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    1861 (April 7): Entire letter from Craiova via Bucharest to Galatz, mailed in the 'Interim' period prior to the joining of the two Principalities, struck with superb strike of rare BUCAREST / WALACHEI datestamp (4/7, date inverted in error) in bright red (Kiriac fig. 269) and annotated alongside "28" parale in manuscript prepaid. Fine strike of two line dated BRAILA / APR 9 transit in blue at upper right (Kiriac fig. 236) and "Galatz / Moldova" datestamp of arrival displaying well on reverse (9/4) in black. On arrival the cover was charged a further 40 parale to pay in red crayon. Small imperfections to the letter sheet and some peripheral ageing but a rare cover. Illustrated in Handbook II on page 63. Certificate Heimbüchler (2012).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold