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Lot# 1503 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1503 Romania

    1862: Entire letter from Ploesti to Galatz, accompanying a gold parcel, struck with rare latin PLOESCI / MAR. 13 datestamp in red (Kiriac fig. 249), BRAILA transit in watery pale blue ink at top, taxed on arrival in Galatz (March 16) with fair framed Galatz due marking "PORTO 58 LEI 10 PAR" with charge due (58 lei, 10 parale) in manuscript (Kiriac fig. C3). Heavy file fold but very rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF