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  • Lot# : 1791 Romania

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    18 bani red, fresh colour and regular large margins, tied by "GALATI 18/12" ornamental cds (Kiriac A65 fig. 394) to cover front with framed "P.P." and straight line "JSMAIL" (Kiriac C4 fig. 1524) handstamps in blue alongside. Despatched to Taganrog at the Sea of Azov, Southern Russia with Bolgrad in Romanian Southern Bessarabia and Kubez in Russian Bessarabia transit, Taganrog arrival (Dec 28, 1869, Julian calender) cds's as well as "13 k" due alongside. Adress partially erased and some minor flaws but a very rare item according to the November 1867 postal treaty between Romania and Russia.

    Note: After closure of the Russian PO's in Romania border post offices were opened in Sculeni and Bolgrad which dealt with the correspondence between both countries. The internal part of the postage had to be paid by the sender, while the internal Postage Due was then to be paid by the addressee.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF