161. Corinphila Auktion · 2. – 4.

MÄRZ 2010
161 Corinphila auctions · MARCH 2 – 4, 2010

katalog 161 · Rumänien

Catalogue 161 · Romania

LOT 2366 – 2486

Romania with Pre-Philately and Issues 1858/72

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Romania

2366

Forerunners
 and Documents Michel 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF ca. €
2366 1818 (June 9): Cover annotated at top "de Bukurest" in manuscript, addressed to Vienna with
very fine strike of the extremely rare "BUKUREST / in der Walachey" handstamp  (Tchilinghirian
fig. 705) in black, with Rothenthurn "Sigilium Sanitatis" disinfection cachet below. Rated 14 in
red crayon manuscript and reverse with complete red wax seal. A fine and very rare cover.
(Photo = 1 326) 6 1'000 (€ 670 )
2367 1824 (March 16/20): Cover from Bucharest to Hermannstadt endorsed inside and at top "de
Bukurest" in manuscript, struck with very fine impression of oval "BUKUREST/IN DER
WALACHEY" handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 706). Reverse with fine "Sigilium Sanitatis"
disinfection cachet of Rothenthurn in black with complete Rothenturn red wax seal. Cover
opens well for Exhibit display, an outstanding and rare cover. (Photo = 1 331) 6 750 (€ 505 )
2368 1839: Entire letter from Galatz to Trieste, disinfected with chisel slits against Cholera; with
extremely rare manuscript cancellation of "Galaty" at upper right in ink, manuscript rates at
left "1+7/8" and struck on arrival with italic "Let.a arr.ta per mare" in black. An exceptional
and very rare entire. (Photo = 1 331) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2369 1841 (July 13): Registered entire letter from Bucharest to Vienna struck with rare
"BUKAREST" just above (separate handstamp) "RECOMANDIRT" handstamp in black
(Tchilinghirian fig. 707, 708) in black, reverse with fine "Sigilium Sanitatis" disinfection cachet
of Rothenthurn in black with Rothenturn red wax seal alongside and part Vienna arrival
datestamp. Manuscript rated on front '7+14/21' (kreuzer) and red crayon marking on reverse.
A rare and fine cover that opens well for display. (Photo = 1 331) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2370 1842: Printed Form in Cyrillic headed "IHAM" for notification of payment for Coach Horses
on postal route with fine strike of octagonal framed Crown handstamp struck in red at base,
manuscript signed and dated. A rare and most unusual item. Signed Pascanu.
(Photo = 1 www) 6 500 (€ 335 )
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2371

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2371 1845: Printed document with large Eagle Arms vignette on front and reverse showing good
strike of Disinfection intaglio cachet  "KARANTINA OLTENITZA" in black (similar in
type to Kiriac fig. 144) struck in black. Believed unique. Signed Pascanu. (Photo = 1 327) 6 1'200 (€ 805 )
2372 1845: Printed document with large Eagle Arms vignette on front and reverse showing superb
strike of Disinfection intaglio cachet  "KARANTINA IZLAZU-1845" in black (as Kirirac
fig. 151, but with "Karantina" instead of "Punctul"), well struck in black. Believed unique.
Signed Pascanu. (Photo = 1 331) 6 1'200 (€ 805 )
2373 1848:  Printed form in Cyrillic signed and dated by State Secretary at base for payment
receipt for Coach Horses on postal route, struck with oval Crowned Arms cachet in bright
red at lower left. A rare document. Signed Pascanu. (Photo = 1 www) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2374 1849: Printed Form in Cyrillic headed "IHAM" (differing from the previous example) for
notification of payment for Coach Horses on postal route with fine oval Crown handstamp
struck in black at base, signed and dated. A rare and most unusual item. Signed Pascanu.
(Photo = 1 www) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2375 1850:  Printed form in Cyrillic signed and dated by State Secretary at base for payment
receipt for Coach Horses on postal route, struck with oval Crowned Arms cachet (with B.D.
III at top) in bright red at lower left. A rare document. Signed Pascanu. (Photo = 1 www) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2376 1853: Printed form in Cyrillic headed "INAM" being a manuscript filled Contract note for
Coach Horses for the postal route, struck with oval framed Crowned handstamp in black at
base. Rare and most unusual. Signed Pascanu. (Photo = 1 www) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2377 1854/62: Undated cover to Bucharest struck with fine impression of Cyrillic "BUZAU" two
line dated handstamp in black (Kiriac fig. 239) with fine strike of "Bucarest / Walachei" cds (16/3)
in red (fig. 269) of receipt on reverse. A rare cover. Signed M. Martin and Pascanu.
  (Photo = 1 329) 6 300 (€ 200 )

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2378 1854/6: Outer letter sheet with excellent strike of Cyrillic two line dated "SEVERINU"
handstamp in blue (Kiriac fig. 252). Rare and fine. Signed Pascanu. (Photo = 1 329) 6 300 (€ 200 )
2379 1855 (May 28): Document from Lazaret for Quarantine bearing fine strikes of intaglio Eagle
cachets of  "PRINCIPATUL TARII ROMANESTI-KARANTINA PORTULUI BRIALA"
(Kiriac fig. 155) in green, with further negative seal below "PUNCTUL BRAILA" (as fig. 151). A rare
and appealing document dated three times in manuscript. Signed Pascanu. (Photo = 1 331) 6 1'200 (€ 805 )
2380 1855: Printed form in Cyrillic headed "Blanket" for a contract of payment for Coach Horses
on postal route, with fair strike of oval dated (1844) cachet in black at lower left. Signed
Pascanu. (Photo = 1 www) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2381 1857 and 1861: Entire letters (2), both to Bucharest, earlier entire with fine strike of Cyrillic
"BRAILA" in green (Kiriac fig. 235) and 1861 entire letter struck with two line dated Roman
"BRAILA" handstamp in bright blue (fig. 236) with fine strike of "Bucarest / Walachei" cds in
red (fig. 269) of receipt on reverse. A fine and very rare pairing. (Photo = 1 329) 6 300 (€ 200 )
2382 1859 (Feb 13): Printed Notice concerning the Unification of Moldavia & Wallachia under
Alexandru Ioan I. (Prince Cuza), dated at lower left just after the January 1859 unification
of the two Principalities, struck with outstanding impression of circular  Official cachet
displaying Arms at lower left in red. An extraordinary and important document in wonderful
condition. (Photo = 1 www) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2383 1859 (April 10):  Entire letter from Tirgovistea to Bucharest struck with exceptional
Cyrillic two line dated handstamp of "TARGOVISTE" in blue (Kiriac fig. 253). Rare. Signed
Heimbüchler. (Photo = 1 331) 6 350 (€ 235 )
2384 1859 (Dec 22): Entire letter mailed to Bucharest struck with very fine two line dated Cyrillic
larger type (5mm.) "ZIMNICEA" in blue with day before month (as Kiriac fig. 259, unlisted). A fine
and rare entire. (Photo = 1 329) 6 200 (€ 135 )

2385

2385 1860c. (Jan 17): Registered cover from Bucharest (Wallachia) to Roman (Moldavia) struck
with circular "BUCAREST / WALACHEI" datestamp (Kiriac fig. 269) and oval framed "KU.
RECEPIS" registration handstamp in blue, charged '80' parale in red crayon at right. This
cancellation and registration mark was only applied to mail between 1859 and 1861 for
post directed via the border crossing at Foschani, and the cover is endorsed "Via Fokschani,
Return Receipt" at lower left. Struck on reverse with both two line dated Cyrillic "Foksani"
(fig. 244) and double circle "Fokschani/Moldova" cds (fig. 275) in blue. An early usage of an
envelope from Romania and a rare and beautiful cover. 6 1'000 (€ 670 )
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2392 2395

2377

2393

ex 2381 2378 2387

2389 2394 2384

2388A 2391
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2386 1860/62: Stampless cover to Bucharest struck with outstanding impression of Roman
"PLOESCI" two line dated handstamp in red (Kiriac fig. 249). Rare. Signed Pascanu.
(Photo = 1 331) 6 450 (€ 300 )
2387 1860 (Mar 29): Entire letter, central file fold, mailed to Bucharest struck with fine impression
of two line dated Cyrillic larger type (5mm.) "ZIMNICEA" in blue with month before day
(Kiriac fig. 259) with reverse showing blue Cyrillic Bucharest arrival. A fine and rare entire.
(Photo = 1 329) 6 200 (€ 135 )
2388 1860: Entire letter written in hebrew to Jassy, with manuscript rate "40" (parale) at top in
pencil, beautiful struck with "Bakeu/Moldova" cds of despatch (March 29) in blue (Kiriac fig.
271) and "Jassy/Moldova" arrival cds in red on flap. (Photo = 1 www) 6 80 (€ 55 )
2388A 1861: Telegraphic Receipt form clearly dated in manuscript with outstanding impression
of circular "POSTA CARACAL" illustrated cachet with Postal Wagon and imprint "1851.
AB.1" at base (Kiriac fig. 74) struck in black. Rare. (Photo = 1 329) 6 250 (€ 170 )
2389 1861/62 (Apr 21): Cover struck with very fine two line dated Cyrillic "BEKETU" in blue-
green (Kiriac fig. 234). Whilst this cover is undated, all known examples are dated 1861 or 1862.
A fine strike of a scarce marking. (Photo = 1 329) 6 200 (€ 135 )
2390 1862 (Feb 5): Entire letter from Turnu with manuscript notation '20' at upper left corner,
struck with second type Cyrillic "TURNU" two line dated handstamp in blue (Kiriac fig. 257).
An unusual entire being a commercial rather than an Official entire, the larger second type
handstamp being scarcer than the 4mm. type (fig. 256). A rare cover. (Photo = 1 331) 6 500 (€ 335 )
2391 1862 (May 11): Registered prepaid entire letter addressed to the Finance Minister in
Bucharest struck with rare framed "FRANCO/KAHUL" and circular dated "Kahul/Moldova"
datestamp (Kiriac figs. 314 and 395), prepaid '30' in red crayon and crossed in blue. Entire folded to
display the Principality's duty stamp which shows the Bull's head depicted on the first two
issues of Romania. A fine and rare entire. Signed Heimbüchler. (Photo = 1 329) 6 300 (€ 200 )
2392 1869 (Aug 10): Entire letter from Galatz to Paris with rare manuscript "Galatz" at upper left
of cover, struck in transit with equally rare "per Dampfschiff" in black in transit at Vienna,
backstamped Vienna (14/8). Thence via Strasbourg with blue entry marking and charged at
double rate with handstruck '20' decimes due marking. A rare entire. (Photo = 1 329) 6 300 (€ 200 )
2393 1869 (June 22): Entire letter from Galatz to Marseille via Vienna sent unpaid, struck in transit
with PER DAMPFSCHIFF in black in Vienna, thence via Strasbourg (July 1) with entry
mark in blue. Charged with handstruck '10' decimes marking in black on arrival (equivalent
to 40 Kreuzer). A fine and unusal entire. (Photo = 1 329) 6 250 (€ 170 )
2394 1869 (Sept 14): Entire letter from Ibraila to Vienna, carried on the Danube and struck on
arrival with PER DAMPFSCHIFF in black. Charged in blue crayon 10 Kreuzer due, reverse
with red Vienna arrival cds (18/9). A fine and rare entire. (Photo = 1 329) 6 220 (€ 145 )
2395 1869 (Sept): Outer letter sheet, probably from Galatz (as much of this small correspondence
was), written to Birmingham, GB and struck in transit with PER DAMFSCHIFF in black
in Vienna (25/9) and with Birmingham arrival cds (Sept 29) on front panel. Charged in
manuscript '3' in blue crayon (Silver Groschen) and charged on receipt at 6 d. to pay. A fine
cover. (Photo = 1 329) 6 200 (€ 135 )
2396 1871 (June 12): Unpaid entire letter from Caracal to Bucharest with Caracal despatch cds
in blue-green (Kiriac fig. 383), struck on arrival with framed "20 BANI" Postage Due handstamp
in black (double the deficiency) with matching manuscript "20" in blue crayon. Bucuresci
arrival cds on reverse (June 14) in black (fig. 489). A fine and scarce entire.  (Photo = 1 www) 6 120 (€ 80 )
2397 1852/58: Group of three items with framed Cyrillic "FRANKO" handstamps in black, with
1854 cover from Jassy to Bakau showing first type "Franko" (Kiriac fig. 215), cover from Focsani
to Jassy sent registered with excellent strike of Focsani "Franko" in black (fig. 211) and small
piece of cover to Jassy with rate "1/1-20" (one sheet, 1 lei 20 pa.) with superb strike of the
"Franko". A scarce group. 6 1'200 (€ 805 )
2398 1858/67: Small group of covers/entire letters (6, one is disinfected), all from Austrian P.O. in
Galatz to Constantinople, Paris or Vienna; showing strikes of "Gallatz" in black (2) or blue,
or "Galatz" in black (3). Various ratings, a generally fine group (Tchilinghirian figs. 743, 744). 6 120 (€ 80 )

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2367
2372

2379

2369
2386

2390
2383 2368
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in CHF ca. €
2399 1840/84: The magnificent Exhibition collection of pre-stamp and stampless mail of
Moldavia, Wallachia and Romania in outstanding quality, with 1850 cover to Jassy with
Russian Post Office in Bucharest  two line dated handstamp, Cyrillic oval framed "Franko"
markings on covers from Galatz and Jassy in black (2, one is registered) and in blue; dated
Cyrillic postmarks of Braila, Bucharest, Buzau, Craiova, Foksani, Kalafatu, Karakalu,
Oltenita, Pitesti, Severin, Zimnicea; Austrian Post Office 1840 covers from Jassy at single
and double rates, 1840's covers with "Bukurest" cancels to England and France, 1855
Feldpost No. 1 cover; 1865 cover from Constantinople to Galatz with French Post Office
arrival cds in blue; Disinfected Mail abounds throughout with 1838 and 1841 items showing
negative "Karantina Turnu Severin", rare 1845 cover with framed Cyrillic "Sau Kuratid"
Moldavian indigenous cachet in black, 1850 boxed "Cleaned:  Ismail Quar" handstamp,
oval example from Galatz in blue; Military Mail, extraordinary study of Money Letters
and Postage Due and Too Late framed handstamps, two 1850's covers from British Consul,
one with rare "Consulaire Britannique / Starostie Botouskan" cachet in black. A wonderful
collection pieced together over many years by a remarkable philatelist, viewing is heartily
recommended (145 items). 6 10'000 (€ 6'700 )
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Romania:
 Stamp Issues1858 to 1872 Michel 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF ca. €
2400 1858: 5 pa. black, Type II, a fresh and fine mint example with large margins all round (Mi =
€ 200). (Photo = 1 335) 5/Iy * 100 (€ 65 )
2401 5 pa. black, Type II, a fine unused vertical tête-bêche pair. Scarce and fine (Mi = € 700).
(Photo = 1 335) 5/IyK (*) 350 (€ 235 )
2402 80 pa. bright red on white wove paper, a fine mint example with large margins and some
original gum, slight ageing at top due to hinge, a minor trim at top would perhaps improve
otherwise fine appearance (Mi = € 600). (Photo = 1 335) 7ay * 200 (€ 135 )

Galatz ca. 1855

2403

2403 1858 (Nov 1): 80 pa. red on white wove paper, four margined example neatly tied to 1858
cover from Roman to Galatz by "Roman /  Moldova" datestamp (1/11) in blue-green ink
(Kiriac fig. 282) which has caused a minor indentation and trace of vertical crease - mentioned for
complete accuracy only - in the adhesive. The earliest recorded date of use corresponding
to the First Day of Issue of this stamp, mailed on a Saturday. It is interesting to note that the
stamp shows the break in outer frame line above second 'R' of 'Scrisorei' which augments
Fritz Heimbüchler's theory that the frame line was broken prior to the initial engraving. This
extraordinary cover, was found in a mixed lot recently consigned to Corinphila and thus has
never, as far as we aware been offered at auction. A major rarity of Romanian and world
classic philately. Certificate Heimbüchler. 7y 6 20'000 (€ 13'400 )
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2404

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2404 80 pa. brown red on yellowish paper, a fine four margined example tied to 1860 registered
cover by framed "Franco / Berlad" handstamp in blue (Kiriac fig. 302). Two strikes of "Recepisse"
straight line and "Berlad Moldova" cds (26/10) in blue above. Red Jassy arrival cds on
reverse. Adhesive with tiny corner crease at lower right but an exceptional and scarce usage.
Signed Calves. 7y 6 1'200 (€ 805 )
2405 1862: 30 pa. blue, hand printing, a cut round example but with four margins, used on 1863
entire letter to Craiova tied by "Bucuresci" datestamp (May 27) in black. Repeated strike of
datestamp below and oval sender's cachet at upper left. (Photo = 1 www) 10/I 6 120 (€ 80 )
2406 1866: 5 pa. black on deep blue, thick paper (Transfer Type 1), a fine used example of a scarce
stamp (Mi = € 600). (Photo = 1 335) 15x 180 (€ 120 )
2407 20 pa. black on rose paper, an irregularly cut four margined example tied to entire letter to
Jassy by "Galatz/Moldova" cds (Kiriac fig. 277) in black (30/6) with repeated strike alongside.
Jassy arrival cds (4/7) on reverse. (Photo = 1 www) 16y 6 120 (€ 80 )
2408 3 bani violet, a superb four margined example in a rich shade used on printed matter entire
letter to Turnul, tied by neat strike of  "Galati" thimble datestamp (May 30 1870) in black
(Kiriac fig. 499). Reverse with large part "T. Severin/Dim" cds (4/6) in blue (fig. 483). An extremely
fresh and fine entire of great scarcity. Ex collection Odor. Signed Pascanu. Certificate
Heimbüchler. (Photo = 1 335) 18 6 1'000 (€ 670 )
2409 1868: 18 bani bright scarlet, four margins, used on 1870 entire letter to Braila, tied by
bold strike of "Calafat / Dim" cds in blue (June 7) with repeated strike below (Kiriac fig. 448).
A delightful entire. (Photo = 1 337) 20 6 120 (€ 80 )
2410 18 bani red on yellow paper, a fine example with three large margins and close but clear at
base, tied to 1870 cover to Braila by "Galatzi / Dim" datestamp (30/8) in black (Kiriac fig. 459).
(Photo = 1 www) 20 6 100 (€ 65 )
2411 18 bani red (shades varying from pale rose to scarlet) used as single frankings on covers
(4) with variety of cancellations noted: "Bucurest /  Dim", "Buzeu /  Dim" in blue-green,
"Ploesti" in green, "Giurgiu" etc. Condition varies. 20 6 200 (€ 135 )
2412 18 bani red (shades varying from pale rose to scarlet) used as single frankings on covers (5)
with variety of cancellations noted: "Buzeu / Dim" in blue, "Jassi", "Ploesti" in blue, "Turnu-
Severin" etc. Some with small imperfections to covers but all adhesives with four margins. 20 6 300 (€ 200 )
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2401

2425

2400

2402 2440 2406 2439

2429

2408 2458
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2413
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in CHF ca. €
2413 1869: 10 bani blue, vertically bisected example, right hand half with large margins, tied to
1871 "Recepisa di priimire" form by fine strike of  "Bolgrad" datestamp (Kiriac fig. 376) in black
(31/3). A fresh and very fine example of this rarity. Signed Pascanu. Certificate Heimbüchler.
Provenance: Collection Odor, who was the owner of the original 'find' of the Bolgrad bisects
(see Heimbüchler, page 288), this cover recorded on page 298 of the handbook, being one
of just 23 recorded. 22a 6 6'000 (€ 4'020 )
2414 10 bani blue, a fine four margined example used on 1871 cover to Bucharest tied by "Ploesti
/  Dim" datestamp (21/1) in blue (Kiriac fig. 477). Framed "P.D." at right and reverse with
"Bucuresci / Dimineata" cds of receipt in black (fig. 432). Soem trivial imperfections but an
attractive usage. (Photo = 1 www) 22a 6 120 (€ 80 )
2415 10 bani ultramarine, a fine four margined example used on 1870 cover to Bucharest neatly
tied by "Rimnic Sarat" datestamp (31/10) in blue (Kiriac fig. 409). Reverse with arrival datestamp
of "Bucuresci / Dup'Amiadi" in black (fig. 433). A fresh and very fine cover. (Photo = 1 337) 22b 6 200 (€ 135 )
2416 10 bani blue and 15 b. red used on attractive 1871 cover to Vienna tied by fine strike of
"Alexandria" datestamp (Jan 18) in black (Kiriac fig. 371). Framed "PD" at right and reverse with
"Giugiu" transit (Kiriac fig. 396) and Vienna arrival cds (Jan 26). Small opening tear to envelope
at upper right, well away from adhesives, a scarce usage. (Photo = 1 341) 22+23 6 300 (€ 200 )
2417 15 bani red, a fine appearing example, four margins all round and possibly just shaved at
upper right corner, used on attractive May 1870 entire letter to Itzkani tied by "Jassy/Sera"
datestamp in black (Kiriac fig. 468) with framed "Franco" handstamp below. (Photo = 1 337) 23 6 150 (€ 100 )
2418 15 bani red, a four margined example used on 1870 entire letter to Itzkany tied by "Botosani"
datestamp in greenish ink (Kiriac fig. 377), with framed "P.D." at lower left. Reverse with
"Mihaileni" (11/4) transit cds (fig. 404) and "Itzkany Bahnof" arrival cds of the following day.
A fine entire. (Photo = 1 337) 23 6 150 (€ 100 )
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2415
2409
2417

2450
2418 2421

2431 2422 2448

2433 2438 2442

2432 2452 2436

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2419 15 bani red, a four margined example used on 1870 entire letter to Itzkany tied by "Jassy
/  Dim" datestamp (1/9) in black (Kiriac fig. 467), with framed "P.D." at right. Reverse with
"Itzkany Bahnof" arrival cds of the following day. A fine entire. (Photo = 1 www) 23 6 150 (€ 100 )
2420 25 bani orange & blue, four margined examples used on 1870 covers (2) to Vienna cancelled
by "Bucuresci" cds (12/11) in black and a second cover cancelled by bold strike of "Galatzi
/ Dim" cds in black (Kiriac fig. 459). 24 6 220 (€ 145 )
2421 25 bani orange & blue, a fine four margined example of good colour, used on 1870 cover
to Vienna cancelled by neat strike of "Bucuresci" datestamp (31/12) with "Dec" of date
inverted (Kiriac fig. 489). Framed "P.D." at left and Vienna arrival cds on reverse of a fresh and
fine cover. (Photo = 1 337) 24 6 200 (€ 135 )
2422 25 bani orange & blue, a fine four margined example used on 1870 entire letter to Vienna
cancelled by "Bucuresci" datestamp (29/11) in black. Framed "P.D." at left and reverse with
Vienna arrival cds. An attractive entire. (Photo = 1 337) 24 6 150 (€ 100 )

2423
2423 50 bani blue and red, a fine appearing example on 1871 registered entire letter to Vienna, just
shaved at top and large margins on three sides, tied by scarce "T. Severin / Dim" datestamp
in black (Kiriac fig. 483). Framed "P.D." and "Recomandat" at right, reverse with "Alt-Orsova"
cds and Vienna arrival. An attractive and very rare entire. (Photo = 1 338) 25a 6 750 (€ 505 )
2424 50 bani blue and red, fine appearing example just shaved to outer frame line at top, used
on registered cover to Jannina, tied by "Bucharesti" cds (26/7) in black (Kiriac fig. 423). Framed
"Recomandat" above and "P.D." alongside. Reverse with five red wax seals and Austrian
P.O. Constantinopel cds (29/7) applied in transit. File fold away from adhesive and flap
missing but a most unusual destination for this issue. (Photo = 1 341) 25a 6 600 (€ 400 )
2425 50 bani indigo and red, a superb huge four margined example used on 1869 cover to Genova/
Italy tied by bold strike of "Braila/Dim" cds in black (Kiriac fig. 439). Reverse with Venice and
Genova cds's (April 1). A fresh and fine cover. Certificate Heimbüchler. (Photo = 1 335) 25b 6 500 (€ 335 )
2426 50 bani blue & red, a four margined example tied to 1869 cover to to Lucca/Italy by
"Bucuresti-Dim" datestamp (June 19) in black (Kiriac fig. 441). Framed and unframed "PD"
handstamps on front and reverse with Venezia (June 24) and Lucca cds's. Slight ageing to
envelope at upper left corner but a scarce and attractive franking. (Photo = 1 341) 25a 6 400 (€ 270 )
2427 50 bani indigo & red, a fine four margined example with some slight ageing, used on 1872
cover to Genoa/Italy tied by "Braila" datestamp in black (Kiriac fig. 487). Reverse of cover with
Venice and Genoa cds's (Feb 8). A late usage of this stamp on letter. 25b 6 350 (€ 235 )
2428 1871: 5 bani deep red, a fine four margined example used on "Recepisa de priimire" form, one
file hole at upper left, tied by "Bucuresti" datestamp (21/9) in black (Kiriac fig. 423). Thimble cds
of Bucuresci at right dated the same day (fig. 486). A fresh and fine usage. (Photo = 1 www) 26a 6 120 (€ 80 )
2429 1871: 10 bani orange, a fine four margined example used on small piece cancelled by two
fine strikes of straight line Telegraph handstamps of  "RENI" in blue (Kiriac fig. 1532). Exceptional
and very scarce. Certificate Heimbüchler. (Photo = 1 335) 27 5 300 (€ 200 )
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2430

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in CHF ca. €
2430 10 bani orange, vertically bisected example, left hand half marginal from top of sheet , tied
to 1871 "Recepisa di priimire" form by fine strike of  "Bolgrad" datestamp (Kiriac fig. 376) in
black (13/9). A fresh and very fine example of this great rarity. Signed Pascanu. Certificate
Heimbüchler.
Provenance: Collection Odor, who was the owner of the original 'find' of the Bolgrad bisects
(see Heimbüchler, page 288), this cover recorded on page 298 of the handbook, being one of
just 12 recorded and the only one bearing a marginal example of the adhesive. 27 6 22'000 (€ 14'740 )
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2431 10 bani orange-yellow, good margined example just touched at left (and Plate Flaw below
beard) used on underpaid 1871 entire letter to Itzkani and tied by "Vaslui" datestamp (Kiriac
fig. 420) in black (July 26). Struck with italic two line "Affranchisement/Insuffisant" at left and
manuscript blue crayon "Porto nachzahl 6 kr". Reverse with Jassy cds (Kiriac fig. 502) of transit
(July 29). The rate in 1871 for a letter from Vaslui via Jassy to Itzkani was 25 bani, less
10 bani prepaid (=4 kr.) thus 15 bani to pay (=6 kr). A most unusual cover. (Photo = 1 337) 27 6 350 (€ 235 )
2432 10 bani orange, a four margined example on 1871 entire letter to Bucharest endorsed
"Urgenta" at top, neatly tied by "Pitesti / Dim" datestamp (19/8) in black (Kiriac fig. 475). Framed
"P.D." at lower right and reverse with single ring Bucuresci arrival cds (21/8). Minor bend just
at base of adhesive but an attractive cover. Ex collection Odor. Certificate Heimbüchler.
(Photo = 1 337) 27 6 200 (€ 135 )
2433 Envelope (pre-printed reverse of 'Leon &  Rosdol/Bucarest' in blue) mailed to Craiova
franked by single four margined 1871 10 b. orange-yellow tied by "Bucuresci" thimble
datestamp in black with framed "PD" at upper right. Crajova/Dim arrival cds in greenish
blue on reverse (Kiriac fig. 449). Envelope with some wear but scarce. (Photo = 1 337) 27 6 150 (€ 100 )
2434 10 bani orange, transfer type 3, a very fine four margined example on 1872 entire letter to
Braila tied by "Calafat / Dim" datestamp (2/1) in blue (Kiriac fig. 447). Framed "P.D." alongside
and reverse with Craiova (3/1), Braila (8/1) and single ring Bucuresci arrival cds (7/1).
Minor crease through adhesive but an attractive entire. (Photo = 1 www) 27 6 120 (€ 80 )
2435 10 bani orange in differing shades used on entire letters (2), both addressed to Braila, one
cancelled by "Calafat / Dim" cds in blue (Kiriac fig. 447), the other cancelled by "Ploesti" cds in
blue (fig. 408). Minor imperfections but an attractive pair. (Photo = 1 www) 27 6 200 (€ 135 )
2436 25 bani olive brown, a very fine four margined example used on 1871 entire letter to Bucharest
tied by "Ploesci" single ring datestamp in blue (Kiriac fig. 506). Framed "P.D." alongside in same
colour, reverse with Bucuresci arrival cds (23 May). (Photo = 1 337) 28 6 140 (€ 95 )
2437 25 bani olive brown, a fine four margined example used on envelope to Austria tied by single
ring "Bucuresci" cds in black with framed Too Late "Dupa / Plecare" marking at upper right.
Alt-Orsova transit cds on reverse of fine cover. (Photo = 1 www) 28 6 120 (€ 80 )
2438 1872: 10 bani greyish ultramarine, printed from New Stones (Transfer Type 6), a four margined
example tied to 1872 cover to Giurgiu by single ring "Braila" datestamp (Sept 27) in black
(Kiriac fig. 487). Reverse with Giurgiu cds of receipt (28/9) in black (fig. 396). Slight vertical file fold
just touching adhesive but a rare stamp on cover. (Photo = 1 337) 29/IIa 6 250 (€ 170 )
2439 50 bani blue & rose, a fresh and fine mint example with large part original gum (Mi = € 250).
(Photo = 1 335) 31 * 80 (€ 55 )
2440 50 bani blue & rose, a fresh and fine mint example with large part original gum (Mi =
€ 250). (Photo = 1 335) 31 * 80 (€ 55 )
2441 50 bani blue & rose, fine used examples (3), one cancelled by complete "Galati" cds (12 Sept
1872) in black (Mi = € 840). (Photo = 1 www) 31 250 (€ 170 )
2442 Cover front to London franked by perforated February 1872 10 bani blue (2) and single
25 bani brown tied by "Ibraila" datestamps in black (Kiriac fig. 487). Manuscript "8"
(kreuzer) in red credit for Great Britain (equivalent to 20 bani) and balance of rate can de
deduced thus: 10 bani for Romania and 15 bani ( = 6 kr. for Austria-D.Ö.P.V.) credit. Despite
being only a front, a rare item. (Photo = 1 337) 33+34 (6) 150 (€ 100 )
2443 20 bani blue in a fine horizontal strip of three, used on 1873 cover to Belgrade/Serbia and
tied by "Galati" datestamps (May 29) in black (Kiriac fig. 500). Framed "PD" in black below and
reverse Temesvar cds of transit (June 2)also in black. An unusual destination for pre-UPU
mail: the Austrian rate was 17 kreuzer at this date and the Romanian equivalent here is
30 bani = 12 kr., thus the "7 kr." red crayon marking is 2 kreuzer more than actually required.
One adhesive with trace of toning but an attractive and very scarce cover. (Photo = 1 341) 39 6 300 (€ 200 )
2444 1878 (June 19): Cover, somewhat stained at base, mailed to Vienna franked by unusual usage
of Paris printing 1872 25 bani red-orange and Bucharest printing 5 b, ochre-brown, perf
11 1/2, tied by "Tirgul Frumos" small thimble cds (Kiriac fig. 572) struck in blue. Reverse with
Leopoldstadt-Wien arrival. An unusual mixed issue combination. (Photo = 1 www) 41+44 6 100 (€ 65 )
2445 Paris printing  1872 50 bani rose on pale rose paper, the superb strip of ten all cancelled 'par
complaisance' by "Bucuresci" cds's in black. A rare and attractive multiple and very possibly
the largest used multiple extant. Signed Pascanu (Mi = € 500). 42 500 (€ 335 )
2446M 1917/57: Airmails. Single volume collection with extensive selection of individual stamps,
sets and covers/cards (45+), incl. 1917 cover with French Mission Aeronautique cachets,
1923 via Prague flight cover, 1929 Zeppelin cover, incoming airmsils, 1928 and 1930
sets and multiples showing different watermarks and plate flaws; 1931 set on cover, 1932
Aviation Fund 1 l. and 2 l. in imperf. mint pairs, study of mint airmail labels in multiples etc.
Ex collection Cristea. 6 1'200 (€ 805 )
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 Incoming Mail Michel 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF ca. €
2447 1860/62: Covers (2) sent registered from Vienna to Romania with early mourning envelope
franked by 1860 5 kr. red, three 10 kr. brown (one on reverse) to Jassy, the envelope with
a few faults; and an 1862 cover opened for display with 1860 10 kr. brown and 15 kr. blue
cancelled in red on despatch. Generally fine and an interesting pair. (Photo = 1 www) 20+21+22 6 500 (€ 335 )
2448 1869 (May 18):  Cover from Manchester to Ploesti/Romania, horizontal file fold away
from adhesives, franked by 1858 2 d. blue pl. 12 and 1867 1 sh. green pl. 4 tied by '498'
obliterators of Manchester, with blue "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco" cds on front and
reverse with datestamps of London, Vienna, Brasso in black and Ploesti in blue (26/5). A fine
and appealing cover to a scarce destination.  (Photo = 1 337) 45+117 6 150 (€ 100 )
2449 1869 (Aug 17): Entire letter from Manchester to Bucharest endorsed "Via Ostend and
Vienna" franked by contemporarily defective 1858 1 d. red pl. 130 and 1867 6 d. mauve pl. 8
tied by '498' obliterators. Unusual manuscript 3/6 at left in red and reverse with "Bucuresci-
Sera" datestamp  (24/8) of arrival. (Photo = 1 www) 43+109 6 80 (€ 55 )
2450 1869 (Oct 11): Unpaid entire letter from Vienna to Bucharest with fine Vienna despatch cds
in black, struck on arrival with framed "50 BANI" Postage Due handstamp in black (double
the deficiency) and, on reverse two strikes of "Bucuresti /  Dim" cds's (Oct 15) in black
(Kiriac fig. 441). Central file fold away from markings, a fine entire that opens well for Exhibit
display. (Photo = 1 337) 6 180 (€ 120 )
2451 1875 (April 22): Pre-UPU entire letter from Messina to Jassy, Romania franked by April
1867 20 c. blue pair, reverse with Vienna transit cds and Jassy arrival . A scarce destination
at this date. (Photo = 1 www) 26 6 120 (€ 80 )
2452 1908 (May 16): Parcel Card to Bucharest franked by Standing Helvetia 50 c. deep green and
3 fr. pale brown mailed from Zurich with Bucharest cds on reverse (May 22). Usual spike
hole, a rare usage. (Photo = 1 337) 6 120 (€ 80 )

Romania: French PO's

2453 1866 (May 5): Unpaid entire letter to Constantinople struck with fine "Galatz/Moldavie"
datestamp in blue, charged 6 decimes on arrival in manuscript. Reverse with French P.O.
"Constantinople / Turquie" cds in black. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Pascanu.
(Photo = 1 341) 6 450 (€ 300 )

Romania: Russian PO's

2454
2454 1836 (Sept 14): Entire letter addressed to the Sardinian Consul General in Odessa, rastel
punched for disinfection against Cholera, struck with outstanding strike of the rare Cyrillic
two line dated "BUCHAREST" handstamp of the Russian Consular Post Office in black
(Tchilinghirian fig. 30). Manuscript rated at lower left "1/1.30" (one sheet = 1 lei 30 pa.). An
exceptional and very rare entire. (Photo = 1 342) 6 1'000 (€ 670 )
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2455 1844 (Oct 5): Entire letter from Galatz addressed to the Sardinian Consul in Odessa, struck
in transit with rare two line dated "RENI 1844" handstamp in black, rastel punched and
slitted for disinfection against Cholera and struck with superb impression of framed Cyrillic
"CLEANED/THE RENI QUAR.(ANTINE)" in black. Extremely rare Disinfection marking,
unlisted by Meyer. A rare and fine cover for the specialist. (Photo = 1 341) 6 750 (€ 505 )
2456 Russian ConsularMail 1846 (Sept 19): Cover from Kishinev to Jassy with front of money
envelope showing manuscript notations of enclosures and charges at upper right, the reverse
being struck with two line dated Cyrillic handstamps of "Kisshinev" despatch and "Jassy"
arrival (Sept 21) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 37). An exceptional and rare usage. Ex collection
Gordon Torrey. (Photo = 1 341) 6 750 (€ 505 )
2457 1861 (Feb 24): Prepaid entire letter from Jassy to Constantinople struck with fine strike of
rare single circle Cyrillic "Jassy" datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 43). Red manuscript diagonal
line denoting prepayment, reverse with manuscript "20" rate and endorsed as received on
front "9 March". A rare entire. (Photo = 1 341) 6 500 (€ 335 )

Various Romania: Collections and lots

2458 1858: 5 pa. black, Type II, a fine unused example, 1862 3 pa. handstruck, fine unused
example with part o.g. and 1862 plate printed 10 pa. blue, fine used with Jassy cds, last item 5/Iy+8/
with certificate Hunziker (Mi = € 650). (Photo = 1 335) Iz+10/II 120 (€ 80 )
2459 1858/64: Group with 40 pa. blue on bluish paper used on small piece, 80 pa. red (2 in
differing shades) with one on piece cancelled at Berlad, 1862/64 3 pa. mint (9) and used
(3); 6 pa. red (shades) mint (8) and used (2); 30 pa. blue (7, incl. a strip of three with stamp
turned sideways variety), used (13) incl. two with framed "Franco Piatra" in black. Also
three stamps with posthumous cancellations. A generally fine assembly of high catalogue
value.  (Photo = 1 www) 6-10/II 750 (€ 505 )
2460 1858 (Nov): Selection of eight stamps from second Moldavian issue - 5 pa. black (Type II)
with three mint examples with large margins; 40 pa. greenish blue on yellowish white paper
fresh mint and used (2, one fine and used at Folitcheni); 80 pa. (2) including fine example in
brown red on yellowish white wove paper tied to piece by 'Galatz No. 2' handstamp etc. All 5/Iy+6by+
signed L. Pascanu. (Photo = 1 www) 7y+7by 1'000 (€ 670 )
2461 1858/71: Lot 39 selected stamps used and unused (1), showing various color-shades and
cancellations, on stockcard. (Photo = 1 www) 6-31 900 (€ 605 )
2462 1858/2000: Collection several hundred stamps and souvenir sheets used/unused, incl. better
sets and values, in addition 125 covers, picture postcards and postal stationery items, partly
daily mail, partly philatelic items, in good condition and housed in three volumes (owner's cat
= € 5'000+). 400 (€ 270 )
2463 1858/71: The remainder collection on leaves with 1858 40 pa. blue on entire letter cancelled
"Tekutsch / Moldova" in blue, 80 pa. mint, 1862/64 issue with 3 pa. yellow block of four
with two stamps turned sideways, hand printed 6 pa. block of 15 mint with central stamps
turned sideways, Plate printed sets (2) of three values mint and complete set with pairs
showing stamps turned sideways variety, Cuza 1865 5 pa. mint strip of three, 20 pa. red on
cover from Mihaileni, 1866 20 pa. on cover to Tirguvistea, 1869 50 b. used (3), 1871 5 b. red
on "Recipisa de priimire" forms (2), 10 b. mint etc. A fine and interesting lot. 2'500 (€ 1'675 )
2464 1862/2000: Collection with several hundred stamps used/unused, incl. better values, full sets,
miniature- and souvenir sheets etc., in good condition and housed in six large stockbooks. 400 (€ 270 )
2465 1865: Prince Cuza 2 pa. orange or yellow on wove paper mint examples (3), further mint
examples on vertically laid paper (2), 5 pa. blue mint (5, with two on vertically laid paper);
20 pa. red mint and used examples (8, one with posthumous cancel) but including a fine
usage at Botosani. A generally fine group. 11/13 300 (€ 200 )
2466 1866/72: Lot 47 stamps used and unused, showing various color-shades and cancellations,
mixed condition, on stockcard. (Photo = 1 www) 14-31 200 (€ 135 )
2467 1866/67: The selection with 2 pa. on thin paper mint (2) and used; 5 pa. mint on thin paper
(5, showing both shades), 20 pa. on thick paper used (4, showing all three types of ornament
at upper right) and 20 pa. on thin paper used (8) including a pair. A generally fine group. 14y/16y
(Photo = 1 www) +16x 300 (€ 200 )
2468 1866/: Mint and used selection on leaves with 1866 2 pa. used, 5 pa. mint pair and single
used, 20 pa. on thick paper used with framed "Franco", thin paper mint and used (3, one
cancelled "Dupa Plecare"), 1868 issue 2 b. used, 3 b. mint and used, 4 b. mint (2, diff.
shades), 18 b. mint and used (2), 1869 5 b. used, 10 b. mint and used (3), 15 b. mint and used
(2), 25 b. mint and used (2, one with head retouch), 50 b. mint and used; 1871 5 b. mint (2),
10 b. mitn (2), 15 b. used, 25 b. used and 50 b. mint, 1872 perf. set mint etc. Generally fine,
all with four margins. 14-34 350 (€ 235 )
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2469 1867/1984: Maritime mail collection in a blue album incl. some Austrian Levant issues used
in Czernawoda, Kustendje etc., Ambulant cancellations, on individual stamps, multiples
or covers/cards (50+, including two with "Sulina-Tulcea" ship marking). A marvellous
collection with many scarce cancellations. Ex collection Cristea. 500 (€ 335 )
2470 1868: 3 b. violet mint and used (7), 4 b. blue used (5), also 1871 5 b. red shades used (4),
15 b. used, New Stones 10 b. ultramarine mint (2) and used, and 1876 error of colour 5 bani 18+19+
in blue, used example with corner crease (signed Zoscsak). 26+29+44F 300 (€ 200 )
2471 1872/1906: Primarily used collection in two volumes from Paris issue onwards with some
perf. varieties and cancellation interest etc. 200 (€ 135 )
2472 1872/1980c.: Accumulation of old auction lots and remainder collections (some sold in the
1950's) with some fine early perforated issues in quantities and some cancellation interest, a
vast amount of stamps and careful vieiwng should reward. 600 (€ 400 )
2473 1872/79: Collection in two albums and a file folder with 1872/75 Paris issues mint and
predominantly used with perforation varieties, cancellation studies etc., a vast amount of
stamps with better values noted incl,. a used strip of three 1872 50 b. rose etc. Ex collection
Cristea. 850 (€ 570 )
2474 1872/1960c.: Collection four well filled blue albums from 1872 Paris issue (with covers)
onwards, arranged alphabetically under each Post Office from Acherman through to
Zimnicea, the whole with enormous amount of covers, cards, pieces and individual stamps.
A lifetime's study with careful viewing recommended. Ex collection Cristea. 3'000 (€ 2'010 )
2475 1872/1985c: Collection four well-filled albums showing Travelling Post Office markings,
Route markings, Railway Station markings and Station postcards etc., many hundreds of
stamps, covers/cards. A fine lot for further expansion. Ex collection Cristea. 4'000 (€ 2'680 )
2476 1880/81:  Specialised collection of the issue with many hundreds of stamps with much
postmark interest throughout. Ex collection Cristea. 300 (€ 200 )
2477 1880/1940c.: Collection in red album with large study of Bucharest Postmarks with over
90 covers and hundreds of individual stamps and multiples showing the different types of
cancellations, district cancellations, arrival markings, special event cancellations etc. A fine
lot with scope for continuation. Ex collection Cristea. 850 (€ 570 )
2478 1881/1930c.: Postage Due collection in a brown album and loose, mint and predominantly
used with many hundreds of stamps and a few multiples. P1/P61 400 (€ 270 )
2479 18883/81ca.: Collection of Romanian Royalty in a blue album with covers/cards (70+) incl.
1888 card from "Castelu Pelescu" with blue cds, 1893 cover and 1900 card from "*Castel
Peles" to Germany, further 1894 example addressed to Duchess of Saxe-Coburg cancelled in
violet, 1901 card, 1904 and 1907 covers used from "Palat Regal", imprinted 1914 cover to
Wiesbaden with 10 b. (5) sent registered etc. A fine lot. Ex collection Cristea. 1'000 (€ 670 )
2480 1885/89: Accumulation on leaves and loose (hundreds) with some cancellation interest and
a few multiples noted. Ex collection Cristea. 400 (€ 270 )
2481 1890/1980: Collection in three albums with late classic period cancellation study, early 20th
century material with some large  multiples noted, good range of middle period sets mint and
miniature sheets, large pieces and covers etc. 400 (€ 270 )
2482 1891/91: Collection on leaves and loose with large array of individual stamps, many cover
fronts and multiples, also a page from the Fournier forgery book with faked blocks of ten
1891 3 b. and 5 b. "used" etc. Ex collection Cristea. 500 (€ 335 )
2483 1890/30: Collection in blue album with Postage Due study with mint incl. multiples, used
and varieties on first types incl. imperforate between and tête-bêche multiples etc. Generally
fine, an unusual lot. Ex collection Cristea. 800 (€ 535 )
2484 1890/1918c.: The specialised collection of the ever popular numbered "Posthorn"
cancellations in two green albums, arranged by Posthorn number with many hundreds of
covers/cards with strikes of the Posthorn in black or violet on covers/cards from Austria,
Bavaria, Greece, Hungary, Wurttemburg etc. An interesting lot with Postage Due and
Railway usages also noted. Ex Collection Cristea. 6 1'000 (€ 670 )
2485 1900/60: Small selection 175 mint stamps in full sets, partly in blocks of four, also a miniature
and a souvenir sheet, on three stockcards. */** 700 (€ 470 )
2486 1908/27: Accumulation with mint, used and multiples of the definitive issues, large amount
of material including some King Carol I values in complete mint sheets.  400 (€ 270 )

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