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Lot# 6005 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 6005 Romania

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    1851: Entire letter written in Svishtov, Bulgaria to Bucharest, hand carried across the Danube to Zimnicea where struck with superb Cyrillic circular "CLEANED AT ZIMNICEA QUARANTINE" handstamp in black with Eagle motif in centre; and rastel punched for disinfection. An exceptional example of this rarity (this handstamp precedes any Romanian postal marking) with further comments on this handstamp see Meyer "Disinfected Mail" page 128. Exceptional. Ex collection Sassower.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold