Public Auction 281 Thursday, 20th October, 2011

1809 1914 Korce (Koritza) Military Post set 10pa & 25pa violet h/s on envelope, with "Korce / Shqipenie / 15.4.1914" cds, to "Durres / Shqipenie / 22.4.1914" b/s. Superb fresh. Mi 1a-2 cat €400+++, SG 38a & 38c cat £400+++, both as loose stamps so at least £800+ as cover. Rare & attractive. (P) $400 $600

1810 1914 cover franked Skandenbeg 5pa/2q INVERTED opt, sent to Shkoder & taxed with Skutari provisional opt 25q with "T" h/s tied by bars cds with special Shkodra cds beside. Mi 41K & T2. SG 40a & D39h cat £240+++ as loose stamps alone. Only 500 printed of the T h/s 25q & significant rarity on cover. (P) $200 $400