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July 20-21, 2010

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #137
ALBANIA
1914 Skanderbeg Issue, 2q-50q, five values on cover sent from Shngjin via Peqin and Elbasan to Qukes, tied Ottoman postmarks further inscribed "Medua" by hand (The Ottoman handstamps are inscribed "Tchay-Aghzi" which denotes a small river and was deemed inappropriate after Independence, hence the Italian name "Medua" was used), fine and rare cover, as this practice was only used for a short time until a new datestamp arrived, with 2008 Graf cert. (Mi.29-33)
Envelope
Catalog #35-39
Price Realized
$750.00

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