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  • Lot# : 5076 Romania

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    Catalogue# : 17+18+33
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    1868: 2 bani orange, 1870 3 b. violet and 1872 10 b. blue (4 examples, two with faults) all used on 1872 charming cover to Capt. Harvey R.E. in London, tied by "Galatz" datestamps (July 28) in black (Kiriac fig. 500). The 2 b. and 3 b. adhesives superb with the 2 bani showing vertical frame line at left running 1½ mm. into the top margin, the 3 b. additionally tied by PD in red and the 10 b. adhesives two of which were damaged on application are of fresh colour. Reverse with "Brelasu / Oswiecim" TPO (Aug 2) and London arrival datestamp (Aug 5). Minor flap repair on reverse but a colourful and rare mixed issue franking. Illustrated in Handbook II on page 279 and in Edition D'Or vol XII on page 142. Certificate Heimbüchler (2010).
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF