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  • Lot# : 2867 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870 (March): 17 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, tied to 1867 entire letter to Orsova by circular Roman dated "LOM - PALANKA" datestamp (14/VI) well struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 899). The adhesive just touched by file fold but an attractive and very scarce entire Mi = € 600+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4379.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2868 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870c.: 10 kr. yellow-green, Type I, perf. 9½, a used example, tied to cover to Widdin by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / LOM-PALANKA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 898), with rare usage of circular "AUSGEFOLGT" (Delivered) Roman dated  arrival (31 / VII) applied in Widdin. Some minor soiling and imperfections to envelope but a very scarce usage. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XVIII on page 77. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 4412; Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 166, Dec 2010, lot 5460.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2869 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, Type I, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1871 cover to Rustchuk tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / LOM-PALANKA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 898). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and attractive cover. Signed R. Calves.rnrnProvenance: Köhler, Wiesbaden, Oct 1977.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2870 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, Type I, perf. 9½, a used example, on 27 May 1871 entire letter to Rustchuk tied by three line dated "LOM-PALANKA 18 / 4 / 72" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 900). The adhesive with one slight age spot and over file fold but a very fine strike of this extremely rare datestamp.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2549.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2871 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, scissor separated at right, on 27 May 1871 entire letter to Orsova tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / LOM-PALANKA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 898). A fine and attractive cover - a rare stamp used in Lom Palanka, Tchilinghirian & Stephen only recorded one usage from Lom Palanka bearing the 10 kr. red. Signed A. Diena Mi = € 2'200+.rnrnProvenance: DF, Zurich, 2 Dec 1985, lot 21194.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2872 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1871 entire letter to Orsova tied by circular three line Roman dated "SALDIRT / 21 / VI / 71" (Settled - Paid) cds in blue (Tchilinghirian figs. 825 and 901). This datestamp was most probably a book-keeping cancellation applied to receipts rather than a postal one. The 10 kr. red is rare on cover from Lom Palanka with Tchilinghiran & Stephen recording just one cover. Illustrated in Dr. G. Popov "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" on page 29 and mentioned on page 513 and illustrated on page 514 in Tchilinghirian & Stephen and in Edition D'Or volume XVIII on page 70.The sole recorded usage of the datestamp as a canceller on letter. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 240; Collection Karajanov, Corinphila sale 133, 6-9 June 2002, lot 1138.rn                     Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5698.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2873 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. deep green, Type I, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 cover to Vienna tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / LOM-PALANKA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 898). The cover trans-shipped at Baziasch and struck with "BAZIAS" cds (April 15) at right and by italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" upon arrival in Vienna (applied to loose Ship Letters) in black where charged "10 kr." due (for postage within Austria) in red manuscript. Illustrated in "The Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World" by S. Rinströom and H.E. Tester on page 76. A fine and very scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection S. Ringström.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2874 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 27 April 1868 entire letter from Nicopolis to Rustchuk tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / NICOPOLI" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 905) in blue. Illustrated in Dr. G. Popov "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" on page 30. Mail from Nicopolis is scarce, this cover demonstrating an early usage of the 10 kreuzer green on a fine and attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2551.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2875 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a fine appearing example on 23 June 1868 entire letter to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / NICOPOLI" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 905) in blue. The adhesive crossed by file fold but one of just two covers recorded from Nicopoli bearing this stamp, the other also being from this correspondence (ex Meyer collection). Illustrated in Tchilinghirian & Stephen on page 516. A very rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 122; Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4383.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2876 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 5 April 1871 cover from Odessa, Ukraine to Nicopolis tied on arrival by Roman dated "NICOPOLI / 9 / IV" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig.906) in blue. The adhesive just touched by horizontal file fold but a rare and most attractive usage. An important cover, the sole recorded example of this stamp used in Nicopolis.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2552.

    INFO: Letter written in Braila, Romania and not as described from Odessa!
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2877 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1872c.: An official cover from Nicopolis to Sistov cancelled solely by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / NICOPOLI" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 905) in blue. Further strike of the handstamp used as seal on reverse of the entire. A superb strike and extremely rare thus.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, 27 May 2015, lot 8239.                               
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2878 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1874 entire letter from Nicopolis to Galatz, Romania tied by Roman dated "NICOPOLI / 18 / X" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 906) in blue. "GALATZI" Romanian P.O. arrival cds (Oct 20) at right in black and charged "10" bani due on arrival in blue crayon manuscript. File fold just above the adhesive, a fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 268.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 2879 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    DDSG / DSNC 1864: Austrian Arms 15 s. brown, perf. 9½ used on 1865 entire letter from Oreava to Constantinople tied by rare Roman dated "OREAVA / 17 / VIII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). Reverse with Rustchuk transit (Aug 22) and Austrian P.O. in Constantinople arrival (Aug 23). Superb strike and of great rarity - this adhesive issue was not sold at Oreava and this cover bears the earliest recorded strike of this rare marking. An exhibition item for the connoisseur. Signed G. Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi, A. Diena, M. Raybaudi. Cert. E. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection Achille Rivolta, Harmers SA, Lugano, 13 Feb 1992, lot 554.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2880 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. red, perf. 12, a used example, on 1867 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by neat strike of Roman dated "OREAVA / 25 / VII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). The datestamp prior to it's later damage with bar present between 25/VII. A fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 26; Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4387.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2881 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example, scissor cut separation at right, used on 1868 cover frm Oreava to Pesth, Hungary tied by Roman dated "OREAVA / 1 / III" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). Transferred to the Austrian Post with "ALT-ORSOVA" cds (March 3) in black. Charged "10" bani due in blue crayon manuscript on arrival in Pesth. A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.F. Hurt; Robson Lowe, Zurich, 18 April 1985, lot 2032.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2882 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by neat strike of Roman dated "OREAVA / 4 / IV" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). The datestamp showing signs of wear with no bar between dates. A fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 243; Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4386.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2883 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, on 29 Sept 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by wonderful strike of rare framed "OREAVA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 911). Charged "6" kreuzer due on arrival with reverse showing "Alt-Orsova" arrival cds (Oct 1). Sensibly cleaned but a splendid cover, illustrated in Tchilinghirian on page 516 who states "Steindler has six covers with this cancellation, with just one bearing the 10 kr. red", which he retained for his collection. Illustrated in Edition D'Or volume XVIII on page 51. Extremely rare. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 143 March 1972, lot 245; Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3572; Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5702.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2884 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1872 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by neat strike of Roman dated "OREAVA / 1 / XI" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). The datestamp showing signs of wear with no bar between dates. A fresh and fine entire.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2885 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 13 May 1874 entire from Oreava to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / OREAVA" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 908) in blue. Transferred to Romanian P.O. with "GALATZI" arrival cds (May 15) at right and charged "10" bani due on arrival in blue crayon manuscript. File fold well below the slightly aged adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2886 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1863c.: Stampless Official  cover probably from Sulina or Varna addressed to Rustchuk, struck on arrival with oval framed "ANGEKOMMEN / IN / RUSTZUK / 16 SEP" arrival dastestamp in blue-black ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 913). Reverse with Rustchuk arrival datestamp. There are just two recorded covers bearing this marking, discussed in Tchilinghirian on page 518, the recorded covers (both dated 1863) belonging to Franz See and Edwin Müller respectively. Rare.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2887 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1863: Official stampless entire letter from Galatz, Romania struck with "GALAZ" oval despatch datestamp (April 4) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 810). Struck on arrival with oval framed "AGENTIE RUTZUK / SALDIRT / 5 APR." handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 914) to denote no charge to be raised - this marking only known used in 1863. Particularly fine strikes and very rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2555.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2888 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. red, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 cover from Rustchuck to Galatz tied by Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 28 / VII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) and just below oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "AUSTRIA / 49" also in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 286) - presumed applied only to the top cover in a batch of letters and thus of great rarity. Reverse with oval framed "GALATZ / 31 / VII" Roman dated arrival in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 809). Slight restoration to cover at left not affecting the appearance with all strikes superb - a very rare and delightful entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, 14 March 1972, lot 28; Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4388.rn                    
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2889 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz tied by bold strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 20 / VIII" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in bright blue. Reverse with "GALATZ" oval Roman dated handstamp (21 / VIII) in blue. A fine and most attractive entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2890 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz tied by bold strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 21 / IX" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in bright blue. Reverse with "GALATZ" oval Roman dated handstamp (23 / IX) in blue. A fine and most attractive entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2891 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example showing portions of adjoining stamp at left, on 1869 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz, Romania tied by fine strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 19 / IX" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in blue. Reverse with "GALAZ" arrival in blue (20/9). An unusual and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2892 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870c.: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on cover from Rustchuk to Silistria, tied by oval framed "D.D.S.G. / AGENTIE / RUSTZUK" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 915). A very rare usage on cover, believed unique, Tchilinghirian states "very scarce" with no example recorded in either the Steindler or Capellaro collections. Signed Nakri AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, 27 May 2015, lot 8244.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2893 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz, Romania tied by Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 16 / V" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in blue. Reverse with superb three line sender's cachet in blue and charged "10" bani due in blue manuscript. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2894 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Constantinople, tied by Austrian Consular Post Office "RUSTSCHUK / 22 / 8" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 876) in black with "T" mark in black below. Reverse with "Constantinopel" three line dated arrival cds (Aug 23) and charged "20" soldi due in blue manuscript being double the deficiency. A fine and rare entire with a DDSG adhesive cancelled at the Consular Post Office.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2895 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    DDSG / DSNC 1878: 10 kr. green, Type II, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz, Romania tied by fine strike of Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 4 / VI" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in blue. Reverse with arrival cds and charged "20" bani due in red manuscript. Adhesive crossed by file fold but a fine and extremely rare entire. Signed Herbert Bloch, Edwin Müller. Certificate O. Friedl & H. Bloch (1981) Mi = € 2'800+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2896 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : (20)
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    DDSG / DSNC 1882: Bulgaria 50 st. beep blue on rose-pink, a used example on 1889 imprinted "Erste k.k. priv. Donau-Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft" envelope carried at single registered rate to Copenhagen, tied by bilingual "Ruse / Roustchouk" cds (Nov 15). Reverse with oval "1. K. K. P. / D.D.S.G. / AGENTIE / RUSTZUK" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 912) alongside Copenhagen arrival (Nov 19) cds. Envelope sensibly opened for Exhibit display. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2897 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1887: Receipt for "Gold Francs 4.50" for a Third Class ticket between Rustchuk and Galatz, headed "Donau Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft" in blue, signed off and dated at base "Rustchuk 8 Juli 1887" in manuscript, struck with oval framed "1. K. K. P. / D.D.S.G. / AGENTIE / RUSTZUK" struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 912). Scarce and fine, found only on Fiscal documents.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2898 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 cover from Sistov to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "SILISTRIA / 21 / 5" handstamp in blue with manuscript date "21/" in ink instead of using the Ship Number (Tchilighirian fig. 300). A very early usage of the 17 kreuzer scarlet - only issued on April 15, 1866. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 44. This cover is also discussed in Tchilinghirian on page 185. An outstanding cover of great importance. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 37; Collection S. Ringström; Collection Karajanov, Corinphila sale 133, 6-9 June 2002, lot 1128.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2899 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on circa 1868 envelope addressed from Silistria to Braila, Romania tied by Roman dated "SILISTRIA / 5 / VI" cds in blue (Tchilighirian fig. 919). An early use of this marking, untaxed on arrrival which may suggest a later usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 2900 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on April 1874 cover from Silistria to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D 1. K.K. PR. DONAU / DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT / SILISTRIA" handstamp used as despatch in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 918). "GALATZI" arrival cds (April 3) in black at right and manuscript "10" bani due on arrival. A fine and rare example of this cancellation, only recorded on this stamp by Tchilinghirian and Stephen. Signed Ferchenbauer. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2013).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2901 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 25 July 1874 cover from Silistria to Pesth, Hungary tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D 1. K.K. PR. DONAU / DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT / SILISTRIA" handstamp used as despatch in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 918). "BAZIAS" cds of tranit (July 26) and charged "10" kreuzer due in blue crayon. Pesth arrival cds (July 27) on reverse. A rare usage, only this stamp is known with this cancellation on cover. Delightful and rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2557.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2902 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1876 cover from Silistria to Galatz, Romania tied by Roman dated "SILISTRIA / 14 / VIII" cds in blue (Tchilighirian fig. 919). Circular "T" marking in black and reverse with Galatz cds (Aug 16) of receipt and charged "20" due upon arrival in blue crayon. Scarce early usage of the "T" marking on a fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2558.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2903 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : (32+34)
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    DDSG / DSNC 1864: Austrian Arms 5 kreuzer rose and 15 kr. brown, perf. 9½, used examples tied to small piece by "Von Sistow" manuscript cancellation in brownish ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 926) with red crayon line below, formerly used to denote pre-payment on Austrian pre-adhesive entires. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgairen" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 46 and Tchilinghirian on page 520, extremely rare and very fine.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1972, lot 2561.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2904 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : V16+V23
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    DDSG / DSNC 1863/64: Austrian Arms 5 soldi rose perf. 14 and 15 soldi brown, perf. 9½, used examples tied to the famous cover to Constantinople endorsed "via Kustendjé" at top, tied by "Von Sistow" manuscript cancellation in brownish ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 927) with red crazon line below, formerly used to denote pre-payment on Austrian pre-adhesive entires. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgairen" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 46 and in Tchilinghirian on page 520, extremely rare and very fine.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1972, lot 2562.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2905 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: Entire letter from Sistov to Vienna struck by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928) and weak strike of circulr date marking; over-struck by large oval "D.D.S.G." official cachet (unrecorded by Tchilnghirian) struck in deep blue. "Alt-Orsova" transit cds (Oct 27) in black and charge "10" kreuzer for amount due to pay; reverse with Vienna arrival (Oct 30). Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 67, unrecorded in Tchilinghirian, Kelly and Ringström & Tester.rnrnProvenance: DF, Zurich, Nov 1991, lot 21321.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2906 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, used on unusual 25 Feb 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Rustchuk, being a Consignee's letter with endorsements at top, originally sent Westwards with goods to Nicopoli then returning Eastwards again through Sistov and on to Rustchuk, there tied on arrival by "RUTSTZUK / 6 / III" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916). A most unusual entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2556.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2907 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "19 / 10" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). Reverse with "Alt-Orsova" cds and taxed "20" in red crayon for 20 kreuzer due. Cover with file folds away from the adhesive, an attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2568.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2908 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, a used example on 13 March 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "13 / 3" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). Reverse with Alt-Orsova cds (15/3) and Vienna arrival (18/3) in red. Charged with manuscript "10" kreuzer due in red crayon. Cover with file folds crossing the adhesive, nonetheless an attractive cover, Ringström & Tester record the 10 kr. perf. 9½ from 21 March 1867 as the earliest recorded date - this cover therefore demostrating the earliest date of use of this stamp.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2909 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1868 cover from Sistov to Orsova tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "25 / 4" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). A fine example of this scarce stamp on letter.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2565.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2910 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Galatz, tied solely by circular date marking "25/3" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A), a fine and unusual usage without the oval "Agentie / Sistov" handstamp. Scarce. Signed Georges Lamy.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2911 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1869 entire letter from Sistov to Orsova tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "24 / 3" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). A superb and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2912 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on circa 1869 wrapper from Sistov to Rustchuk, cancelled by rare usage of Roman dated "AUSFOLGT" (Delivered) circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 823). A very rare usage of this datestamp on letter - translated as "Forwarded" by Tchilinghirian and "Delivered" by Ringström & Tester. The cancellation was utilised briefly prior to the delivery of the Roman dated Sistov datestamp. Insignicant imperfections but very rare. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3584; Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5715.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2913 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 1870 entire letter from Sistov to Braila, Romania tied by bold strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 5 / X" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Superb and rare so fine.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2914 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 1870 entir letter from Sistov to Orsova tied by very fine strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 12 / XII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck below with superb strike of Paddle Steamer "STADT PEST / 26" oval framed handstamp also in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 315). A beautiful and extremely rare cover for the connoisseur of both DDSG and Bulgarian philately. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 250; Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3581; Collection Emil Capellaro Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5714.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2915 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1871 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna, tied by fine strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 26 / III" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck on arrival as a loose Ship Letter in Vienna (March 28) with italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" and due marking "10 Nk." (new kreuzer) handstamps both in black. A scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 2916 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1871 entire letter from Sistov to Orsova, tied by bold strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 14 / VI" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Fresh and very fine appearance.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2917 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 1871 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna, tied by bold strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 25 / IV" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck on arrival as a loose Ship Letter in Vienna (May 2) with italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" and due marking "10 Nk." (new kreuzer) handstamps both in black. A scarce and most attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4395.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2918 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    DDSG / DSNC 1878: 10 kr. green, Type II, perf. 9½, a used example on 1878 cover to Vienna via Baziasch tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928). "BAZIAS" cds of transit (Oct 3) in black and struck on arrival in Vienna with italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" in black, applied to loose Ship Letters. Early usage of the Type II, first recorded used on 9 September 1878. A fine example of a rare stamp on letter Mi = € 2'800.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 307.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2919 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1844 (July 17): Prepaid entire letter from Varna to Constantinople mailed at the DDSG office prior to it's closing in 1845 and its transfer to the Austrian Lloyd; struck with circular wreathed handstamp "P.P. / VARNA" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 932). The finest of the two known strikes both from the same correspondence, this handstamp omitted by Ringström & Tester as the cancellation omits the "DDSG" (found on examples from Constantinople, Galatz and Ibraila), the handstamp erroneously shown in Tchilinghirian on page 524 but properly recorded by Edwin Müller (#2151a) who would have recorded this cover in Franz See's collection. A great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2571.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2920 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: Austria 15 soldi. brown, coarse whiskers, a used example cancelled by "Widdin / 24-4" in manuscript ink. Tchilinghirian records an example of the 1864 5 s. rose used in Widdin only, the great rarity of these usages presumably due to the Consular Office not opening until October 1868. Unrecorded in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov. Rare and possibly unique.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2921 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1877 10 kr. green, Type I, two single used examples tied by one clear strike of "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 933). The right stamp faulty but an extremely rare usage from a cover with a weight higher than one loth. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2922 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 10 June 1868 entire letter to Braila, Romania tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 933) and most unusual usage of the Sistov circular date (10/6) handstamp (fig. 928a) both in blue applied on despatch. A scarce and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2923 DDSG

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    DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1 June 1868 entire letter to Vienna, endorsed at top "Widin" in manuscript, tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 933). Charged "20" kreuzer due in red crayon upon delivery (June 6). A fine and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2572.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2924 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 16 April 1868 bilingually addressed entire letter to Vienna tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / WIDDIN" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 933) in blue. "Alt-Orsova" transit cds (April 18) in black at top. Charged "10" kreuzer due in manuscript on arrival. File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2925 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. deep green, perf. 9½, a used example on 10 April 1868 entire letter from Braila, Romania with sender's cachet at top right in blue to Nicopolis, Bulgaria cancelled by framed "PORT. PAYÉ" handstamp (Post Paid) in deep blue applied at the Braila Agency (Tchilinghirian fig. 804). One of the earliest recorded usages of the 10 kreuzer green on letter. Illustrated in "The Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World" on page 74. An extremely rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.F. Hurt (April 1953); Collection S. Ringström.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2926 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 14 August 1869 entire letter from Braila, Romania to Nicopoli tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "SOFIE / 20" superbly struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 302). A truly wonderful entire of the greatest scarcity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2525.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2927 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, small crease at top corner, on 12 June 1871 cover from Galatz, Romania (with sender's cachet at left in blue) to Sistov, tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "METTERNICH / 17" struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 297). A fine cover of great scarcity.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2928 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1854/72: Group five covers incl. 1854 incoming mail written by the 'Locomotive and Marine Engine Works' in Newcastle upon Tyne and directed to the 'Imperial & Royal Steam navigation Co' in Vienna, also four covers originating from Sistov in Bulgaria with different 10 kr. frankings in red and green, two of them only with the thimble circular datestamp, directed to Braila, Orsova and Galatz. An appealing selection ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2933 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1873 cover from Tulcea to Galatz, tied by Roman dated "TULCIA / 21/IV" circular datestamp (April 21) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 858). Charged '20' bani due upon arrival in manuscript with "Galati" datestamp (April 22) on reverse. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, 4-5 March 2010, lot 5718.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2934 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1873 cover from Tulcea to Galatz, tied by oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / 27 / XI / TULCIA" datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 857). Charged '10' bani due upon arrival in blue manuscript with "Galati" datestamp (Nov 28) also on obverse. The famous Julius Steindler collection contained no DDSG usages on covers from Tulcea. Rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF
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