Lot 451
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cover 1861 20Kr. orange, small format (147x85mm.) XU5 registered to Pest, crisply cancelled by single circle "KARPFEN 18/2" d.s. and showing straight line "RECOM:" h.s. alongside, with on reverse "SCHEMNITZ" (transit) and "PEST" (arrival) c.d.s., and a fine wax seal. A great rarity, one of three such envelopes recorded used in Hungary and of splendid appearance. Signed A.Bolaffi, G.Bolaffi. Ö.S.100,000. Photo in colour

Details
cover 1861 20Kr. orange, small format (147x85mm.) XU5 registered to Pest, crisply cancelled by single circle "KARPFEN 18/2" d.s. and showing straight line "RECOM:" h.s. alongside, with on reverse "SCHEMNITZ" (transit) and "PEST" (arrival) c.d.s., and a fine wax seal. A great rarity, one of three such envelopes recorded used in Hungary and of splendid appearance. Signed A.Bolaffi, G.Bolaffi. Ö.S.100,000. Photo in colour
Further details
The 20Kr. rate comprised 10Kr. postage for distance between 10 and 20 miles, plus 10Kr. registration fee.

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