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| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
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| 2345 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1867: 25 s. lilac, a used example on 1869 cover to Milano,neatly tied by "VARNA" thimble cds (June 2) in black (Tchilinghirian 885). Information strike below and Milano arrival on reverse (June 7). Seal removed
and closed flap tear on reverse but a fine and scarce single franking. Cert. Matl (1979). Provenance: Collection Franz See, SG, Frankfurt, 30 Oct 1979, lot 2325(Image 1)
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| 2346 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1867: 2 s. yellow, 3 s. green (two examples) and 15 s. brown, used on 1870 entire letter to Livorno, addressee's name excised, all tied by "VARNA" thimble cds's (June 6) in black (Tchilinghirian 885) with "P.D."
alongside in black. Livorno arrival on reverse. A fine and rare make up of the 23 soldi single rate. Provenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 10 May 1979, lot 2373(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 250.00
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| 2347 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1867: 15 s. brown, a single example used on 1870 cover from Constantinople to Vienna, tied in transit by "VARNA" thimble cds (July 1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig.885) with, alongside, straight line "VIA VARNA"
handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 114). Believed to be the latest recorded usage of the "VIA VARNA" handstamp. A fine and rare entire. Provenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 10 May 1979, lot 2372(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
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| 2348 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1872: Unpaid entire letter from Varna to Livorno, Italy struck on despatch with "VARNA" thimble cds (May 11) in black (Tchilinghirian 885). Manuscript "23" (soldi) deleted and replaced by "7", taxed on arrival
with Italy 1870 Postage Due 10 c. and 60 c.tied by "Livorno / Arrivate" datestamp (May 17) in black. A fresh and fine cover(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 175.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM |
| 2349 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1867: 10 s. blue, a single example used on 1877 entire letter to Trieste, tied by extremely rare (and soon withdrawn due to Ottoman complaints) "VARNA / BULGARIEN" three line dated cds (July 11) in black
(Tchilinghirian 886). An extremely rare cancellation - known used only between March - August 1877. Superb(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 2350 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1867: 10 s. blue, a single example used on 1879 entire letter to Rustschuk, tied by scarce "VARNA" three line dated cds (Jan 23) in black (Tchilinghirian 887). Sender's cachet at right and Austrian P.O.
"RUSTSCHUK" arrival cds (Feb 5) displaying well on reverse. Rare internal usage(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 2351 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1867: 3 s. green, fine print, a single example used on 1880 Printed Matter rate cover to Constantinople, tied by scarce "VARNA" three line dated cds (May 12) in black (Tchilinghirian 887). Refolded for better
Exhibit display at left, reverse with Constantinople arrival (May 13) cds. Rare usage(Image 1)
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| 2352 |
cover |
 Austrian P.O. 1884: Stampless unpaid cover from the Austrian Vice-Consulate in Varna to Marseille, cancelled by "VARNA" three line dated cds (May 12) in black (Tchilinghirian 887). On arrival taxed by France 1884 Postage Due 1
fr. lilac tied by "Marseille" cds (May 17) in black. Scarce and fine cover with reverse showing "Austro Ungarico in Varna I.&R. Vice Consulato" cachet(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 300.00
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| 2353 |
cover |
 Varna Austrian Lloyd 1848 (Aug 1): Entire letter from Varna to Constantinople struck with oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / VARNA" handstamp in greenish-blue, the discovery example of this cancellation and the sole example
recorded in this colour (Tchilinghirian fig. 938) and illustrated in Tchilinghirian on page 527. Illustrated in "Austrian Levant Post in Bulgaria" by Dr. G. Popov on page 81. The earliest recorded usage of this handstamp. A rarity. Provenance:
Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9 May 1979, lot 2392(Image 1)
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| 2354 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1857 (Dec 16/28): Entire letter from Varna to Constantinople, with good strike of oval "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / VARNA" handstamp in blue-black (Tchilinghirian fig. 938). A particularly fine strike of this
most elusive marking, the latest recorded date of use. Rare. Provenance: Collection Henry Houser, Christie's, Zurich, 18 June 1992, lot 1154; DF, Geneva, 26 Feb 2000, lot 10458(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
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| 2355 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1862: Prepaid entire letter addressed bilingually from Varna to Constantinople with "LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA" circular datestamps (Jan 24) in green (Tchilinghirian fig. 939) with straight line "FRANCA" at right
(unrecorded for Lloyd). Prepaid 20 soldi in cash and crossed to denote full prepayment in red crayon(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 160.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM |
| 2356 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1864: Arms 3 s. green, 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, all used on 1866 entire letter from Varna to Genova endorsed "Via Corfu", tied by two strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA" circular datestamps (June 16)
in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 939) with "P.D." above in red. Mailed via Constantinople with superb "LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI" transit (June 23) and carried on Italian packet with framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black. Genova arrival
(June 29). A fine and attractive three colour franking. Signed Edwin Müller. Provenance: SG Foreign Dept., London, Oct 1978(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 2357 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1863: Arms 3 s. green perf. 14, and 1864 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, all used on 1864 cover from Varna to Genova endorsed "via Corfu & Ancona", tied by two strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA"
circular datestamps (Sept 25) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 939). Reverse with Bari, Ancona and Livorno datestamps (Oct 8). An attractive and scarce three colour mixed issue franking. Signed Puschmann (1997). Provenance: Corinphila sale 100, Zurich,
June 1997, lot 8390(Image 1)
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| 2358 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1864: Arms 3 s. green, 5 s. rose and 10 s. deep blue horizontal pair, perf. 9½, all used on 1867 cover from Varna to Genova, tied by three strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA" circular datestamps (Dec 27) in black
(Tchilinghirian fig. 939) with "P.D." alongside in red. Mailed via Constantinople and Brindisi carried on Italian packet with framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black. File folds well away from adhesives but a fine and attractive three colour
franking. Provenance: Collection Baron Rothschild(Image 1)
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| 2359 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1864: Arms 3 s. green, perf. 9½ and 1867 25 s. grey-lilac, used on 1869 entire letter from Varna to Genova, Italy endorsed "Via Corfu e Brindisi", tied by fine strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA" circular
datestamps (Jan 21) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 939) with "P.D." in red below. Carried by Italian packet with framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" handstamp in black. Reverse with "Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli" cds (Jan 22), Brindisi cds and
Genova arrival: The entire opens well for Exhibit display. Genuine combination frankings of these issues are only found on this crrespondence. A rare and most attractive cover. Provenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 10 May 1979, lot
2386(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 2,000.00
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| 2360 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1867/74: 10 s. blue, single examples each used on 1869 and 1875 entire letters to Constantinople, each tied by fine strikes of "LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA" circular datestamps in black (1869 cover) and in blue
(Tchilinghirian fig. 939). A fine matched pair(Image 1)
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| 2361 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1867/74. 10 s. blue adhesive used on 10 s. blue postal stationery envelope from Varna to Constantinople, tied by fine strike of "LLOYD AGENZIE / VARNA" circular datestamp (Sept 26) in black (Tchilinghirian fig.
939). Crease at base but a rarity at double rate - as all Postal Stationery usages in Bulgaria are rare. Provenance: Heinrich Köhler, Wiesbaden, 6 June 1990, lot 5470(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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| 2362 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1867/74: 10 s. blue, a single example used on 1878 cover from Varna to Constantinople tied by the incredibly scarce "VARNA / LLOYD" circular datestamp (March 13) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 940). Reverse with
"CONSTANTINOPOLI / LLOYD" cds (March 14). Locally readdressed within Constantinople on arrival with Istanbul Local City Post 20 pa. yellow applied for redirection to Ayos Stefanos tied by framed "Borsa Telegraph Office" handstamp with circular framed
"San Stefano, Yesilkoy" arrival on reverse in black (Coles & Walker figs. 159 & 8). A magnificent and extremely rare cover that opens well for Exhibit display. Cert. RPSL (2009). Provenance: Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23 Sept 1985, lot 4288;
Carmichael & Todd, 2009(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 2,500.00
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| 2363 |
cover |
 Austrian Lloyd 1867/74: 10 s. blue, a single used on 1878 cover from Varna to Constantinople tied by the incredibly scarce "VARNA / LLOYD" circular datestamp (Nov 20) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 940). Reverse with Lloyd
Agency in Constantinople arrival cds (Nov 24). Whilst this cancellation was delivered on February 1, 1878; Tchilinghirian recorded just one cover: then housed in the I. Rosenzweig collection. A rarity of Levant Postal History(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
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| 2364 |
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 Austrian Lloyd 1867/74: 5 s. red, a horizontal pair cancelled by large part "VARNA / LLOYD" circular datestamp (28 May 1884) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 940). Very scarce(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 120.00
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