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  • 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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    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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    Catalogue# : 2+4+5
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 1
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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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    Catalogue# : 5
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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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    Catalogue# : 2
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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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    Catalogue# : 3
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 1
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 5
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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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    Catalogue# : 3
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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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    Catalogue# : 5
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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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    Catalogue# : (18+19+22)
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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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    Catalogue# : 1
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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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    Catalogue# : 2+4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : (26+29)
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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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    Catalogue# : 1
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 1
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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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    Catalogue# : 3
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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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    Catalogue# : 4
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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

    Lot# : 3039 Austrian Levant

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    Hungarian Post Offices in Romania 1867/69: Lot 39 used stamps & multiples as well as pieces incl. also rarer adhesives / combinations such as the 2 kr. yellow, block of four of the 15 kr. brown, two pieces with pair 15 kr. brown and 10 kr. blue, the adhesives cancelled / tied in the P.O.'s of FOKSCHAN, BUKAREST/ BUCAREST, also with "BUKAREST RECOMMANDIRT", and GALATZ. The group includes also some faked postmarks described as such as well as some unused examples. A fine, rare and interesting group from this short period, the balance of the Dr. Geza Homonnay collection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3040 Austrian Levant

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    Hungarian Post Offices in Romania 1867/69: Lot ten covers incl. three covers with pairs or two examples of the 5 kr. red to pay the reduced rate from Temesvar to Ibraila or Bucharest, respectively; four covers with the 10 kr. rate in the opposite direction from Bucharest to Vienna, an unpaid cover from Bucharest to the Hungarian part of the monarchy, where the receiver had to pay 10 kr. postage plus 5 kr. zutaxe; two covers with 3 + 15 kr. in the so called Lloyd rate to Italy. Also two telegram formulars of the P.O. in Bucharest and two DDSG receipts from the office in Ibraila, and few stationery envelopes. An interesting group from this short period, the balance of the Dr. Geza Homonnay collection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3041 Austrian Levant

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    Hungarian Post Offices in Romania 1867/69: Lot six covers from the P.O. in Bucharest incl. unpaid to Bordeaux and Vienna, 1864 Arms 10 s. blue to Vienna, 1867 coarse whiskers 10 s. blue, single and double franking to Vienna and single franking to Lugos, Temeser Banat crownland. An interesting group from the Dr. Geza Homonnay collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3042 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V19+4/I
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    Asia Minor 1869 (March 11): Cover from the Dardanelles to Trieste, showing internal docketing by the recipient "Dardanelli 11 Marzo 1869", bearing a combination franking of 1864 Arms 2 s. yellow perf. 9½, a well embossed strip of three and 1867 Coarse whiskers 10 s. blue, fresh and fine examples with good perforation, tied by indistinct "IN DEN DARDANELLEN 12 / 3" cds (Tranmer fig. 4) in black, reverse with oval TRIEST arrival datestamp (March 19). The spectacular franking including the 2 soldi adhesive overpays the 15 soldi Lloyd rate by one soldo, a horizontal file fold well away from the franking was internally stabilized, the address partially redrawn, nevertheless an exceptional cover from the very rare postal office. Signed Grioni & Avanzo, cert. E. Diena (1988) Ferchenbauer not listed.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3043 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V21+4/I
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    Asia Minor 1869 (Jan 9): Entire letter from Smyrna to Trieste, bearing a combination franking of 1864 Arms 5 s. rose perf. 9½ and 1867 Coarse whiskers 10 s. blue, two fresh and fine examples with good perforation, the Arms adhesive well embossed, tied by thimble SMIRNE cds in black, reverse with indistinct oval TRIEST arrival datestamp. An appealing Levant cover, signed Avanzo, cert. E. Diena (1988) Ferchenbauer = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3044 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Bulgaria, Austrian Lloyd P.O. in Varna 1872 (May 1): Cover from Constantinople to Nettstal Ct. Glarus, Switzerland, bearing 1867 fine whiskers 10 s. blue, a fresh and fine pair, tied by a single clear strike of "LETTERE ARRIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA / 1 / 5 / 75" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 115), "P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with Swiss St. Gallen - Sargans T.P.O. and NETTSTAL arrival (May 6) cds's. Minor toning, nevertheless an attractive item. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3045 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V19
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    Constantinople 1868 (July 25): Printed matter Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, bearing pair 1864 Arms 2 s. yellow perf. 9½, a fresh and fine multiple with vivid colours, good perforation and embossing, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL double circle datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 386) in black, reverse with oval TRIEST arrival datestamp (July 30). An appealing Levant printed matter, signed A. Diena, Bolaffi & Avanzo, cert. E. Diena (1986) Ferchenbauer = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3046 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23+6/I
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    Constantinople, Austrian consular P.O. in Constantinople 1869 (June 18): Cover from Constantinople to Marseille, endorsed "Voi Varna", bearing 1864 15 so. brown perf. 9½ in combination with 1867 coarse whiskers 25 s. grey, two overall fine and fresh single examples, tied by clear wreathed CONSTANTINOPEL cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). "A. / P.D." postal treaty handstamp in red and French entry cds in blue (June 24, 69) alongside. Reverse with WIEN transit and two indistinct French cds's. An attractive franking to pay correctly the 40 soldi rate to France with 15 s. for the Levant & Austria and 25 s. for France, a very rare combination. Signed Avanzo; cert. Raybaudi (1989) Ferchenbauer = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3047 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
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    Constantinople 1872 (Feb 9): Printed matter Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, bearing pair 1867 Coarse whiskers 2 s. yellow, a fresh and fine multiple with vivid colours and good perforation, tied by CONSTANTINOPEL single circle datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 387) in black, reverse with oval TRIEST arrival datestamp (Feb 15). An appealing Levant printed matter, signed Avanzo Ferchenbauer = € 2'200.rnProvenance: Collection Ing. Pietro Provera.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3048 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 6//I
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    Austrian consular P.O. in Constantinople 1875 (May 21): Cover from Constantinople to Livorno, marked as double rate with blue crayon, bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 25 s. brownish violet, a fine and fresh horizontal strip of three, tied by "CONSTANTINOPEL 21 / 5 / 75" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 389). "P.D." handstamp in black alongside, reverse with BRINDISI transit and LIVORNO arrival (May 28) cds's. Horizontal and vertical file folds well away from the franking, nevertheless an exceptionally rare usage of this multiple. Cert. E. Diena (1980) Ferchenbauer = € 6'500. Lot includes 1867 pair 5 s. red and 1878 fine whiskers 3 s. green two strips of three on piece, cancelled with this consular cds.rnNote: Franked although not endorsed for a triple rate cover sent via Varna & Vienna to Italy with three times 10 soldi for the Levant and three times 15 soldi for Italy. Transported with the next steamer via Brindisi, presumably only in the second rate, which would had to be franked with twice 15 soldi for the Lloyd and twice 8 soldi for Italy. A good deal for the Austrian side, the sender paid 29 soldi too much.rnProvenance: Oscar Collection, part 3, DF sale (Feb 2000), lot 10572.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3049 Austrian Levant

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    1867/1909: Selection nine covers incl. Chios consular P.O., Mytilene Lloyd P.O. to Athens with combination franking, Smyrna consular P.O., two covers to Genova and Switzerland, 1867c Ruschuk to Vienna, 1871 from Constantinople via Varna to Manchester with large "LETTERE ARRIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA / 19 / 7 / 71" datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 115), 1881 Canea to Trieste, 1882 Jerusalem to Mocenigo di Rumo, and 1880 Beirut to Glarus. In addition a used example of 1907 Austrian Levant 30 pa. violet cancelled by part strike of "(Agenzia / del LLOYD) AUSTRIACO / .... 1909 (SAJADA) Epiro" in purple (Tchilinghirian fig. 521), an elusive cancellation from this small village, a major rarity of the Austrian Lloyd.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3050 Austrian Levant

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    Holyland and Constantinople 1834/1910: Group of covers/cards (8) with Disinfected entire letter from Constantinople to Versoix, Geneva, Switzerland, disinfected in transit with part red wax seal and two line "Geräuchert von Contumaz-Amte / SEMLIN, 1881 cover to Kidderminster franked by 1867/74 10 s. blue tied by fine "JERUSALEM / GERUSALEMME" cds (Tchilinghirian fig. H) via Modane, 1899 cards (2) used to Germany each with "BETHLÉEM" cachets in red, each with 10 pa. or 20 pa. adhesives cancelled in Jerusalem (fig. K) in red on Christmas Day; 1908 5 pa. green stationery envelope cancelled by "JERUSALEM / ÖSTERR. POST" code b cds in black (fig. M) and 1908 10 c. used on 1913 postcard tied by "JAFFA / ÖSTERR. POST" cds with scarce "AUS JERUSALEM / ÖSTERR. POST" handstamp alongside and two further covers from Constantinople with better frankings, one with certificate Ferchenbauer. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3051 Poland

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    Catalogue# : Russia 18x, 19x, 21x,
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    1870 (October): 1 k., 3 k. and 10 k. tied by obliterator "1" from Warsaw to a commercial folded entire to Annaberg in Sachsen, paying the 14 kopek rate, transported by rail with boxed "EISENB. KATTOWITZ", red "FRANCO" and circular departure alongside, reverse arrival struck inside the entire, some minor edge wear, otherwise fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 3052 Poland

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    1899-1901: Russian postal stationery, folding letter-sheet, two different used items, containing both various and differing advertisings, both from Warsaw, both have a part of the text-part cut. Otherwise normal wear from postal transportation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3053 Poland

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    Catalogue# : 3053
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    1919: 10 HAL on 30 H, stamp issue for Southern Poland, so called second issue, on austrian fieldpoststamps uprating an unoverprinted stationery postcard 8H, that was valid until sell out. In this combination the card was a bit overfranked, this because of the lack of suitable denominations. Sent from "TOMASZÓW LUBELSKI 28.1.19" to Rzeszów, the text is an inquiry regarding the possibility to order a railway wagon of coke. Rare commercial use!
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3054 Poland

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    1931: 15 Gr illustrated stationery postcard 'Sienkiewicz'. With picture 'CZARNKOWA' instead of 'CZARNOHORA', perfect condition, Fischer 50/28a. Fischer (2016) PLN 35000.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3055 Poland

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    1939: WW2 - Three different 15 Gr. stationery post cards, one card from "LUBON 31.8.39" to Rybnik, one day before the begin of the war and a card from 6.9. so from the sixth day after beginning of the war, one from "CIESZANÓW" to Lwów and the third card dated 8.9, 8th war day, from "TOMASZÓW LUBELSKI"  to Kleszan (Клевань), Bilów, written in Ukrainian. And lastly a 30 Gr. Postcard with Moniuszko image, sent before the beginning of the war from "WILNO 26.VII" to a poste-restante address in "PALANGAS" Lithuania and because unclaimed returned by 28.X.39, almost two month after the beginning, in contrast to the way out, no longer crossing a national border on the way back!
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3056 Poland

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    1942-44: Concentration camp letters (3), two folded letters, one with engraved 12 Pf Hitler (Mi 788) sent from Miroslaw Rybycki to Biłgorai (well documented veteran of the Pilsudski Legion) "Geprüft 3 K-L- Auschwitz"; the other folded letter from 1944, with 12 Pf Hitler typo printing (Mi 827) from Lesław Dolinski sent to Puławy with censor cancel "Geprüft 11 K-L- Auschwitz" and the third item, an envelope from women camp Ravensbrück with letter-sheet from famous Maria Rotkowska, author of concentration camp poems, to her mother or sister Maria Sucheni in Gidle. The letter sheet misses the precise camp address of Mrs. Rotkowska (has been cut out - censored?), the envelope is franked with a pair of 6 Pf Hitler stamps. And has camp censor mark, the envelope has been a bit rawly opened.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3057 Poland

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    1944: Warsaw uprising, 4 different provisional stationery post cards, overprint on 3 Polish pre-war and one Generalgouvernement card, all unused, Fischer catalogue FC2A, FL3B(?), FL8, FL9I . One with light creasing in lower right bar (FC2A), otherwise very fine condition. Catalogue value Fischer (2016) PLN 8700 - Additionally a uncirculated normal Generalgouvernement card with cancel POCZTA POLOWA 1-VIII-1944 WARSZAWA on front and on the back of the card, which has souvenir character only.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3058 Poland

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    1944: 6 complete stationery postcards Generalgouvernement with liberation overprint 1944, Brwinów Fi CP2 with cancel and addressed to Gomunice; 3 cards 'POCZTA POLSKA RUDNIK N/SANEM', Fi CP2 (2) and Fi CP3 (all Rudnik cards signed); Leżajsk Fischer CP1 and an unidentified card. Additionally: Brwinów again, cut out of a card with 4 surcharged stamps used all quoted with -.- in Fischer catalogue and one card from KOŃSKE with two stamps. Varranty only on the signed cards. Only those catalogued with a price PLN 2550, only the three that are signed PLN 2100.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3059 Poland

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    1918-20: POSTAGE DUE PROVISIONALS - Remainder of an old collection on album pages and in a large glassine with various overprints 'PORTO' on regular stamps, philatelic and real postal use, about 450 stamps and pieces.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3060 Poland

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    1918-57: Lot with some overprints Krakow 1918, several are competently signed (not all),  inverted overprints on Lublin issues, mostly signed, several other inverts from 1944, 50 Zlotys airpost from 1946 never hinged pair, quite a lot of city post Przedbórz,, Warsaw and Zawiercie. There is a file-folder with 3 stationery postcards 'Sosnowice' unused and two unmounted minisheets philatelic expo 1957 etc.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3061 Poland

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    1860-1960: Dealers stock organized in stockbook, beginning with 'Number One', there is quite a lot of material for specialist, particularly with the overprinted issues, including inverted. There are proofs and imperforates on several additional stock cards, double prints on 1920 issues. The set 'Warleaders' from 1944 in typcial tete-beche pairs (with a gutter between the stamps and one stamp reversed).
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3062 Poland

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    1918-1950 ca.: Interesting lot in a stockbook, with quite a lot of highlights - 50 and 100 Marks Warwiszki, minor faults, but genuine, plus a set with forged overprints. First issue Central Lithuania unused mounted and unmounted, used and 6 stamps on pieces. 1 Mark with overprint 'ODESA', 13 stamps with genuine overprint 'LEVANT' plus 8 sets of reprints. A few stamps Żarki and Luboml, 28 prints of the P.W.P.W., one stamp from Warsaw uprising (green) with some bends, labels etc.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3063 Poland

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    1944: Group Liberation and Army stamps - Brwinów (25) with owners mark 'Saxl'; Łęki Szlacheckie (1), Koszyce issued by "AK" army (3) all 4 on 24 Gr without gum, signed Mikstein; Leżajsk unused (5) signed Mikstein; Wąwolnica used (15) signed Krawczyk; and several others. Interesting, however, sold as is.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3064 Poland

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    1845-75ca.: Lot prephilatelic letters and letters with earlier Russian stamps used most often in Poland, many of these are international mail with transit marks, rates etc. A bit mixed condition, in total 41 items.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3065 Poland

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    1859-60: Group 12 stationery envelopes in mixed condition, mostly unused, additionaly cut-outs in glassines not counted.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3066 Poland

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    1900-44ca.: Interesting accumulation of about 650+ items - about 400 covers and stationery, post cards Poland,before the independence, philatelic and regular, use a few Austrian items, and mostly occupation of former Russian Poland as "Russisch-Polen", "Post Gebiet Ober Ost", "Gen. Gouv. Warschau", including a quantity of city post Warsaw and Częstochowa, Plebiscits, like Allenstein and Silesia and  with finally about 20 later items from Danzig. Second part, circa. 240 items WW2 with "Gerneralgouvernement", "Ostland", "Ukraine" what concerns the German occupants and a few soviet period items, most often with former Polish cancels and/or stationery regular use and some philatelic, POW related, much censorship, a lot of stationery.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3067 Poland

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    1915-45ca.: Accumulation of army and military related items, beginning with  Imperial–Royal Austrian field-post, which incorporated large polish military units, patriotic postcards with Polish patriotic themes. Material from the period after independence, WW2 including prisoner of war cards and letters, there is also a letter with a Swiss soldier stamp used for a convoy to and from Poland, called '5. Polenzug' in a block of four (philatelic as always, but rare) . Total about ca. 250 items.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 3068 Poland

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    1918: Polish Military Post, 'Pol. Korp.', group stationery - 13 stationery postcards including a reply card unused or with CTO cancels one of these cards with 'uprating' made of 4 different stamps, 3 card letters and 6 stationery envelopes (two used with addresses)  - so a total of 22 items.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3069 Poland

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    1918: POCZTA POLSKA overprint/surcharge on 17 former Austrian stationery, that appear circulated, 3 parcel forms (of which one with fault not counted), 14 card letters, 1 post card and one telegraph receipt. Fischer PLN about 7'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3070 Poland

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    1918: POCZTA POLSKA overprint/surcharge on 79 former Austrian stationery, items including some better 'unused', with with quite a lot of sub-variants. There are parcel forms, card letters and one telegraph receipt. Some have stamps added and are cancelled, but without address, those counted also as unused. Two unused cards with local Tarnow overprint not counted. Fischer PLN circa. 14'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3071 Poland

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    1918-50: Most varied accumulation of about 350 postal items Poland beginning with indenpendence after WW1, real private and commercial mail as well as philatelic material. Unchecked local overprints (mostly on stationery), first issues of Poland, interesting material specially with the stamp issues of the 20s and 30s as well as early years after WW2. Cancellations, censorship, stationery, meter-cancels etc. Also some better stamps on envelope as e.g. 'Warleaders' 1944 full sets 2x on covers etc. Condition is mixed, but an interesting assortement - a close inspection is recommended.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3072 Poland

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    1918-57ca.: Huge accumulation of stationery postcards (few envelopes) used and unused, often duplicated but very large diversity, including uprated and censored cards, many better in virtually only good condition, estimated about 2000+ items.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3073 Poland

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    1919-45: Group 15 postcards and envelopes 'French Military Mission in Poland' or troupes in France, including a cover sent as 'Exprès' (special delivery) via airpost registered from WARZAWA to PARIS. Added an envelope to Polish Red Cross in France 1945, the sender, a lady from Polish deplaced perons camp in "LUSIGNAN".
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3074 Poland

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    1920-23: Group Telegraph receipts, postal  stationery - 32 used, of which some with excellent cancellations like 'POSADA OLCHOWSKA', three unused, two of which are rare provisionals '3 Mark 50 Fen niem.' on 20 MK. In the end 7 receipts without stamp imprint. Not often seen in such a quantity.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3075 Poland

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    1933: 35 GR. illustrated stationery postcard 'Veit Stoss' (Wit Stwosz) unused with diagonal surcharge 'WZÓR' in violet. Nearly complete set of 29 different cards (complete set = 32 cards) missing are the pictures 2, 7 and 19. Not quoted in Fischer, nor in Michel. Catalog value for normal cards PLN 3480. Good conditon, just the first card (number 1 has a small tear, no doubt, because it was on the top of the stack).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3076 Poland

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    1939-40: Sowjet occupation of Eastern Poland,  28 documents, mostly commercial use and some with philatelic inspiration, from various localitites as LWÓW, DUBNO, RÓWNE, ŁUCK, STANISŁAW, BRZESĆ, HOŁOCZE, GRABOWA, KOŁOMYJA. Including Red Cross topic, prisoners of war, censorship. From the endorsement on a Red Cross envelope has been crossed out, what pointed to Poland and Polish Presidents Mościckis portrait has been covered with black ink on a stationery post card. Mixed condition but of high historical interest.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3077 Poland

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    1944: Lot 11 early items 'Liberation' (of the Germans), 10 with 'Goznak' issues, of which 4 envelopes from WARZAWA to Red Cross in Geneva and one from MIECHOWICE from 1946 this one franked with Goznak surcharges. Further on an envelope with 5 Zl 'Free Warsaw' (2) via ANKARA to the Red Cross. All Red Cross envelopes are registered. The remaining have circulated as inland mail - interesting censorship, interesting cancellations, interesting historic context!.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3078 Poland

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    1944: Group of 10 stationery postcards with 25 GR. surcharge, two per 1x, 2 with 2 of each and 1 contained 4x. All unused and in good condition, all these cards that have been surcharged only sporadically. Additionally a card (grey cardboard) without any previous print, with just print of the surcharge, probably a proof. Interesting assembly.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3079 Poland

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    1944: Group of 12 used stationery postcards 25 on 15 GR., in the describers opinion 7 cards apply for to be from non-philatelic use, 4 of the 5 cards classified as philatelic are registered, two with cancel confirming payment in cash and one with two 50 Gr. stamps, the other one is late use with 5 zl on 25. Gr. surcharge on Traugutt stamp used 22.1.45 registered, circulated  locally - The cards from 'true' mail bear full text on the back, 5 are censored (and one has a small missing part at the bottom).. Fischer for the cards from right use about PLN 9000.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3080 Poland

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    1944: First stationery postcards after WW2, provisionals - collection of 245 surcharged picture postcards 25 GR. on 15 GR: and 43 cards 25 GR. on 30 GR., all unused and mostly in perfect condition, some 'pictures' are dupilcated - Fischer ca. PLN 75'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF
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