Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Austrian Post Office in Corfu 1863: Arms 15 soldi brown, perf. 14, a defective used example on 1864 cover to Alexandria, Egypt endorsed "Franca" in manuscript,tied by small "CORFU" circular datestamp (Nov 10) in blue with two further strikes at right, alongside "1" in red crayon manuscript for local fee. Reverse with "15" kreuzer noted in manuscript alongside Austrian P.O. ALEXANDRIEN arrival cds (Nov 26g). Faults but unique usage. Cert. Simmermacher (2014).
Provenance: Collection Dr. Achille Rivolta; René Simmermacher.
Note: Just 9 covers are known used with Austrian stamps from Corfu: 4 with the Consular seal, 4 with the "Corfu" datestamp and the cover offered here.