German Post China 1871, Norddeutsche Postagentur, 1 and 2 Gr. ‘Ziffer’ on letter with single circle ‘CONSTANTINOPEL D.P.A. 1.8.71’, via Varna-Danube to TRIEST with arrival datestamp of 7th August, sender stamp alongside. Rare item! So far only known letter addressed to Austria with NDP franking! Starting in the mid-sixties, steamers travelled via Varna, then by a new railway to Ruse and then on the Danube. Dealer
Berliner Auktionshaus Schlegel Auction
Minimum Bid:
15000.00 EUR (via Philasearch.com: Schlegel Auction German Colonies - item 9097-A1212-18)
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