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Catalogue 280: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part III)
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  • Lot# : 6020 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Smyrna 1844c: Second page of entire letter from Smyrna to Constantinople with a fine strike of the framed "D.D.S.G. / P.P. / SMYRNE" handstamp in black (Tranmer fig. 22). The cover shows two carantine slits. Some wear of no importance, an extremely rare postmark.rnNote:  In 1829, the Donau-Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschft (DDSG) was founded. It supplied postal services on the Danube as well as on the Black and Aegean Sea. In 1845, the DDSG services were restricted to the Danube and Odessa. The shipmail service along the Aegean coast of Asia Minor never worked satisfactorily resulting in a low number of surviving covers with the two known types of prephilatelic Smyrna DDSG PP handstamps. Another cover is depicted in Smith - Austrian Post Offices in the Levant on p. 157.rnReference: Cover displayed in Ringström & Tester - Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World, part 22 on p. 71. rnProvenance: Collection Franz See; Corinphila sale 62 (May 1979), lot 2523.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6021 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on 1866 cover from Sistov to Galatz, tied by thimble "16 / 8" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A). Reverse with oval arrival datestamp (July 17) of the DDSG post office in blue. Light horizontal filing fold, an attractive cover.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 99 (June 1997), lot 8344.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6022 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on July 1869 cover from Sistov to Galatz, tied only by thimble "27 / 7" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A), decorative cyrillic company cachet alongside. Reverse with oval arrival cds of the same day in blue. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6023 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on October 1869 cover from Sistov to Pest, tied by oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928) and as usual in Sistov by thimble "27 / 10" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A). Front with light '10' (kreuzer) due for the Austrian part of the journey. Reverse with "PEST 31 / 10 69" arrival cds. An attractive item with partial prepayment for the DDSG part of the journey.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6024 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a fine used example on November 1872 cover from Ruschuk to Galatz, tied by "RUSTZUK 18 / XI" cds of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916). Reverse with thimble "GALATI 21 NOV. 72" cds of the Romanian post office. On obverse a '20' (bani) due was added in blue crayon for the Romanian part of the journey. Vertical file fold well away from the adhesive, an interesting cover after the closure of all Austrian / Hungarian offices at the end of March 1869.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6025 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1878 10 kr. green, in the rare late Type II, subtype 17 from position 74, a used example on undated envelope from Sistov to Ibraila, the adhesive tied by fair oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928). Reverse with blue company cachet. The cover roughly opened at top, horizontal and vertical file fold, one with paper split, some minor toning, nevertheless a most interesting usage of the new type. Cert. Alberto Diena (1972) not mentioning the type Mi = € 2'800.rnNote: This type was a new die with 20 impressions / subtypes in two vertical rows of ten. rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel, March 1972, lot 312.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6026 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1870 10 kr. red, a used example on September 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova, the adhesive tied by clear "OREAVA 13 / IX" cds of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). A fine and attractive cover with this rare adhesive from this small office. Mi = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6027 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Co, incoming mail to Romania 1863 (March 16): Unpaid Entire letter from Manchester to Galatz, endorsed "Via Paris, Vienna & Basiasch", struck on obverse with despatch and French "ANGL. 17 MARS 63 CALAIS" entry cds's. It received on reverse LONDON and WIEN transit as well as "GALLATZ 28 / 3" arrival cds in blue of the consular PO (Tchilinghirian fig. 743).rnNote: The cover was tranported to Baziasch nearby the border to Vallachia with the train, thereafter with the DDSG to Gallatz where it was given to the consular post office.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6028 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on 1866 lettersheet from Piquet to Galatz tied by light oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / PIQUET" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 784) in black. As usual in Piquet, the adhesive was also tied by thimble "27 / 7" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 317) in black. A decorative "Popp & Co / Piquet" company cachet alongside. Reverse with oval arrival datestamp (July 29) of the DDSG post office in blue. Light file folds, an appealing cover. Mi = € 520+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 6029 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on 1866 lettersheet from Oltenitza to Galatz tied by clear oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / OLTENITZA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 800). Reverse with oval arrival datestamp (Aug 17) of the DDSG post office in blue. Lightest vertical file fold, an attractive cover. Signed A. Diena Mi = € 520+.rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel (March 1972), lot 63.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6030 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on June 1866 entire letter from Calafat to Braila, Faranga correspondence, tied by crisp "CALAFAT 21 / X" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 782). An appealing entire, cert. Ferchenbauer (1992).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6031 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romaria: 1867 17 kr. lilac, a used example on 1868 cover from Giurgevo to Ibraila, tied by oval "AGENTIE GIURGEVO / SALDIRT / 14 JUN." datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 795). Two file folds away from stamp and postmark do not distract from this very attractive usage of this rare adhesive. Signed A. Diena Mi = € 950+.rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel, March 1972, lot 149.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 6032 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in the Romania: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a fine used example on March 1870 entire letter from Calafat to Orsova, tied by "CALAFAT 22 / III" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 782). Light vertical file fold well away from the adhesive, some toning, nevertheless a fine centire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6033 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on entire letter, written on September 9, 1869 from Ibraila to Nicopoli, the adhesive tied by framed "BRAILA / Porto payé" handstamp of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 805). Vertical file fold well away from the adhesive, some blunted perfs, of no importance for this interesting cover.rnNote: After the closure of all Austrian / Hungarian offices at the end of March 1869 and in order to avoid any Romanian postage, mail could obviously be given directly to the DDSG administration. The latest known usage of this handstamp is from September 16, 1869.rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel, March 1972, ex lot 196.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6034 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in the Dobrudja: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a fine used example with large parts of the upper neighbouring adhesive on October 1870 cover from Czernavoda to Turnu-Severin, tied by "CZERNAWODA 4 / 10" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 851). A rare usage, not in the Steindler collection.rnNote: Receiver of the letter was Emanuel van Meerbeck, a Belgian engineer who served as an officer in the Austrian Army and originated from a family of brewers in Hasselt-Limburg. In 1857 he founded the brewery 'Trajan' in Turnu Severin.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6035 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1866: 17 kr. scarlet,  perf. 12, tied by oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "SILISTRIA / 110" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 299) to piece, with manuscript dash between '1' and '10'. A very fine strike of a very scarce marking. Signed A. Diena.rnNote: The dash within the number suggests that this number is not the number of the vessel or the trip but a date. Thus, this stamp was used on October 1st.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6036 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1866: 17 kr. scarlet,  perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover from Czernavoda to Orsova tied by oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "GERMANIA / 27" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 294). Adhesive separated by scissor cut at right, some acid ink, of no importance for this item with a fine strike of this very scarce marking, only one piece and this cover are known. Cert. Alberto Diena (1972).rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Tchilinghirian & Stephens on p. 176.rnProvenance: Collection J. Steindler, RL, Basel (March 1972) lot 97.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6037 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, tied by fair oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "DEBRECZIN / 5." in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 290) to entire letter from Galatz to Ibraila, company cachet alongside. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, an appealing and interesting cover. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6038 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1878: 10 kr. green, type II, tied by oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "SZECHENYI / 34" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 300) to piece. Irregular perforation as usual, a very fine strike of a very scarce marking. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6039 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co: 1867 10 kr. green in type I, perf. 9½; nine of the ten subtypes in unused conditions with or without gum, on the original sheet with writeup. Mi = € 1'170.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF
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