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  • Lot# : 6076 Romania

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    Catalogue# : 17+18
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    2 bani orange in four horizontal pairs (Transfer Types 4-5, 6-7, 6-7, and 6-7) and 1870 3 bani violet single (Type 7) and horizontal pair (Types 1-2) all used on a very attractive 1871 cover to Vienna, paying the single rate of 25 bani; tied by "Galatzi / Dim" datestamps (20/12) in black (Kiriac fig. 459) and arrival datestamp of Vienna on reverse (28/12). Addressee's name erased in manuscript but a charming cover of great rarity and visual appeal. Illustrated in Edition d'Or on page 138 and in Handbook II on page 211. Cert. Heimbüchler (2010). Provenance: Corinphila sale 72, September 1985, lot 5036.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 26,000 CHF