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Lot# 6038 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6038 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Co: 1870 10 kr. red, an already glued example, used again on entire letter internally dated "2. April 1871" from Galatz to Ruschuk tied by clear framed two-line Ship Sailing handstamp "EILDAMPFER / ORIENT" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 318). Cover with wear and tear, the adhesive with strong gum staining at right and perforation irregularities, nevertheless a most interesting item with a fine strike of this elusive marking. Cert. Goller (2022) Mi = € 2'200.rnNote: This handstamp type of the express vessel 'ORIENT' is only known from few journeys at the beginning of the 1870s.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF