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Lot# 6030 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6030 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Company in Valachia 1853 (May 14): Entire letter from Braila to Ruschuk struck with circular "D.D.S.G. / IBRAILA / P.P." in bluish black (Tchilinghirian fig. 802). An exceptional strike of this very scarce handstamp on cover, the entire with heavy file folds and edge wear stabilised from the inner side, still a desirable item with this elusive handstamp. Signed Pfenninger.rnrnNote: Tchilinghirian & Stephens mention that this handstamp was probably manufactured in Constantinople for fully prepaid covers with markings existing only for the offices in Constantinople, Galatz, Ibraila and Varna, starting in August 1844. The Lloyd Agency and Consular Office only opened in September 1845 and took over the the deep water services from the DDSG which restricted its services to the Danube and the route to Odessa. In the present case, this postmark was used on a DDSG service on the lower Danube, a usage which can be seen up to 1865, even as an obliterator on DDSG adhesives.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold