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  • Lot# : 5107 Romania

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    Catalogue# : 33
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    1872: 10 bani blue, perf. 12½, a fine used example on 1872 entire letter to Braila, endorsed "Cu Vaporu" (by ship) and thus travelled down the Danube by D.D.S.G. vessel, tied by bold strike of CALAFAT / SERA datestamp (Aug 6) in blue (Kiriac fig. 447) and framed "P.D." alongside. Reverse witrh Braila arrival cds (8/8) in black. A charming and rare entire. Illustrated in Handbook II on page 267 and Edition D'Or vol XII on page 131. Signed Heimbüchler.
    Note: For further information on Romanian DDSG covers see the fine Gabriel Sassower articles in the "London Philatelist" (July/Aug., 1978 and April 2003).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF