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  • Lot# : 5023 Romania

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    81 parale blue on blued wove paper, the superb appearing large margined used example, thinned at left but without repairs, cancelled by "Jassy / Moldova" datestamp (Kiriac fig. 279) struck in red (4/9) inverted; of the 27 used examples recorded this is the sole example of the 81 parale cancelled in red and unique thus. Slightest of corner bends mentioned for accuracy only, otherwise of delightful aspect and of great rarity, with part of the original gum remaining on the reverse. Illustrated in Handbook I on page 375, in Handbook III on page 47 and in Edition D'Or on page 63. Signed Thier. Certificate Heimbüchler (2010) Gi 3 = £ 44'000/Scott 4 = $ 55'000/Mi = EUR 48'000.
    Provenance: Collection René Berlingen.
    Starting bid : 50,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 50,000 CHF