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Lot# 2695 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2695 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3
    Braila (Ibraila) 1867: 5 s. red, a used example, horizontally creased, on 1868 Printed Matter entire letter to Vienna tied by "JBRAILA" cds (July 24) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 730). Reverse with Vienna arrival datestamp (July 28) in black. File fold detracts but a very rare overpayment of 1 soldi for the 4 soldi Printed Matter rate - the sole recorded such usage from any Romanian Office.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF