Romania 1858 (1st Nov.) - 1861 Moldavia - Handstruck at...
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30246
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 6 xa
1859 (Feb 9) Wrapper from Ismail to Jassy franked with an extraordinarily wide margin 40 par blue on opaque bluish paper, very fine and exceptionally rare this large, cancelled by a prephilatelic "Franco" hs in Cyrillic (Dragomir PM52) which belongs to the rarest cancellations on Romanian stamps; they are known on 1858 issues of Moldavia; this is the only cover we have recorded offered at auction in the past 25 years cancelled by this hs; cert. Gmach (2021). (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30247
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 7 ay
1858 (June 9) Registered letter sent from Berland to Jassy franked with a very fine 80 par brick-red with good to very large margins, strong colour, tied by superb upright "Franco Berland" cancellation on attractive and extremely fresh entire with the registered hs "Recpisse" in blue to front; a rare cover in this outstanding condition; cert. Gmach (2021). (Image)
Opening EUR 1,200.00
Sold...EUR 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
1866-67 Prince Carol I - Coloured Papers
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30280
Symbol: C,J,W
Cat No: Mi 14 y
1866 Three album pages comprising unused large multiples of the 1866 2b black on yellow thin paper including one page with spectacular sheet marginal block of thirty (signed Heimbüchler BPP) with four margins, another page with a side marginal block of twenty as well as two blocks of nine, all four margin and a page with two irregular top sheet marginal blocks one eight and the eleven respectively: a great attempt to reconstruct the four different printing stones of the 2b on thin paper (Mi €3'440 as singles). (Image)
Opening EUR 1,500.00
Sold...EUR 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30282
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 16 x
1866 (Dec 17) Entire letter sent from Oltenita to Bucuresci, franked with very fine large margin 20 par black on thick rose paper, tied by very fine blue "Oltenita" cds, mild horizontal filing crease, a scarce postmark, exceptionally fine example; signed Pascanu. (Image)
Opening EUR 250.00
Sold...EUR 250.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30283
Symbol: DFE
Cat No: Mi 16 x
1866 Returned receipt which would have accompanied a registered letter sent from Tirgul-Frumos to Burcuresci, bearing 20 par black on rose thick paper, very fine four margin example, tied by simple grill cancellation and with arrival cds to the front, light vertical crease, otherwise very fine on scarce return receipt. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 280.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30284
Symbol: H,G,F
Cat No: Mi 16 y
1866 Album page neatly written up comprising rare postmarks on the 20 par black on rose, including ten stamps (two on piece) and one large part of cover, a number of the rare Post office's that sold less than 3000 stamps, several rarities are present; 'Falciu' (only 596 stamps sold), 'Mihailleni', 'Husi', 'Cahul', 'Tirgul-Frumos' which is an outstanding strike on piece, 'Mihailleni' full strike on piece and extremely rare rural "Dist Teleorman PL. Tirgului" (probably unique), furthermore a rare strike of the 'Dupa Plecare' hs, a very fine and rare selection. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,200.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30286
Symbol: J,DCE
Cat No: Mi 16y
1865 20 par black on rose red thin paper, unused block of 60 from the upper left hand corner of the printing sheet, printed from Stone E, showing spectacular variety "small moon in front of forehead" and broken "I" in "DECI" on row 3/19 (similar to the variety mentioned in the Heimbüchler handbook p.186), a rare block from this scarce printing; we have no record of another large block exhibiting this plate flaw. (Image)
Opening EUR 800.00
Sold...EUR 800.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
1868-70 Prince Carol I - New Currency
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30288
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 20
1868 Large part of cover from Braila to Bucuresci franked with two 18b light-red both with good to large margins, tied by a super strike of the "Franco" postmark, with Braila cds to front, rare cancellation on a double rate cover, repaired tear to left side not affecting stamps, otherwise fine and a scarce usage; cert. Heimbüchler. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30289
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 20
1868 Cover from Braila to Fokschann franked with 18b blood-red with large to very large margins, tied by a super "Franco" postmark, with Braila cds to front, rare cancellation on cover, light crease to left side of stamp and filing crease to cover, otherwise very fine; signed Heimbüchler BPP. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30290
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 20
1868 (Jul 21) Lettersheet with 1868 18b, fine to large margins, tied by blue Budeu cds, reverse with Brailla cds, filing fold affecting bottom of stamp otherwise fine. (Image)
Opening EUR 80.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30291
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 17, 18
1872 (Aug 24) Domestic paid letter sent from Galati to Bolgrad franked with a vertical pair of 2b orange and a horizontal pair of 3b violet, both with good to large margins and vibrant colour, tied by Galati cds; wrapper has repaired tear centrally at the top otherwise very fine, an attractive clean and fresh cover; a very rare franking; this combination of use we have only recorded two other covers including one cancelled the same day; cert. Gmach (2021). (Image)
Opening EUR 3,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,600.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
1872 Prince Carol I - Perforated
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30300
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 32a
1871 Folded cover bearing a vertical pair of 5b carmine perforated with beard issue, with marginal base, fresh strong colour, tied by a single superb strike of the "Reni" black cds dated 8-9, cover has faults otherwise a fine and scarce example; ex Odor collection. (Image)
Opening EUR 10.00
Sold...EUR 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
King Carol 1869 - "Without Beard" Imperforate
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30292
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 20 b
1868 Registered cover from Folticeni to Bucharest franked with two 15b carmine-pink to the front one with with large to very large margins the other just touched, tied by a super "Recomandat" postmark in bluish-green, with Folticeni cds to front, and another single 15b to the reverse with four margins cancelled by simple grill cancel (not tied), filing crease and some imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce cover; cert. Heimbüchler; ex Cornelia. (Image)
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 2,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30294
Symbol: H
Cat No: Mi 22 a
1869, 10b blue, four margins, showing vivid colour, cancelled by a rare type A65 cds "Falciu 26.10"; small tear midway down the left margin otherwise very fine; only 200 10 Bani stamps were sold in 1869; a great rarity cancelled by this postmark. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30295
Symbol: H
Cat No: Mi 24
1869, 25b orange and blue, large four margins, exceptional colour, superb clarity of impression, cancelled by a railroad station post office double circle "Gara Roman Off Postal 25.4.71" in blue (Dragomir type PG1); only four such post offices are known in the classic period (Dragomir pg. 184); the 'Roman' cancel is a major rarity and this superb strike is for certain the finest known; a superb single. (Image)
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 800.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
King Carol 1871 - "With Beard" Imperforate
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30297
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 27
1871 10b yellow exceptionally fine marginal bisected and tied to a "Recipisa De Priimire" formular by a very fine "Bolgrad" cds, three marginal examples of this bisected stamp exist -one other was part of the Cornelia collection (2007 lot 5211) estimated at 15'000CHF; only Bolgrad bisects exist; here is one of the two finest examples known of this famous bisect; signed Pascanu; ex Odor (who discovered the Bolgrad archive in 1928). (Image)
Opening EUR 10,000.00
Sold...EUR 11,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30298
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 29 I
1871 Registered cover bearing a horizontal pair of 10b blue affixed to both the back and front, the latter which is just cut into on right side otherwise four margins, the pair on the reverse a side marginal with large to very large margins, tied by "Dist. Teleorman/Pl. Tirgului" blue cds dated 27-2; rural cds probably unique on registered mail and are important rarities; signed Pascanu. (Image)
Opening EUR 10,000.00
Sold...EUR 11,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30299
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 28 IIa
1872 Cover sent from Alexandria to Braila franked with new stones 1872 10b ultramarine, four good to large margins, tied by blue-green "Alexandra" cds (Kiriac fig. 516) with boxed "P.D." alongside, a rare very fine usage; exceptional fine quality with a superb cancellation of the 15 known; this is by far one of the finest; signed Heimbüchler. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,500.00
Sold...EUR 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Later Issues
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30302
Symbol: F
1909 Postal stationery card showing the rare value error 15 bani instead of 5 bani cancelled by "BUCARESTI 29 0ct 1913" cds, the latest recorded date according the Savoiu catalogue, sent locally without correspondence, very fine, a rarity of Romania postal stationery. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 260.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Romania
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 50091
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Romania - 1858 "Bull's Head" 108p, group of 39 items comprising seven glass support clichés in different colours including two in negative, one dated February 1941 and one with static cancellation, as well as three essays on paper including one composite on thin white paper showing the design in conjunction with Jassy cds, two blue strikes on very thin paper and one back impression on white wove paper. The lot is enriched with items featuring Jassy and Bakeu cds's: four glass support clichés, of which three are negative, four cellophane fragments with impressed cancellations made in Dec-44 and affixed to an additional cellophane, six clichés on celluloid including two rare examples of which one with red background and cds's in negative, the other three impressions in different colours black, red and blue on one single celluloid (this being a very rare feature in the Sperati artwork) and with small portion of "Recepisse", as well as eight essays on paper of which one to be highlighted as it also possesses the fingerprint of Sperati and "Neg. refait / dur" (negative redone / hard) and dated "12/44"; several auction catalogue cutouts complete the lot where nine show the cancellation highlighted in black which was traced by Sperati including one example of this second step with a piece of cellophane reproducing by hand a Dorohoj cds. An exceptional and unique group which rarity in the Sperati archive and relevance as one of the iconic issues of classic worldwide philately must be considered to conveniently appreciate its importance; no clichés included in the "Ultimate" collection or the Postal Museum in Paris and only two clichés are included in the B.P.A. collection, in this lot pre-dating by seven years the only dated cliché previously known. (Image)
Opening EUR 20,000.00
Sold...EUR 20,000.00
Closed..Dec-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60358
Symbol: H
Cat No: 1
1858, Moldavia, 27 parale black, printed on rose wove horizontally laid paper, incredibly crisp printing, very fine used, cancelled by the blue cds of Galatz dated 24-9, small thin and tear in right side, however the 27p is scarce used in Galatz, one of the 10 recorded singles with this cds; an attractive stamp; cert. Heimbüchler (2000), (Mi €12'000). (Image)
Opening EUR 3,000.00
Sold...EUR 4,200.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4200
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60359
Symbol: H
Cat No: 1
1858, Moldavia, 27 parale black, printed on rose wove horizontally laid paper, superb used example with especially wide margins, lightly cancelled by a Fokschani blue cds (only 17 off cover singles are known cancelled at Fokschani), giving a splendid appearance, the stamp reverse shows a number of small thin spots and there is a light ink mark on the back at right (offset from the address) which has been cleaned; a rare stamp with such large margins in unrepaired condition; cert. Holcombe (1998) and signed Schlesinger (Mi €12000). (Image)
Opening EUR 2,500.00
Sold...EUR 4,000.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60360
Symbol: H
Cat No: 1
1858, 27 parale black on matt pink on horizontally ribbed paper, fine to large margins, JASSY double circle cancellation in red (Jassy stamped in red ink from August 28 to October 21, 1858), a flawless and fresh example (Mi. €15'000).
Reference: Heimbüchler Suppl. p. 23 no. 16.
Expertise: Signed Richter, cert. Bloch (1983) and Gmach (2022) both mentioning that the stamp is perfect.
Provenance: Robson Lowe 4/1983. (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60361
Symbol: H
Cat No: 2
1858, Moldavia, 54 parale blue, on greenish blue horizontally laid paper, crisp bright colour, superb used, large to very large margins all round with complete red cds of Jassy dated 30-9 (this cancel in used between Aug 28th and Oct 18th 1858), a beautiful example of this iconic issue, one of the finest known in existence; only a handful exist in this premium condition; cert. Balasse (1974) and Gmach (2022) and signed A. Diena; ex Heimbüchler (illustrated on page 342-3), Mohrmann, Kohler and Steltzer; (Mi €5500). (Image)
Opening EUR 4,000.00
Sold...EUR 7,000.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60362
Symbol: H
Cat No: 2
1858, Moldavia, 54 parale blue, on greenish blue horizontally laid paper, fresh vibrant colour, superb used very lightly cancelled, probably the lightest cancelled example of the Moldavia first issue in existence; as such a very unusual stamp, extremely attractive and rare in this condition; cert. BPA (1957), A. Diena (1958), and Heimbüchler (2002); ex Heimbüchler - illustrated on page 303-8 (described as unused); (Mi €5500). (Image)
Opening EUR 1,500.00
Sold...EUR 3,400.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60363
Symbol: L
Cat No: 3 var.
1858, Moldavia, 81 parale blue, a rare and very dangerous forgery on piece. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 100.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60364
Symbol: H
Cat No: 4
1858, 108 parale blue, on pale pink horizontally laid paper, bright colour, used, margins all round, cancelled by a Galatz cds dated 2-10, has a diagonal crease through the centre of stamp and a repair to left; only 16 single examples of the 108 parale are known cancelled at Galatz, a scarce postmark on this rare stamp, mentioned in Tebeica; cert. Heimbüchler (1995), (Mi €12'000). (Image)
Opening EUR 2,500.00
Sold...EUR 3,200.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60365
Symbol: H
Cat No: 4
1858, Moldavia, 108 parale blue, on pale pink horizontally laid paper, with four margins, thinned but a fine unrepaired example, the postmark not identifiable, probably of later origins; cert. Heimbüchler (1995) and part of the Heimbüchler census 415-8; (Mi €1200). (Image)
Opening EUR 2,000.00
Sold...EUR 3,200.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60367
Symbol: P,L
Cat No: 4 (Sperati)
1858, Moldavia, 108 parale, Sperati Die Proof of the forgery in black, with the tell-tale break in the lower right, signed by Sperati in pencil to front with his violet handstamp to the reverse, with the number '291' inserted in the middle. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 800.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60368
Symbol: C
Cat No: 5yl K
1858, Moldavia, 5 parale black, on white paper, mint, original gum, reverse printed pair, newspaper stamp, unissued reprint with broken frame under A, wide margins, very deep black printing, exceptionally fine mint example; cert. Heimbüchler (2000), (Mi €750). (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 750.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60369
Symbol: CC,J
Cat No: 6ay
1858, Moldavia, 40 parale blue on white wove paper, mint n.h., superb tête-bêche block of four, intense colour, an extraordinarily fresh and clean example, rare in this amazing premium condition; signed Heimbüchler (Mi €1'600). (Image)
Opening EUR 800.00
Sold...EUR 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60370
Symbol: DFE
Cat No: 6by
1858, Moldavia, 40 parale greenish-blue on white wove paper, four margins, vivid printing, tied to a lettersheet front by a very fine strike of the Galatz cds in blue dated 16-2, the greenish-blue shade is unpriced in Michel; cert. Heimbüchler (2000); ex Tulbendjian and Moldvitza collection. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60371
Symbol: C
Cat No: 6x
1858, Moldavia, 40 parale blue, on bluish wove paper, pair, four margins, cancelled with red Franco Jassy postmark, exceptionally fresh and crisp printing, without repairs; cert. Heimbüchler (2000) and signed Their and Kurt Maier. (Image)
Opening EUR 250.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60372
Symbol: G
Cat No: 7
1858, Moldavia, 80 parale red, printed on bluish wove horizontally laid paper, strong vigorous printing, exceptionally fine used, neatly tied to piece giving it a striking appearance, good to large margins, a very attractive example; cert. Heimbüchler (2000), (Mi €1100). (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60373
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 7ay
1858, Moldavia, 80 parale brick-red, on white wove paper, mint, original gum, exceptional margins, strong colour, a fresh and clean example, rare in this condition (Mi €600). (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 550.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60374
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 7ay
1858, Moldavia, 80 parale brick-red on white wove paper, mint, original gum, large margins, dynamic colour, exceptionally fine mint with original gum, signed Friedl (Mi €600). (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 750.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60375
Symbol: C,J
Cat No: 9Ixa
1862, Moldavia, 6 parale light brownish-red, on white wove paper, mint, original gum, tête-bêche block of four, exceptionally fine mint multiple; signed Friedl (Mi. €440+). (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60376
Symbol: C,J
Cat No: 9Ixb
1862, Moldavia, 6 parale deep red, on white wove paper, mint, original gum, block of four, three stamps are n.h., exceptionally fine mint original gum block of four; signed Heimbüchler (Mi €440). (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 380.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60377
Symbol: C
Cat No: 9Ixb
1862, Moldavia, 6 parale deep red on white wove paper, mint, original gum, incredibly oily and vibrant shade, exceptionally mint example, an extraordinary stamp; signed Zoscsak (Mi €440). (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60378
Symbol: G
Cat No: 10Ix
1862, Moldavia, 30 parale blue, on white wove paper, sheet corner example, tied to a piece by a Franco/Berlad cancel, rare in this superb quality; cert. P.F. (1998) and signed Heimbüchler (Mi €560). (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 320.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60379
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 10Iz
1862, Moldavia, 30 parale blue on ribbed paper, unused, rare strip of eight, huge margins, clean and crisp piece, no gum, two stamps with small thins, but exceptionally fine unused multiple (Mi €560); ex Moldvitza collection. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 60380
Symbol: F
Cat No: 10Iz
1862, Moldavia, 30 parale blue on white ribbed paper, large margins, extraordinarily clean and fresh example, tied to 1852 (Jun 26) wrapper sent from Teutsch to Jassy, there would have been another 30 parale attach to make the correct rate presumably this stamp has fallen off, but it remains an attractive and rare example; cert. Heimbüchler (2000); the 30 parale handstruck from single dies on horizontally laid paper is extremely rare and much underrated on cover, our review of the famous name sales of the past 25 years has only revealed three other covers; ex Moldvitza and Odor collections. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 950.00
Closed..Dec-07-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
United Principalities 1862-1864
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30250
Symbol: G
Cat No: Mi 9 I x a
1862 Small piece bearing 6 par brownish-red on medium brownish paper, good to huge four margins, very fine impression, cancelled by "Franco Jassy" cancel in blue, with crisp strike of the "Jassy Moldavia" cds in blue below; signed; Heimbüchler. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30252
Symbol: G
Cat No: Mi 9 I xa
1862 6 par red, strip of five tied to large piece by an early scroll-type A62 postmark "Braila 12.11" in black, strong colour, very fresh printing, two stamps touched and one with a mild crease otherwise good to large margins especially across the base, a rare multiple; signed Pfenninger and Heimbüchler (Michel €1'400 for singles). (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30253
Symbol: H
Cat No: Mi 9 I xb
1862, 6 par carmine-red, clear to large margins, cancelled by a "Franco / Botoscheni" postmark which is extremely rare on the 6 par stamps, has small nick in base although clear of design, probably a unique example cancelled by this Moldavia cancel and in the scarcer shade; signed Grobe. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30254
Symbol: H
Cat No: Mi 9 I z
1862 Selection of six used singles of the 6 par red, in general very fine condition, including a striking deep cherry red shade single, two scarce "Franco Folticheni" cancellation and scarce exceptionally fine single cancelled by the unusual "Tekutsch" cds; these six stamps probably represent the largest assembly ever achieved on this rare issue. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30255
Symbol: H
Cat No: Mi 9 l xa
1862 6 par vermilion on white wove paper, horizontal pair, four good to very large margins, cancelled by "Franco Jassy" cancel in blue (Kiriac fig. 311) and with "Recepisse" cancellation, with a corner crease outside of the stamp otherwise very fine and rare; signed; Thier (Mi €560); ex Hoepfner. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30256
Symbol: F
Cat No: Mi 10 I x
1862 30 par blue on wove paper, two single frankings on two similar envelopes (one with original contents) from the same correspondence, addressed to 'Mr. Marculescu' at the 'Ministry of Finance in Bucharest', each franked with four margin examples tied by a very fine "Predealul" cds in black (Kiriac fig. 349) dated 29-2 and 28-3 respectively, some ageing and soiling to envelopes as expected; Predeal is the rarest and highest priced S62 cds in the Heimbüchler handbook and the post office archives indicate that Predeal was issued with just 295 30par stamps; no more than four covers are believed to exist with this rare postmark; illustrated in Heimbüchler II (pg 114); signed Heimbüchler; ex Heimbüchler collection pt 1. (Image)
Opening EUR 6,000.00
Sold...EUR 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30257
Symbol: G
Cat No: Mi 9 l z
1862 Small piece bearing horizontal strip of five 6 par red on laid paper, cancelled by "Franco Jassy" cancel (Kiriac fig. 311) in black, this stamp on laid paper is very rare and underpriced and it has been missing in many of the major collections of the past; this strip of five is the largest known multiple, of which only one other is recorded in the Tomasini / Kunzi collection; signed; A. Diena; cert; Heimbüchler (Mi €2'750 for five singles); ex Hoepfner. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,500.00
Sold...EUR 2,500.00
Closed..Dec-05-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 22DE
Lot No: 30258
Symbol: H
Cat No: Mi 10 I X
1862 30 par blue horizontal pair, just touching top of second stamp otherwise four margins, strong colour, cancelled by the "Franco / Kahul" M3 postmark; rated "R" by Heimbüchler on the 1858 issue; belongs to the rare postmarks on the 1862 issue; signed; Zoscsak; cert; Heimbüchler. (Image)
