Lot# 1707 - 196-201 Auction
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Lot# : 1707 Romania
1869: 10 bani blue (5 examples) used with single 25 b. orange & blue, all without margins, used on 1869 cover from Galatz endorsed 'via Ostend' at correct 75 bani rate to London, tied by GALATI datestamps (2/12) in black (Kiriac fig. 394). Framed 'PD' in black at top and 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Dec 9) in red. Reverse of cover with Vienna transit cds (Dec 7) in black. Some age spots at lower left but Great Britain is a surprisingly scarce destination for classic Romanian mail.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 3,800 CHF