstamp used as despatch in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 918). "GALATZI" arrival cds (April 3) in black at right and manuscript "10" bani due on arrival. A fine and rare example of this cancellation, only recorded on this stamp by Tchilinghirian and Stephen. Signed Ferchenbauer. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2013).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2901 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 25 July 1874 cover from Silistria to Pesth, Hungary tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D 1. K.K. PR. DONAU / DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT / SILISTRIA" handstamp used as despatch in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 918). "BAZIAS" cds of tranit (July 26) and charged "10" kreuzer due in blue crayon. Pesth arrival cds (July 27) on reverse. A rare usage, only this stamp is known with this cancellation on cover. Delightful and rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2557.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2902 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1876 cover from Silistria to Galatz, Romania tied by Roman dated "SILISTRIA / 14 / VIII" cds in blue (Tchilighirian fig. 919). Circular "T" marking in black and reverse with Galatz cds (Aug 16) of receipt and charged "20" due upon arrival in blue crayon. Scarce early usage of the "T" marking on a fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2558.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2903 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : (32+34)
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    DDSG / DSNC 1864: Austrian Arms 5 kreuzer rose and 15 kr. brown, perf. 9½, used examples tied to small piece by "Von Sistow" manuscript cancellation in brownish ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 926) with red crayon line below, formerly used to denote pre-payment on Austrian pre-adhesive entires. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgairen" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 46 and Tchilinghirian on page 520, extremely rare and very fine.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1972, lot 2561.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2904 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : V16+V23
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    DDSG / DSNC 1863/64: Austrian Arms 5 soldi rose perf. 14 and 15 soldi brown, perf. 9½, used examples tied to the famous cover to Constantinople endorsed "via Kustendjé" at top, tied by "Von Sistow" manuscript cancellation in brownish ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 927) with red crazon line below, formerly used to denote pre-payment on Austrian pre-adhesive entires. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgairen" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 46 and in Tchilinghirian on page 520, extremely rare and very fine.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1972, lot 2562.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2905 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: Entire letter from Sistov to Vienna struck by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928) and weak strike of circulr date marking; over-struck by large oval "D.D.S.G." official cachet (unrecorded by Tchilnghirian) struck in deep blue. "Alt-Orsova" transit cds (Oct 27) in black and charge "10" kreuzer for amount due to pay; reverse with Vienna arrival (Oct 30). Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 67, unrecorded in Tchilinghirian, Kelly and Ringström & Tester.rnrnProvenance: DF, Zurich, Nov 1991, lot 21321.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2906 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, used on unusual 25 Feb 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Rustchuk, being a Consignee's letter with endorsements at top, originally sent Westwards with goods to Nicopoli then returning Eastwards again through Sistov and on to Rustchuk, there tied on arrival by "RUTSTZUK / 6 / III" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916). A most unusual entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2556.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2907 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "19 / 10" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). Reverse with "Alt-Orsova" cds and taxed "20" in red crayon for 20 kreuzer due. Cover with file folds away from the adhesive, an attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2568.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2908 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, a used example on 13 March 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "13 / 3" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). Reverse with Alt-Orsova cds (15/3) and Vienna arrival (18/3) in red. Charged with manuscript "10" kreuzer due in red crayon. Cover with file folds crossing the adhesive, nonetheless an attractive cover, Ringström & Tester record the 10 kr. perf. 9½ from 21 March 1867 as the earliest recorded date - this cover therefore demostrating the earliest date of use of this stamp.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2909 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1868 cover from Sistov to Orsova tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "25 / 4" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). A fine example of this scarce stamp on letter.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2565.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2910 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Galatz, tied solely by circular date marking "25/3" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A), a fine and unusual usage without the oval "Agentie / Sistov" handstamp. Scarce. Signed Georges Lamy.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2911 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1869 entire letter from Sistov to Orsova tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "24 / 3" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). A superb and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2912 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on circa 1869 wrapper from Sistov to Rustchuk, cancelled by rare usage of Roman dated "AUSFOLGT" (Delivered) circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 823). A very rare usage of this datestamp on letter - translated as "Forwarded" by Tchilinghirian and "Delivered" by Ringström & Tester. The cancellation was utilised briefly prior to the delivery of the Roman dated Sistov datestamp. Insignicant imperfections but very rare. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3584; Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5715.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2913 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 1870 entire letter from Sistov to Braila, Romania tied by bold strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 5 / X" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Superb and rare so fine.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2914 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 1870 entir letter from Sistov to Orsova tied by very fine strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 12 / XII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck below with superb strike of Paddle Steamer "STADT PEST / 26" oval framed handstamp also in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 315). A beautiful and extremely rare cover for the connoisseur of both DDSG and Bulgarian philately. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 250; Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3581; Collection Emil Capellaro Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5714.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2915 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1871 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna, tied by fine strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 26 / III" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck on arrival as a loose Ship Letter in Vienna (March 28) with italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" and due marking "10 Nk." (new kreuzer) handstamps both in black. A scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 2916 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1871 entire letter from Sistov to Orsova, tied by bold strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 14 / VI" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Fresh and very fine appearance.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2917 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 1871 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna, tied by bold strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 25 / IV" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck on arrival as a loose Ship Letter in Vienna (May 2) with italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" and due marking "10 Nk." (new kreuzer) handstamps both in black. A scarce and most attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4395.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2918 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    DDSG / DSNC 1878: 10 kr. green, Type II, perf. 9½, a used example on 1878 cover to Vienna via Baziasch tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928). "BAZIAS" cds of transit (Oct 3) in black and struck on arrival in Vienna with italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" in black, applied to loose Ship Letters. Early usage of the Type II, first recorded used on 9 September 1878. A fine example of a rare stamp on letter Mi = € 2'800.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 307.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2919 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1844 (July 17): Prepaid entire letter from Varna to Constantinople mailed at the DDSG office prior to it's closing in 1845 and its transfer to the Austrian Lloyd; struck with circular wreathed handstamp "P.P. / VARNA" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 932). The finest of the two known strikes both from the same correspondence, this handstamp omitted by Ringström & Tester as the cancellation omits the "DDSG" (found on examples from Constantinople, Galatz and Ibraila), the handstamp erroneously shown in Tchilinghirian on page 524 but properly recorded by Edwin Müller (#2151a) who would have recorded this cover in Franz See's collection. A great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2571.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2920 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: Austria 15 soldi. brown, coarse whiskers, a used example cancelled by "Widdin / 24-4" in manuscript ink. Tchilinghirian records an example of the 1864 5 s. rose used in Widdin only, the great rarity of these usages presumably due to the Consular Office not opening until October 1868. Unrecorded in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov. Rare and possibly unique.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2921 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1877 10 kr. green, Type I, two single used examples tied by one clear strike of "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 933). The right stamp faulty but an extremely rare usage from a cover with a weight higher than one loth. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2922 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 10 June 1868 entire letter to Braila, Romania tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 933) and most unusual usage of the Sistov circular date (10/6) handstamp (fig. 928a) both in blue applied on despatch. A scarce and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2923 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1 June 1868 entire letter to Vienna, endorsed at top "Widin" in manuscript, tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 933). Charged "20" kreuzer due in red crayon upon delivery (June 6). A fine and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2572.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2924 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 16 April 1868 bilingually addressed entire letter to Vienna tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 933) in blue. "Alt-Orsova" transit cds (April 18) in black at top. Charged "10" kreuzer due in manuscript on arrival. File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2925 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. deep green, perf. 9½, a used example on 10 April 1868 entire letter from Braila, Romania with sender's cachet at top right in blue to Nicopolis, Bulgaria cancelled by framed "PORT. PAYÉ" handstamp (Post Paid) in deep blue applied at the Braila Agency (Tchilinghirian fig. 804). One of the earliest recorded usages of the 10 kreuzer green on letter. Illustrated in "The Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World" on page 74. An extremely rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.F. Hurt (April 1953); Collection S. Ringström.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2926 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 14 August 1869 entire letter from Braila, Romania to Nicopoli tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "SOFIE / 20" superbly struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 302). A truly wonderful entire of the greatest scarcity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2525.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2927 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, small crease at top corner, on 12 June 1871 cover from Galatz, Romania (with sender's cachet at left in blue) to Sistov, tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "METTERNICH / 17" struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 297). A fine cover of great scarcity.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2928 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1854/72: Group five covers incl. 1854 incoming mail written by the 'Locomotive and Marine Engine Works' in Newcastle upon Tyne and directed to the 'Imperial & Royal Steam navigation Co' in Vienna, also four covers originating from Sistov in Bulgaria with different 10 kr. frankings in red and green, two of them only with the thimble circular datestamp, directed to Braila, Orsova and Galatz. An appealing selection ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    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# : 2933 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1873 cover from Tulcea to Galatz, tied by Roman dated "TULCIA / 21/IV" circular datestamp (April 21) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 858). Charged '20' bani due upon arrival in manuscript with "Galati" datestamp (April 22) on reverse. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, 4-5 March 2010, lot 5718.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2934 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1873 cover from Tulcea to Galatz, tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / 27 / XI / TULCIA" datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 857). Charged '10' bani due upon arrival in blue manuscript with "Galati" datestamp (Nov 28) also on obverse. The famous Julius Steindler collection contained no DDSG usages on covers from Tulcea. Rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 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# : 2964 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1871/75: France Siège 40 c. orange, Cérès 10 c. brown on rose and 30 c. deep brown, the first two cancelled "5139" gros chiffres of Kustendje in blue and the 30 c. cancelled by pearled "KUSTENDJE / TURQUIE" cds in blue. An attractive and rare group Maury = € 2'500+.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2965 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1875/79: France Type Sage 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair, used on 1877 entire letter from Kustendje to Constantinople, tied by neat "KUSTENDJE / TURQUIE" circular datestamp (March 26) in blue (Salles fig. 917) with information strike at left. Framed "MER NOIRE" cachet below in black applied on board the French steamer. An extremely rare cover. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2966 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1862: France 40 c. orange, a used example on 1867 cover from Sulina to Varna, Bulgaria tied by dotted "5099" gros chiffres with pearled "SULINA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" circular datestamp of despatch (July 21) at right. Reverse with "VARNA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" arrival cds (July 23). Extremely fine and very rare. Signed Calves Maury = € 12'500+.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2967 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1868: Cover from Sulina to Syra, Greece sent unpaid, struck on despatch with pearled "SULINA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" circular datestamp of despatch (Nov 15) at right. Struck with "45 LEP" handstamp in black and franked on arrival with Greece 1867/69 5 l. green on bluish and 40 l. mauve on blued, each tied by Syra cds's. Reverse with French PO Constantinople cds (Nov 17) in black. A remarkable and very rare cover. Holcombe states "possibly unique". Cert. Holcombe (1986).rnrnProvenance: Collection "Akropolis", Corinphila sale 75, Zurich, March 1987, lot 3492.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2968 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1853: France 20 c. blue, a fine used example with ample margins all round, neatly cancelled by "4017" petit chiffres of Tulcea / Tulscha in blue. Rare. Signed Calves Maury = € 925.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2969 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867/71: France 80 c. carmine and 1871 Siège 40 c. orange, very fine used examples, each neatly cancelled by "5102" gros chiffres of Tulcea / Tulscha in blue. Rare, the 40 c. signed Brun Maury = € 500+.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2970 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1867: France 10 c. bistre brown (2) and singled 40 c. orange, used on 1868 entire letter from Ismail via Tulcea / Tulscha to Palermo, all neatly cancelled by "5102" gros chiffres of Tulcea / Tulscha, with framed "PD" and pearled "TULSCHA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" cds at right (June 14). Reverse with Constantinople cds (June 16), and Messina and Palermo cds's (June 23). A very rare and particularly beautiful cover. Signed E. Diena, Calves.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2971 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1871 France Siège 40 c. orange, a used example on 1873 cover from Tulcea / Tulscha to Constantinople tied by "5102" gros chiffres in blue with framed "PD" and pearled "TULSCHA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" cds (Sept 28) alongside all well struck in blue. Reverse with French P.O. Constantinople transit cds (Oct 1) in black. Rare.rnrnProvenance: J. Robineau, Paris, 30 Nov 1984, lot 192.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 2972 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1871/75: France Cérès 10 c. brown on rose and 15 c. bistre in a vertical pair, used on 23 August 1875 entire letter from Constantinople via Tulcea / Tulscha to Braila, neatly tied by dotted "5102" gros chiffres in blue. Reverse with "Galati" transit cds (Aug 25) and Braila arrival, charged '50' bani to pay in blue crayon. A superb and rare entire. Signed Calves.rnrnProvenance: Bernard Behr, Paris, 18 May 1990.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2973 French Levant

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    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1863/78: France Type Sage 25 c. blue horizontal pair superbly cancelled by pearled "TULSCHA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" cds (15 Sept 1878) in blue, and a small part of cover with another perfect strike of the rare pearled datestamp (18 Oct 1863) in blue (signed Jamet).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 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
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