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Auction: SW1013 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 266

1873, Feb 6. Cover to Constantinople, placed in the 2nd weight bracket (15-30g.), franked by Paris print 15b. venetian red (2) and 50b. rose, tied by "Galati" c.d.s.'s., with "20" red crayon in centre (at that time postal rates abroad were not unified, and only few international arrangements had been made). Austrian "Constatinopel" arrival on reverse. Vertical and horizontal filing folds not affecting the adhesives. A rare franking. Mi. 40, 42.

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€240