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  • Losnr. : 7246 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854: Envelope and complete contents, written on board 'Melbourne Steamer, Black Sea' (May 27) with starting line "Here we are at last on our way to Varna"...and later added to on June 1st, "we embarked at Varna at 10 o/c.." with the letter headed "Camp Varna". Sent on via Forwarding Agent to Dublin, Ireland with oval RECEIVED & FORWARDED / BY / HOWARD SEAGER / AGENT / CONSTANTINOPLE in black. Mailed at the French P.O. in Constantinople (June 5) at Civilian rate and charged '1/3d.' due in manuscript upon arrival (June 19). Illustrated in 'A Crimean War Study' by Piat on page 21. A unique and early letter from the Campaign. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection Kenneth Rowe; Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7247 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854: Envelope from Varna to Kent endorsed 'via Marseilles', containing long contents written from "Camp 8 miles West of Varna, on the Road to Shumla" and mailed with further comment "to go by the Austrian Mail tomorrow". Sent from Varna via the French P.O. in Constantinople (June 5) unpaid and charged '1/3d.' due in manuscript on arrival at the full Civilian rate. Paris transit (June 17), London cds and Wingham cds (June 20) on reverse. The letter enclosed is from the correct correspondence but is dated June 7, nevertheless a fine letter concerning Picket duties etc. in the Camp. An extraordinary and rare usage via the French Post Office. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7248 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854: Envelope from Varna to Kent endorsed 'via Marseilles', from the same correspondence as the previous lot, without letter but with transcript, mailed unpaid and struck with French ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU A datestamp (June 19) in black. Charged as an unpaid letter from France on arrival in Dover with manuscript '10' due to pay. Envelope endorsed "From Aladyn, June 17, 1854" on front. The transcript reports the rumoured move to Silistria and the problems of supply. "The people fly before the Russians as they advance and the towns and villages are quite deserted....Capt. Simmons reports that 90'000 Russians are before Silistria but the Turks lie with dogged determination behind the ramparts and have repulsed every assault". A scarce use of the French Army P.O. by a British Officer, fraternisation between the two Forces was not encouraged. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7249 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (June 26): Autographed letter-sheet from Lieutenant Colonel Sir D.A. Cameron headed "Camp at Varna" with letter to the Assistant Postmaster also at Varna reading: "I am of course naturally desirous that the letters of the 42nd. Regiment should be delivered without delay, and the Drum Major was sent this morning with money ready to pay for them. I have ordered him to call again immediately and request you will have the goodness to cause them to be delivered to him on the payment of the Postage". Signed at base by Cameron. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. G. Paprikoff, Corinphila sale 196, May 2015, lot 1205.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7250 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (June 28): Entire letter written from "Aledyn Camp, Bulgaria" by Lieutenant J. Nicholson to Brigg, Lincolnshire, endorsed at top "77th Regiment, Army of the East" and correctly charged '3' (pence) due upon receipt for the concessionary Soldier's rate. Fascinating content "Everything connected with the War is kept a profound secret from us all...when we first arrived at Varna we fully thought we were going on at once to raise the Siege of Silistria, but after stopping a week at Varna we proceeded one day's march into the country to our present encampment..". Reverse with London cds (July 20) and Brigg arrival. Some stains but a rare early entire - the Army P.O. opened on June 20th but unapparent from this entire. The writer, Lieutenant J. Nicholson, was killed leading the charge at the Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854.rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 7251 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (July 8): Cover to Dublin endorsed 'via Marseilles' franked at concessionary rate with 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16, in a vertical strip of three lettered GA/IA, tied on arrival in London with "44" numeral obliterators. Reverse with fine circular POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds (July 9) in black and London transit (July 20) and Dublin arrival (July 21). Illustrated in 'A Crimean War Study' by Francois X. Piat on page 53. A fine and early usage: mail to Ireland is rare. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2150.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7252 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (July 8): Double rate cover from London endorsed 'via Marseilles' addressed to Lt. Colonel Elliot of the 79th Highlanders, Army in Turkey, franked by cut round 1854 Embossed 1 s. bright green tied by London obliterator in black. Reverse with London despatch cds (July 8). Some opening tears at top of envelope but a scarce usage, the addressee Lt. Col. Elliott, younger brother of the Earl opf Minto, died of Cholera on August 7, 1854 in Gerrechelle Camp near Varna. Opinion Todd (2015).
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 7253 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854: Envelope and contents from Varna (July 25) endorsed at lower left "Raglan" in his own hand and addressed to "Colonel Cobbe Commanding His Majesty's Troops at Gallipoli", struck on front with French Paquebot datestamp "NIL" (Salles fig. 804) in black (July 30). Fascinating contents concerning Dardanelles Hospitals and the Cholera Outbreak, French losses due to the disease, the rum issue "it forms no part of the existing regulations" etc. Reverse with "Armée D'Orient / Bau. Sed.re" cds (July 31). Lord Raglan's Military career lasted half a century from the Peninsular War through the Battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo to the infamous order that led to the Charge of the Light Brigade. A rare and historic cover.rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 7254 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (July 26): Cover from Wolverhampton to Lt. Colonel Cocks of the Coldstream Guards, Army in Turkey, unusually prepaid in cash (contrary to regulations, broken in this instance presumably as there was no space on the envelope for the adhesives), struck with "Wolverhampton" cds in green and London transit in red of the following day. Prepaid cash covers to this Campaign are rare. Opinion Todd (2015).rnNote: The contents of the letter congratulate the addressee on his promotion and states "it is declared here the Anglo-French Army will be landed on the Crimea and that Sebastopol is to be taken...". The complete Cocks correspondence is stored in the archives of the National Army Museum in Chelsea and is available for viewing there.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Kelly Tighe, Spink, 14 Oct 1997.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 7255 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (July 29): Cover to London from a Soldier in Camp in Bulgaria endorsed 'via Marseilles' and 'To be forwarded', rated '3' (pence) due upon receipt for the concessionary Soldier's rate, struck on reverse with POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds (July 29) in black and London arrival (Aug 9) in red. Opinion Todd (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Kelly Tighe, Spink, 14 Oct 1997.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7256 Bulgarien

    Crimean War / British Forces 1854: Printed 'Memorandums' (2) from the Deputy Adjutant's Office at Varna (July 29), endorsed in manuscript 'Sent to both Brigades', stating that Medical Officers should send no cases of sickness to hospitals, without previous referral to the Inspector General of Hospitals, unless they show definite signs of Cholera. The second document stating that the Quartermasters of all regiments should lime or earth the latrines each morning, sold together with an Illustrated London News engraved illustration of an Officer's tent. Two fascinating documents.rnNote: Cholera raged through the two main British Camps in Bulgaria in the autumn of 1854, first in Devnya and then at Varna.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.rn 
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 170 CHF

    Losnr. : 7257 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Aug): Cover to Banstead, Epsom endorsed 'per French Packet from Black Sea Fleet' franked by 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16 and 2 d. blue, pl. 4, perf. 16, tied by "Crown between Stars" obliterator in black. Reverse with  POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds in blue and obverse with Epsom arrival (Sept 18) in blue. Small repaired tears to flimsy envelope but the 2 d. shows the lower horizontal row of perforations above the value tablet and the franking is extremely rare from Bulgaria - believed to be just one of three such usages from the early part of the Campaign. Rare.rnProvenance: RL, Postal History, March 1988, lot 328; Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7258 Bulgarien

    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Aug 4): Entire letter from Varna to Taunton, Somerset endorsed 'via Marseilles' struck on reverse with fine circular POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds (Aug 4) in black and London transit cds in red and Taunton arrival (Aug 18).  Interesting contents concerning Cholera and illness "They left him some Laudanum, he took too much for in the morning the bottle was found empty and he speechless, and in spite of everything he died...". rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 7259 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Aug 5): Large part entire letter to Worthing endorsed 'Black Sea Fleet' franked by 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16, three examples - one with corner fault - all tied on arrival by London "47" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with circular POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds (Aug 5) in blue and London transit and obverse with Wothing arrival in blue (Aug 18). The letter mentions Lord Raglan and the HMS Agamemnon. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7260 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Aug 6): Entire letter to Lady Bradford in London from a Soldier in Camp at Yeni Bazaar in Bulgaria endorsed 'via Marseilles' franked by 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16, three examples, all tied on arrival by London "42" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with circular POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds (Aug 9) in black and London arrival (Aug 21) in red. Interesting content: Reports that Kronstadt is taken and that we are to go to the Crimea.. there will be no fighting in this country this year... 35'000 of he Allied Forces are at Rustschuk which is all untrue... Yeni Bazar was occupied by the 8th and 11th Hussars and the 13th Light Dragoons. A fine and attractive entire. Opinion Todd (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Kelly Tighe, Spink, 14 Oct 1997.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 7261 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Aug 12): Entire letter to Lady Bradford in London from a Soldier in Camp at Yeni Bazaar in Bulgaria endorsed 'via Marseilles' franked by 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16, three examples, all tied on arrival by London "46" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with circular POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds (Aug 14) in black and London arrival (Aug 26) in red. Interesting content: "The post is four days quicker at Varna as we are two days post from that place, it is only 45 miles off. I was sent back to Devna to take charge of the sick detachment there...". A fine and attractive entire. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection Peter Chadwick, 2007; Collection François X. Piat, Cavendish, Derby, 9 Sept 2015.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7262 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Aug 18): Cover to Ireland, opened sensibly for display, endorsed from "Camp Prevadi" and further endorsed 'via Marseilles', franked by 1854 2 d. pale blue, plate 4, perf. 16, three examples lettered SB, SC, SD; all tied by London '30' numeral obliterators in transit obliterator in black. Reverse with POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc datestamp in black (Aug 19) with London transit cds in red (Aug 31), Dublin cds (Sept 1) and Loughbrickland arrival on reverse. A superb and very rare franking, believed to be one of just two prepaid double rate covers recorded from the Bulgarian stage of the Campaign. Opinion Todd (2016).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Kelly Tighe, Spink, London, 14 Oct 1997, lot 8; Collection Earl Galitz, Corinphila sale 207, June 2016, lot 4003.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 7263 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Aug 22): Single rate cover from Plymouth endorsed 'Via Marseilles pr. French Steamer', addressed to Captain Radcliffe, 20th Regiment, British Army in Turkey; franked by 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16 and 2 d. blue, pl 4, perf. 16, tied by "Plymouth / 620" Spoon cancellations in black (Aug 22). Reverse with London transit (Aug 23) in red. The date of arrival, circa September 4, places the Regiment in Varna or environs. Some slight aging but an attractive and scarce cover. The addressee, Capt. William Radcliffe of the 20th regt. of Foot, was present at the Battles of Alma, Inkerman and Balaclava. He later served with distinctio at the Siege of Lucknow during the 1857 Indian Mutiny. Opinion Todd (2014).
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7264 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Sept 2): Entire letter to London with contents (probably partial) endorsed on front 'via Marseilles' and "Varna Sept 2", the letter headed "On board the Kangaroo in Varna Bay" with content concerning Cholera and "we fill the stomachs of the inhospitable Bulgarians", struck with fair POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds in black with London arrival (Sept 18), where charged '6' (pence) in manuscript to pay. A fine and attractive entire. Opinion Todd (2014).rnrn 
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7265 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Sept 3): Cover to Dover endorsed 'via Marseilles' franked by 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16, in a vertical strip of three, all tied on arrival by "49" numeral obliterators in black, envelope (Hammond correspondence) also docketed "Off Varna" on obverse, reverse with fair POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc cds in black with erroneous dated '4' inverted and JA instead of SP for month. Contents of letter written from the 'Pride of the Sea' (not with the lot): "Varna is in a state of the most extraordinary confusion, everwhere you see the material of war. The shore is strewn with rafts, carts in pieces etc. The large bay is filled with shipping, men-of-war and transports. The Guards and Highlanders embarked yesterday and the Artillery are all at Balchik.". A fine cover. Opinion Todd (2015).
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 7266 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / British Forces 1854 (Sept 5): Entire letter to Deptford, Kent written from "RMS Avon, Baltchik Bay" endorsed 'via Marseilles' franked by 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued, perf. 16, two horizontal strips of three, lettered BD-BF and CD-CF; all tied by "Crown between Stars" obliterator in black. Reverse with POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY double arc datestamp in blue with London arrival cds (Sept 30) in red. Content "We have been encamped at Sultan's Valley, Bercos Bay and then we went to Varna, we sailed from there this morning and are now about 20 miles off. I believe we are going to attack some place tomorrow but am not at all certain. We have had a good many men die of Cholera". A superb and very rare franking, believed to be one of just two prepaid double rate covers recorded from the Bulgarian stage of the Campaign. Opinion Todd (2014).
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7267 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / Turkish & British Forces 1855 (Jan 10): Original signature of Omer Pasha (1806-1871), Commander in Chief of the Turkish Army as part of the Allied Forces in the War, written in German "Omer, zur erinnerung in Varna, 10 januar 1855" (Omer, a souvenir in Varna, 10 January 1855). This piece was part of a page from the diary of Sir Algernon West, his memoirs state: "at 12 o'clock we saw Omer Pasha, a magnificent looking man, very like his picture in the Illustrated News...he gave me his signature and wrote under it a souvenir from Varna". Sir Algernon travelled on to the Crimea and was horrified by the conditions of the British Forces. He later served as personal private secretary to William Gladstone. Omer Pasha took Bucharest in 1854, was the victor at Eupatoria in 1855 and Kars in 1856. Sold together with a coloured engraving ex the London Printing & Publishing Company of Omer Pasha on horseback. Rare. Opinion Todd (2013).rnrn 
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 7268 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (July 10): Registered cover from Camp near Varna to Lyon bearing 1853 25 c. blue horizontal pair, touched to large margins all round, tied by "AOA" dotted lozenge in black with straight line CHARGÉ above in red and ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU. A. datestamp in black. Reverse with Marseille transit cds (July 25) and Lyon arrival. An over-payment of the recently changed concessionary rate (reduced to 20 c. on July 1, 1854). Small imperfections but a exceedingly rare registered usage from this Campaign. Opinion Todd (2015). Cert. Bernard & Pascal Behr (1997).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7269 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (July 15): Cover from General Couston in Camp near Varna to his wife in France, carried at double rate of 40 c. franked by 1853 10 c. yellow-bistre, single and a horizontal strip of three, margins touched to large, tied by "AOB" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU. SEDRE. cds centrally struck in black. Illustrated in 'A Crimean War Study' by F. X. Piat on page 24. A rare and attractive cover. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 7270 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (July 21): Cover from Camp near Varna to Belley, France, bearing 1852 Prèsidence 25 c. blue tied by "AOB" lozenge of dots with fair circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU. B datestamp at right in black. Reverse with Marseille cds (Aug 5), Lyon cds and Belley arrival (Aug 7). An over-payment of 5 centimes for the newly introduced (July 1, 1854) Soldier's rate of 20 c. and an exceptionally scarce stamp used from this Campaign. A fine and rare cover. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 7271 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (July 25): Cover from General Couston in Camp near Varna to his wife in France, carried at single rate franked by 1853 10 c. yellow-bistre, a horizontal pair with marginal 'filet d'encadrement', large margins but the margin creased over edge of envelope, tied by "AOB" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU. SEDRE. cds struck in black. Nimes cds on reverse (Aug 5). Some docketing over address but a rare cover. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7272 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Aug 5): Entire letter from Varna to Millau, France and struck with fine ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL' datestamp in black. Reverse with Millau cds (Aug 20) of arrival. Mailed unpaid and charged '30' handstruck (centimes) on arrival for concessionary rate. The entire with interesting comments on Varna and the French Division's arrival, the writer had arrived just three days earlier. Opinion Todd (2015).
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 7273 Bulgarien

    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Aug 20): Cover from Balchik near Varna to Castres, France with complete original contents, franked by 1853 20 c. blue, touched to good margins, tied by "896" petit chiffres of Marseille in transit. Circular ESCADRE DE LA MEDITERRANEE datestamp (Sept 5) in black at right. Interesting contents regarding Cholera: General Canrobert's Army had lost 3'600 men from 15'000 disembarked; mentions of the Telegraph lines opening between Varna - Balchik - Shumla and Silistria and a request for postage stamps. A scarce and interesting cover.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 7274 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Aug 24): Entire letter from Varna (dated internally Aug 12) mailed to Marseille and struck with fine ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL' datestamp in black (Aug 24). Reverse with Marseille cds (Sept 5) of arrival. Mailed unpaid and charged '30' handstruck (centimes) on arrival for concessionary rate even though the contents are of a commercial nature. Scarce and fine. Signed Brun. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 7275 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Aug 24): Stampless Official cover to a Captain in the 5th Rifles at Varna, struck with italic "Cabinet de Ministre / de la Guerre" in red and circular Eagle cachet of the Ministry of War on reverse in red. Faint probable ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL' datestamp in black on front and charged '60' centimes due (double the concessionary unpaid rate) in manuscript. Official mail is rare, more especially so during the early weeks of this Campaign. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 7276 Bulgarien

    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Aug 29): Cover from Camp near Varna to France, carried at double rate of 40 c. franked by 1853 10 c. yellow-bistre, a horizontal strip of four, margins touched to large and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, tied by "AOQG" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL datestamp below (Aug 29) in black. Paris arrival cds (Sept 8) on reverse of a scarce and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 7277 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Aug 31): Entire lettter written on board the ship "Henri IV" off Varna to Marseille, struck on despatch by circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL datestamp (Sept 1) in black. Sent unpaid and charged '30' centimes handstruck due upon receipt.rnMarseille arrival cds (Sept 11) on reverse. Somewhat soiled but unusual - the Henri IV was later to take part in the bombardment of Odessa and sank in a storm off Eupatoria in November 1854. Opinion Todd (2015).
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7278 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Sept 7): Cover from Camp near Varna to Castres, carried at double rate of 40 c. franked by 1853 20 c. blue pair, good to large margins all round, tied by "AOQG" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL datestamp below (Sept 7) in black. Marseille transit cds (Sept 18) on reverse. Slightly soiled but a scarce double rate cover. The French Army sailed for the Crimea on the date this letter was mailed.rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7279 Bulgarien

    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Sept 30): Entire letter from Varna to Huttenheim, Alsace, sealed with marginal 'filet d'encadrement' from a 20 c. blue, struck on despatch with fine ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL' datestamp in black on front (Oct 4). Reverse with Marseille cds (Oct 16), Paris and Benfeld cds's. Found to above 7½ grams (note '8g.' at top in manuscript) and charged '60' centimes due (double the concessionary unpaid rate) in manuscript. A fine and unusual entire. Signed Chevalier.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7280 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Oct 5): Entire lettter written from Varna to Agen, France struck on despatch by circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL datestamp (Oct 5) in black. Sent unpaid and charged '30' centimes handstruck due upon receipt. Reverse with Toulouse cds (Oct 20) and Agen cds. Opinion Todd (2015).
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 170 CHF

    Losnr. : 7281 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Oct 8): Cover and contents written from Varna to Paris franked by 1853 10 c. yellowish bistre vertical pair, margins just touched to large on three sides, tied by "AOQG" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL datestamp (Oct 9) in black at left. Paris arrival cds (Oct 20) on reverse. Some edge wear but an attractive cover. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7282 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Nov 15): Cover from a Camp near Varna to Lons Le Saulmier, France endorsed at top "Varna 15, 9bre 1854", franked by 1853 20 c. blue, touched to large margins, tied by "AO C" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU C datestamp (Nov 15) in black at left. Reverse with Marseille transit (Dec 1) and Lons Le Saulmier arrival cds. Scarce and attractive cover. Signed Brun. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7283 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Nov 24): Cover from Varna to Lons Le Saulmier, France endorsed at top "Varna 24 Novembre 1854", franked by 1853 20 c. blue, clear margins, tied by "AOBS" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU SEDRE datestamp (Nov 24) in black at left. Reverse with Marseille transit and Lons Le Saulmier arrival cds (Dec 10). Scarce and fine cover. Signed Brun. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7284 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1854 (Nov 30): Cover from a Camp near Varna to St. Jean de Luz, France franked by 1853 20 c. blue, clear to large margins, tied by "AO D" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU D datestamp (Nov 30) in black at right. Reverse with Marseille transit (Dec 16) and faint arrival cds. Scarce and attractive cover. Signed Brun. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7285 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1855 (Jan 29): Cover from Sebastopol, Crimea to Hagenau, France sent unpaid and struck with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU D datestamp (Jan 29) in black at right. Hagenau arrival cds (Feb 12) cds on reverse and charged '30' (centimes) due upon delivery. The letter written by a 'Chef de Musique' of the 19th of the Line, discussing the death of the son of the addressee who had died of Cholera in Varna. Opinion Todd (2015).rnrn 
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 7286 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1855 (April 26): Cover from French forces beseiging Sebastopol to Aire-sur-la-Lys, France franked by 1853 20 c. blue, large margins all round, tied by "AOBC" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU CAL datestamp (April 26) in black at right. Reverse with Marseille transit cds (May 7). Scarce and attractive cover. Opinion Todd (2014).rn 
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 7287 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1855 (Sept 14): Entire letter from Boghar, Algeria to Burgas, Armée D'Orient franked by 1853 20 c. blue, good to large margins all round, tied by weak lozenge of dots (3753) with pearled circular BOGHAR / ALGERIE datestamp (Sept 14) in black below. Reverse with Médéah / Algerie' cds and ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU GAL arrival cds (Oct 2) and BAU SEDRE cds (Oct 7). Scarce to Burgas and a most attractive entire. Opinion Todd (2015).rnrn 
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7288 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1856 (June 22): Cover from St. Malo addressed to a Captain of a Brig in Crete, franked by 1853 25c. blue in a strip of four, touched to large margins all round, tied by "3176" petit chiffres with St. Malo despatch cds and framed 'P.P.' in red at right. The cover was sent via Syra and struck in transit with 'Consul de France / Syra' cachet in blue, and forwarded to follow the addressee to Gallipoli and further forwarded in manuscript 'au Consul de France' to Varna, Bulgaria. Part of ARMÉE D'ORIENT / QUARTR GAL datestamp on reverse. Illustrated in 'A Crimean War Study' by François X. Piat on page 51. Extremely rare and attractive cover ably demonstrating the important roles of Consuls in locating Ships during the War. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection François X. Piat.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 7289 Bulgarien

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    Crimean War / French Forces 1856 (July 7): Cover from French Camp at Varna to Grasse, France franked by 1853 20 c. deep blue, clear margins all round, tied by "AOBC" dotted lozenge with circular ARMÉE D'ORIENT / BAU CAL datestamp (July 7) in black below. Reverse with Grasse arrival cds (July 16). Scarce and attractive cover demonstrating a very late usage. Signed Roumet. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection Fritz Heimbüchler.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 7290 Bulgarien

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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Burgas 1854: Cover from Burgas to Constantinople, one side flap missing, struck with oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / BURGAS handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 935) in greenish-blue. A fine strike - the first year of use for this handstamp. Rare, with just a handful of covers recorded. Opinion Todd (2015).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8204.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 7292 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 1+2
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Burgas 1867/78: 2 s. yellow and 3 s. green, each in horizontal pairs, used to pay the 10 soldi rate from Burgas to Constantinople, tied by BURGAS circular datestamps (15/5) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 936). Side flaps mising, reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' arrival cds in black. Minor file fold at left and horizontal fold at base not affecting the attractive appearance. A rare usage of these values on a Levant cover, however Burgas in particular appears to have utilised these two values in greater quantities than other Offices, especially during 1873. Signed Ferchanbauer. Opinion Todd (2014).rnrnNote: This cover is illustrated in Tchilinghirian & Stephen on page 502.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7293 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 2+4+5
    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Burgas 1867/78: 3 s. green, 10 s. blue and 15 s. pale red-brown, all used on cover front to Genova, Italy tied by BURGAS circular datestamps (7/11) in blue-black (Tchilinghirian fig.936) with 'PD' alongside. Two vertical disinfection slits, one into the 10 soldi, but a fine three colour franking for the 28 soldi rate by Italian Ship.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 7294 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 3
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    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Burgas 1867/78: 5 s. red in a horizontal pair used on 1870 cover from Burgas to Constantinople, tied by fine strike of BURGAS circular datestamp (23/7) in blue-black (Tchilinghirian fig.936). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' cds of receipt on the following day. Minor file folds well away from the adhesives, a charming cover. Signed G. Colla, U. Ferchenbauer. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140, May 2004, lot 709.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7295 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
    Austrian Lloyd Agency in Burgas 1867/78: 10 s. blue in differing shades, used on covers (2), with 1871 entire to Constantinople and 1875 cover to Trieste, each cancelled by BURGAS circular datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig.936). The 1871 entire with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' cds of arrival; the 1875 cover with 'Varna' thimble datestamp, 'Lloyd Agenzie / Costantinopoli' cds and Triest arrival. A few imperfections but a scarce pair.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7296 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, tied to 1867 entire letter from Lom Palanka to Vienna by circular LOM PALANKA datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 899). Transferred to Austrian P.O. with 'Alt-Orsova' cds (16/12) in black at right and charged '10' kreuzers due upon receipt (Dec 20). An attractive entire. Signed Ferchenbauer. Opinion Todd (2013) Mi = € 600+.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1411.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 7297 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green in a deep shade, Type I, used on 1872 cover from Lom Palanka to Vienna tied by circular 'LOM PALANKA / 23 / III / 72' datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 900). Charged '10' kreuzers due upon receipt with reverse showing 'Baziasch' transit cds (25/3) and Vienna cds in red. Some peripheral aging but scarce. Signed Pfenninger. Opinion Todd (2014).
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 7298 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example tied to 1872 cover from Nikopoli to Sistov by oval framed AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / NIKOPOLI handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 905). The cover with file folds and two stains on front panel but mail from Nikopol is scarce. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection Y. Nakri.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 7299 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example tied to 1872 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova by circular 'OREAVA / 27 / V' datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). A fresh and fine entire, sold together with single example of the 10 kr. green similarly cancelled in blue (14/XI), this last ex Heimbüchler and signed Pfenninger. Opinions Todd (2013).
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7300 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, a fine used example tied to 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova, by circular 'OREAVA / 26 / VIII' datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). Cleaned horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, one pulled perf., but an attractive and scarce entire. Opinion Todd (2013) Mi = € 2'200.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1413.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7301 Bulgarien

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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1860: Registered prepaid cover from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Constantinople struck with very fine strikes of FRANCO and RACCOM handstamps alongside FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (30/11) all struck in black (Tchilinghirian figs. 868, 872, 874); with wreathed 'Constantinopel' cds of Austrian P.O. on reverse; matched with 1860 prepaid un-registered entire with FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp and straight line FRANCO in black. A very fine pair. Opinions Todd (2014, 2015).rnProvenance: Registered Cover: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8213.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 7302 Bulgarien

    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1860/63: Prepaid covers (2) from Plovdiv / Philippopolis, earlier cover to Rovereto, Tyrol and the 1863 cover to Constantinople struck with fair or fine strikes of FRANCO handstamp alongside FILIPOPOLI circular datestamps struck in black (Tchilinghirian figs. 868, 872); the earlier cover disinfected on reverse at Semlin in transit, the 1863 cover with wreathed 'Constantinopel' cds in blue on reverse.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7303 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V18
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1864/65: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14, a horizontal pair, used on cover to Vienna tied by FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (5/8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868). Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (12/8) in black. A fine and very scarce franking (15 s. to the Border, 15 s. to Vienna). Cert. Nakri (2015), Hochleutner (2016).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8214.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7304 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V22
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a single example used on 1867 entire letter written from Karlovo and mailed from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Constantinople tied by FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (29/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868); reverse with wreathed 'Constantinopel' cds (4/12) of Austrian P.O. in black. Crossed by file fold but a scarce and most attractive entire. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8215.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7305 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, a single example used on 1868 cover from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Vienna tied by FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (9/10) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868); reverse with wreathed 'Constantinopel' cds (16/10) of Austrian P.O. in black. A scarce and most attractive entire. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8216.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 7306 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1867/78: 10 s. blue, a single example used on 1879 cover mailed from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Sarajevo tied by bold FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (2/9) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868). Reverse with transits of Constantinople and Szeged, Hungary and 'K.u.K. Etappenpostamt No. XXXI' in black (19/9) of arrival. A fine cover to an unusual destination. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7307 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1867/78: 10 s. blue, a single example used on 1880 cover from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Poitiers, France addressed to the Consul General of Eastern Roumelia, tied by fine FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (23/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868). Avricourt entry marking in blue (31/3) on front and reverse with Poitiers arrival cds (31/3) in black. A scarce and most attractive cover. Opinion Todd (2015).rn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7308 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1867/78: 10 s. blue, a horizontal pair used on 1879 cover mailed from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Constantinople, bilingually addressed, tied by bold FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (21/2) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868).  Reverse with three line dated 'Constantinopel' arrival datestamp (24/2) in black. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8217.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7309 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1867/78: 10 s. blue, three single examples used on 1880 registered cover bilingually addressed, mailed from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Constantinople all tied by bold FILIPOPOLI circular datestamps (2/4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868). Reverse (bearing one 10 s. for registration) and three line dated 'Constantinopel' cds of receipt (3/4) in black. Small faults with flap tears stuck down but scarce and attractive: unusual usage after Independence. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8218.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7310 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 5
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1867/78: 15 s. brown, a single example used on 1874 cover  from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Vienna tied by fair FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (9/6) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868). Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (16/6) in black. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8219.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7311 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 11A
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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1883: 10 s. black & blue, perf. 9½, a single example used on 1886 cover from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Bucharest, Romania tied by three line dated FILIPPOPEL circular datestamp (17/11) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 869). Reverse with Austrian P.O. 'Constantinopel' transit cds (20/11) and Bucharest arrival (21/11). A fine and scarce cover - this cancellation unusually being much scarcer than the earlier type. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. George Paprikoff, Corinphila sale 196, May 2015, lot 1203.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7312 Bulgarien

    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1883/87: 5 s. rose on buff postal stationery card and 10 s. blue on grey-blue postal stationery letter-card, each used from Plovdiv / Philippopolis to Constantinople, each neatly cancelled by three line dated FILIPPOPEL cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 869) in black. Scarce.rn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7313 Bulgarien

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    Austrian P.O. in Philippopolis 1876: Registration Receipt form for a letter to Anastas Rombi in Vienna mailed from Plovdiv / Philippopolis struck with FILIPOPOLI circular datestamp (21/1) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 868); the receipt for a double weight letter (20 soldi) and 10 soldi registration. Fresh and very fine. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8220.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7314 Bulgarien

    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1857/63: Covers (3) all sent prepaid with manuscript crosses on face panel denoting prepayment, each struck with straight line FRANCO and circular RUSTSCHUK datestamps in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). The earliest cover mailed to Budapest, the 1860 cover to Constantinople and the 1863 entire letter to Galatz. Fresh and very fine trio.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7315 Bulgarien

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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1862 & 1873: Covers (2) with 1862 cover sent unpaid from Rustchuk / Ruse to Constantinople struck with RUSTSCHUK despatch cds (8/12) in blue black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876), charged '2-20' on reverse in piastres and doubled to '5' piastres due on front panel; and 1873 cover to Sistov prepaid with FRANCO handstamp and RUSTSCHUK datestamp (29/10) in black, this being a sub-type with thinner lettering (Tchilinghirian fig. 877). An attractive pair. Opinions Todd (2014, 2015).
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7316 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V18
    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14, two examples used 1864 entire letter from Rustschuk / Ruse to Vienna tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (21/5) struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with Vienna datestamp of receipt (24/5) in black. A fresh and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7317 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V18+V21
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1863: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 14 used with 1864 5 s. rose, perf. 9½, used on bilingually addressed 1864 entire letter from Rustschuk / Ruse to Constantinople tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (6/11) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with 'Constantinopel' Austrian P.O. datestamp of receipt (9/11) in black. Minor imperfections but an extremely rare mixed issue franking. Opinion Todd (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1418.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7318 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V22
    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, used on circa 1868 cover from Rustschuk / Ruse to Constantinople tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (19/8) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with 'Constantinopel' Austrian P.O. datestamp of receipt (21/8) in black. Elaborate Company cachet on front in blue of Petkowitz & Popow. Central file fold but a fine cover: the 10 soldi rate is rare from Bulgaria.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7319 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V22
    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, two examples used on 1868 double rate cover from Rustschuk / Ruse to Constantinople tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (14/3) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with 'Constantinopel' Austrian P.O. datestamp of receipt (15/3) in black. Peripheral imperfections but a scarce cover.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7320 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V22
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1864: Arms 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, three examples used on 1866 registered cover from Rustschuk / Ruse to Vienna, with horizontal pair on obverse tied by two strikes of RECOM in black and 10 s. on reverse tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Two further strikes of straight line RECOM at right and FRANCO alongside (Tchilinghirian figs. 881, 882). Reverse with Vienna datestamp of receipt (6/6) in black. Just four registered covers from this period are recorded. A rare and fine cover. Signed G. Colla. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Muller Auction, New York, 20 June 1951; Collection Fritz Heimbüchler.rn 
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7321 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V22+V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1864: Arms 10 s. blue and 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, used on 1868 registered cover from Rustschuk / Ruse to Vienna tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamps (7/12) and straight line RECOM struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876, 882) alongside registration docket number. Reverse with part datestamp of receipt in black. Slight stain from gum of the 15 s. but a fresh and fine cover that displays well. Just four registered covers from this period in Bulgaria are recorded. Signed Pfenninger. Opinion Todd (2014).rnrn 
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 7322 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V23
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1864: Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½, horizontal pair used 1865 entire letter from Rustschuk / Ruse to Vienna tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (12/8) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with Vienna datestamp of receipt (15/8) in black. Slight hinge remnant on front otherwise a fresh and fine entire. Signed Calves. Opinion Todd (2014).rnrn 
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7323 Bulgarien

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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867: Cover internally docketed from Sistov to Constantinople mailed with RUSTSCHUK circular datestamp (6/2) in black (Tchilinghirian figs. 877). Apparently prepaid with manuscript '10' (soldi) at top (altered from '15'). Reverse with wreathed 'Constantinopel' cds of receipt (8/2). Fresh and very fine. Signed Nakri. Opinion Todd (2016).rnProvenance: Collection Nakri, DF, Geneva, 10 June 2016, lot 69158.rn 
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 7324 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 2
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    1867/78: 3 s. green, used on complete example of the "Neologist" Greek language Newspaper, issue for May 14, 1882 mailed to Cambridge, England, tied by bold strike of three line dated RUSTSCHUK circular datestamp (May 31) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 878). Some peripheral aging but an exceptional and very rare usage: in all probability the sole known Newspaper franking from Bulgaria. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1747.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7325 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 2+4
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867/78: 3 s. pale green and 10 s. blue in a vertical pair, used on 1873 single rate cover from Rustschuk / Ruse to Jersey, Channel Islands tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (29/10) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Red manuscript '8' pence credit on front and reverse with Jersey arrival cds (Nov 4). Minor imperfections but an extremely scarce destination, especially so from a Bulgaria Post Office. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection 'E.S.', DF, Geneva, Oct 2008, lot 20412.rn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7326 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 2+4
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867/78: 3 s. pale green (2) and 10 s. blue (3) used on 10 s. blue postal stationery envelope, mailed at double rate to London tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamps (21/8) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Red 'PD' on front and 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Aug 26). Minor imperfections but an extremely scarce usage of the postal stationery envelope in Bulgaria: believed unique. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection Fritz Heimbüchler.
    Ausruf : 7.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7327 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 3+4
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867/78: 5 s. red and 10 s. blue, used 1864 entire letter from Rustschuk / Ruse to Vienna tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (6/5) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with Vienna datestamp of receipt (9/5) in black. A fresh and fine entire. Signed G. Colla and U. Ferchenbauer. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton and Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140, May 2004, lot 916.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7328 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867/78: 10 s. blue used on circa 1868 cover from Rustschuk / Ruse bilingually addressed to Constantinople tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (7/9) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with wreathed 'Constantinopel' cds of receipt (9/9) in black. Fresh and very fine.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 7329 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 4
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867/78: 10 s. blue used on 1874 single rate cover from Rustschuk / Ruse to Kadikoy, Constantinople tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (28/2) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Austrian P.O. 'Constantinopel' arrival cds (3/3) in black on reverse. Placed into the Istanbul City Post with 'Sehir' overprinted 1869 1 pi. brown, irregular perf. 5-11 (Mi. 5B), applied to reverse and tied by oval 'Baghtche Capussi' datestamp in black. Small imperfections but an extremely scarce combination. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection Otto Hornung.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 7330 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 5
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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867/78: 15 s. brown used on 1871 cover from Rustschuk / Ruse to Vienna tied by circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (20/9) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Taxed at '25' kreuzers in manuscript blue crayon on arrival - reverse with Vienna arrival (23/9) - and original charge '20' deleted when found to be double weight. The charge should have been 30 kreuzers but it is probable that the addressee, a noted businessman of the time, collected the item from the Post Office. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1745; Collection Fritz Heimbüchler.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7331 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 7A+7C
    Austrian P.O.'s. 1867: 50 soldi brown, four used examples, two perf. 10½, two perf. 13, with two examples used in Rustschuk one with two line, the other with three line date in black (Tchilinghirian figs. 916, 917); 50 s. in pale rose shade cancelled by VARNA / 17. GIU. datestamp in blue (fig. 884) and a further example cancelled by three line dated 'Varna' cds (fig. 887) in black. Condition varies but a scarce group, the 50 soldi being rare used in Bulgaria.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7332 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : P2
    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1867/78: 5 s. red on buff postal stationery card, Italian language, used from Rustschuk / Ruse to Bucharest cancelled by circular three line dated RUSTSCHUK datestamp (8/11/80) struck in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 880). Bucharest arrival cds at left (Nov 9) in violet. Postal Stationery is extraordinarily scarce used in Bulgaria.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7333 Bulgarien

    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1868: Registered Receipt form for a letter to Vienna weighing 2½ loth, insured for 30 florins, charged at 50 soldi; struck with circular RUSTSCHUK datestamp (unusually without date) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 877) and manuscript '11.12.1868' alongside.rnScarce.
    Ausruf : 75 CHF
    Zuschlag : 75 CHF

    Losnr. : 7334 Bulgarien

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    Austrian P.O. in Rustschuk 1868: Postal Waybill "Frachtbrief" printed for Rustschuk, used for a 1 pound 17 loth parcel of 1'000 florins, prepaid at 2 florins 40 kreuzer, to be sent to Vienna, struck with straight line FRANCO and RUSTSCHUK circular datestamp (31/5) in black (Tchilinghirian figs. 877, 881) with LAUT ANGABE notification handstamp below above manuscript date. Fresh and very fine, a scarce form. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8230.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 7335 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 cover from Rustschuk to Galatz, tied by neat strike of circular 'RUSTZUK / 11 / X' datestamp struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916). Sender's cachet at left and reverse with oval framed 'GALATZ / 13 / X' datestamp of arrival in blue. Scarce and very fine. Opinion Todd (2013) Mi = € 500.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 7336 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 1A
    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 entire letter from Rustschuk to Braila, some cracking along file fold and small stain, tied by neat strike of circular 'RUSTZUK / 2 / VIII' datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) struck in blue Mi = € 500.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 7337 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 entire letter bilingually addressed from Rustschuk to Nikopoli, tied by good strike of circular 'RUSTZUK / 19 / X' datestamp struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916). A fine and attractive entire. Opinion Todd (2014) Mi = € 600.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 7338 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 2
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1868 cover from Rustschuk to Nikopoli, tied by good strike of circular 'RUSTZUK / 2 / V' datestamp struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916). Sender's cachet at left and reverse with circular 'GALAZ / 9 / XI' arrival in blue. Opinion Todd (2013) Mi = € 900.rnProvenance: Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1304.rn 
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 7339 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 3/I
    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on 1873 cover from Rustschuk to Galatz, tied by circular 'RUSTZUK / 4 / VIII' datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) struck in blue. Charged '20' due in blue crayon upon receipt in Galatz with faint arrival cds on reverse. Signed Ferchenbauer.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas Hitzler.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 7340 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on 1873 cover from Rustschuk to Galatz, tied by circular '25/9' datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 928a) struck in blue at Sistov and apparently mailed up river in error. Charged with circular "T" mark in black and manuscript '60' bani due in red crayon upon receipt in Galatz with faint 'Galatzi' arrival cds in black on reverse. Opinion Todd (2014).rn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 7341 Bulgarien

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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example with portion of adjoining stamp above, used on 1872 cover from Silistria via Rustschuk to Vienna, tied by oval framed AGENTIE / D.1. K.K. PR. DONAU / DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT / SILISTRIA handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 918) struck in blue. RUSTSCHUK Austrian P.O.cds of transit (18/9) struck in black alongside and charged with manuscript '20' kreuzers due in blue crayon upon receipt in Vienna (21/9). A superb cover, sold with a similar superb usage on small piece, signed Pfenninger and ex Heimbüchler. Opinions Todd (2014).rn 
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 7342 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : V22
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    Austrian P.O. in Sistov 1864: 10 s. blue, perf. 9½, a horizontal pair used on April 14, 1866 double weight cover from Sistov to Constantinople; the front panel with manuscript "Sistof" at top, the adhesives cancelled by pen strokes. Reverse with Austrian P.O. 'Constantinopel' cds (April 23) in black. An extremely rare and most attractive usage. Signed Nakri AIEP. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8234.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 7344 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna, tied by circular '11/8' datestamp and by oval AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928a). Charged '10' kreuzers due in manuscript upon arrival (14/8) in Vienna. Signed Pfenninger. Opinion Todd (2014) Mi = € 500.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 7345 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, a used example, somewhat stained from glue and cleaning, on 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Nikopoli endorsed 'franco', tied by circular '20/11' datestamp and by oval AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928a). Opinion Todd (2014) Mi = € 600.rnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2566.rn 
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 170 CHF

    Losnr. : 7346 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 2
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1869 entire letter from Sistov to Orsova tied by circular '22/7' datestamp and by oval AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928a). Superb and fresh entire of great visual appeal. Rare. Signed Friedl, Bloch. Opinion Todd (2013) Mi = € 900.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Smith FRPSL, Corinphila sale 182, Sept 2013, lot 1422.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 7347 Bulgarien

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    Katalognummer : 2
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1868 entire letter from Sistov to Orsova tied by circular '6/5' datestamp and by oval AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928a). The cover slightly cleaned and aging around perfs. but scarce. Opinion Todd (2013) Mi = € 900.rn 
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF
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