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  • Lot# : 1644 Romania

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    1859 (Nov 4): Stampless entire letter prepaid from Jassy to Galatz struck on front with 'Jassy / Moldova' despatch cds (4/11) in red (Kiriac fig. 279) and oval framed FRANCO / JASSY in red - the earliest recorded usage of this marking (Kiriac fig. 311). Reverse with 'Galatz / Moldova' cds of receipt (5/11) in blue. Rare and most probably unique.

    Note: The 'Franco' markings were released by the Post Office on Monday, November 2, 1859. The reason for their issue was that Postmasters, notably at Berlad, had been using the circular dated types (Kiriac fig. 271-286) to re-use postage stamps by overlaying the circular dated cancels and then pocket the cash difference. This explains why all the 1859 'Franco' markings (Kiriac fig 301-321) were each issued in different formats.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF