Lots 1-15
Western Europe and Colonies

AUSTRIA. 1946, Renner sheets complete, set of four. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine. Michel 772-775; Euros2 300 (2 450 CHF). (Photo). Est. 500 - 600 CHF.

AUSTRIA. 1853 cover from Sarajevo to Trieste, showing Turkish negative hand stamp of Bosnia, and franked with Austrian 9kr blue (Type IIa on handmade paper), tied by scarce BROOD date stamp of the Austrian Office. Reverse shows fancy disinfection cachet of Brood, plus KARLSTADT transit and red Trieste arrival date stamps. A very rare cover, with Ferchenbauer certificate. (Photo). Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.

AUSTRIA - Italy. 1863 outer letter sheet sent to Codogno, franked with 2x3Kr (1860 issue) in combination with 10Kr (1863 issue) all tied by Trieste c.d.s. Reverse shows transit and arrival c.d.s. Ferchenbauer Euros1 000 (1 070 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

AUSTRIA. 1861 postal stationery envelopes 3Kr, 5Kr, 10Kr, 20Kr, 25Kr & 35Kr complete set in small format, all in very good mint condition signed by Diena. Ferchenbauer Euros2 535 (2 700 CHF). (Photo). Est. 500 - 700 CHF.

AUSTRIA - Turkey. 1864 outer letter sheet posted from Prague to Constantinople, franked with 5Kr+2x15Kr Eagle perf. 9 1/2 1863-64 issue all tied by PRAG * B-H c.d.s. Back shows Vienna transit and Austrian P.O. at Constantinople arrival. (Photo). Est. 150 - 250 CHF.

AUSTRIA - Italy. 1865 entire posted from Salzburg to Milano, franked with Eagle 2x3Kr (1863 issue) in combination with Eagle 5Kr +15Kr (1865 issue) all tied by single circle f.N. SALZBURG c.d.s.-Back shows Kufstein transit and Milano arrival c.d.s. Ferchenbauer Euros950 (1 010 CHF). (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

AUSTRIA - Italy. 1863-66, two letters sent from Trieste to Messina, franked with Austria III (2x3Kr+5Kr+10Kr) and V (2x3Kr+15Kr) issues. Generally good quality to this interesting destination. (Photo). Est. 250 - 400 CHF.

AUSTRIA - Japan. 1881 cover to Yokohama, franked 5kr 4 VF copies, tied by 'Maximilianstrasse Wien 22.10' c.d.s., sent via Brindisi, 'Napoli Porto' c.d.s. & Yokohama Dec 14 81 arrival. Extremely fine 20kr rate to a scarce destination. (Photo). Est. 200 - 300 CHF.

LOMBARDY-VENETIA. 1850 nice cover, franked with 15c red, hand made paper, 1st type - printing (Sass 3a) cancelled by straightline ROVIGO 3 Luglio in blue (11 points Sass) to Venice with. arrival c.d.s.Fresh cert E. Diena cat 4000. (Photo). Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.

LOMBARDY-VENETIA. 1850 nice cover, franked with 15c red, hand made paper, 1st type - printing (Sass 3a) cancelled by SANGUINETTO 21/ 7 in blue (13 points Sass) to Padova with. arrival c.d.s. Fresh cert Sorani. Sassone Euros11 000 (11 730 CHF). (Photo). Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.

AUSTRIA. 1861, 2kr. yellow tied by Triest c.d.s. on printed matter to Naples, arrival c.d.s., bearing ' Nach Abgang der Post' & P.D. Very Interesting destination! VF. (Photo). Est. 250 - 300 CHF.

LOMBARDY-VENETIA. 1865, 5 soldi red postal stationery 1863 (18), uprated by 5 soldi rose (43d) tied by REVERE c.d.s. to Viadana with transit & arrival cancels. Scarce franking with same values (gemelli) VF. Cert. Sorani. Ferchenbauer Euros2 500 (2 670 CHF). (Photo). Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.

LOMBARDY-VENETIA. 1865, 15 soldi used on folded letter from Vienna to Sissek, with arrival c.d.s. RARE usage of soldi issue internally in Austria. Sassone 45; Euros8 000 (8 530 CHF). (Photo). Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.

AUSTRIA - Levant (Romania). 1863-1875, nice presented collection of Austrian P.O. in Romania, on 11 exhibition pages showing variety of used stamps, pieces and covers from Bucharest, Ibraila, Tultcha, Galatz, Giurgevo, Kustendje, Jassy. Quality generally fine - very fine. Viewing recommended. (Photo). Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.

AUSTRIA - D.D.S.G. 1867-69, very nice small group, two pieces (Oltenitza) and three covers from Giurgevo, Galaz and Braila showing various types of D.D.S.G. cancellations.Attractive selection. (Photo). Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.