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Lot# 6036 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6036 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1866: 17 kr. scarlet,  perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover from Czernavoda to Orsova tied by oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "GERMANIA / 27" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 294). Adhesive separated by scissor cut at right, some acid ink, of no importance for this item with a fine strike of this very scarce marking, only one piece and this cover are known. Cert. Alberto Diena (1972).rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Tchilinghirian & Stephens on p. 176.rnProvenance: Collection J. Steindler, RL, Basel (March 1972) lot 97.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF