1824: Entire letter from Bucharest to Hermannstadt (Sibiu), struck on despatch with superb strike (rare this fine) of oval framed "BUKUREST / IN DER WALLACHEY" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 706). Thence via Rossenthurn where disinfected with circular "SANITATIS SIGILLUM" disinfection cachet in black and resealed with red wax, with 2 kr. charge in red crayon. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3886
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Austrian P.O.'s 1846/66: Small group of entire letters (5) with 1846 disinfected entire to Genova with two line dated "JASSY" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 755), 1848 disinfected entire to Genova with two line dated "GALLATZ" in black (fig. 741), 1857 and 1858 entire letters with good strikes of circular "BUKAREST" in black (fig. 713) the 1858 entire disinfected, both mailed to France, 1866 entire to Marseille with fine circular "GALATZ" in black (fig. 744), an attractive group.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3887
Symbol:
1860: Entire letter from Domnesti to Jassy rated '40' (bani) in manuscript struck on flap with fair "JASSY / MOLDOVA" datestamp (Feb 10) in black (Kiriac fig. 293), and circa 1870 cover to Buzeu with fine "MIZIL" datestamp (Kiriac fig. 422) in blue, poor framed "DUPA / PALCARE" (Too Late) marking and "BUZEU / SERA" arrival cds (Kiriac fig. 446). (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3888
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1860c.: Entire letter and covers (3) with 1860 entire showing Cyrillic "KRAIOVA" two line datestamp in blue, and an official cover with same datestamp again in blue (Kiriac fig. 243), two further Official covers one struck with "KARAKAL" handstamp in greenish-black (fig. 241) and fourth cover with fine "SEVERINU" datestamp in blue (fig. 252). A scarce group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3889
Symbol:
Austrian P.O.'s 1863 (Oct 30): Prepaid entire letter to Curzola with fine strike of Austrian P.O. two line dated "IBRAILA / 30. OTT" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 728) with scarce "FRANCA" below (fig 731), crossed to denote pre-payment; reverse with partial Trieste transit and Curzola arrival cds (Nov 10). Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3890
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1860/65c.: Covers (3) with Cyrillic handstamps: fine "BRAILA / IAN 12" two line handstamp in blue (Kiriac fig. 236) signed Heimbüchler, one to Craiova struck with fine slightly over-inked KALAFATU two line dated handstamp (Dec 8) in black (Kiriac fig. 240), and third cover with scarce "KARAKULU" handstamp (April 27) in greenish ink (Kiriac fig. 241). A scarce group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3894
Symbol: Cat No: 6by
1858: 40 pa. blue on white paper, a superb example with huge margins all round, used on cover to Galatz tied by oval "FRANCO / JASSY" handstamp in blue (Kiriac fig. 311) with despatch cds "JASSY / MOLDOVA" alongside (12/6). reverse with "Galatz / Moldova" arrival (14/6) in red. An extremely fine and very scarce cover. Cert. Heimbüchler (1991).rnrnProvenance: Köhler sale 272, Wiesbaden, 12-15 June 1991, lot 3727. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3898
Symbol: Cat No: 13x
1865: Cuza 220 pa. red, a fine used exampole with large margins all round, tied to 'Recepise de Înapoeri' form by grill handstamp in black withg "BUCURESTI / POST SUCC. No. 4" datestamp (16/9) struck in blue at left (Kiriac fig. 783). Reverse with 'Craiova' arrival (19/9) datestamp in blue. Typical wrinkles to receipt but scarce and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3902
Symbol: Cat No: 18
1868/70: 3 b. pale violet, a used example in a pale shade with large margins on three sides and just touched at base, used on 1871 Printed Matter cover to Galatz tied by watery "CRAIOVA" datestamp (18/2) struck in blue (Kiriac fig. 386). Reverse with Bucharest transit cds and Galatz arrival (Feb 26). File folds but a scarce rate. rnrnProvenance: Collection Paul Laptev, Köhler sale 300, Wiesbaden, 22-26 Sept 1998, lot 1408. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3903
Symbol: Cat No: 24+25b
1869: 25 b. orange & blue and 50 b. indigo & red, each with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1870 cover to Paris by "GALATZI / SERA" datestamp (3/8) in black (Kiriac fig. 460). Framed 'P.D.' at left with Austria 'A' in black and Vienna transit cds (Aug 7) on reverse. Closed cover tear at top and part of backflap missing not detracting from a fine and most attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3904
Symbol: Cat No: 27
1871: 10 b. yellow, a used example with two margins and scissor cut into design at right, on 1871 entire letter to Bucharest tied by bold strike of "RIMNIC SRAT" datestamp (1/8) in black - note the inverted '8' in the datestamp (Kirac fig. 409). File folds and extraneous docketing but a scarce usage: just 200 of the 10 bani stamps were issued to Rimnic Sârat. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3905
Symbol: Cat No: 27+28
1871: 10 b. orange, three large margins and just shaved at right, used with fine 25 b. brown on 1871 cover to Glarus, Switzerland, each tied by neat GALATI datestamps (Aug 15) in black (Kiriac fig. 500). Framed 'PD' at right and reverse with 'St. Gallen-Sargans-St. Gallen' TPO and Glarus arrival cds (Aug 21). File fold affects 10 bani but a fresh and most attractive usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 5,500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3906
Symbol: Cat No: 29/IIa
1871/72: 10 b. ultramarine, Type 5, a used example with large margins on three sides and just touched at right, horizontal scissor cut in margin at base, on cover to Braila tied by 'Bucuresci' datestamp in black with framed 'P.D.' and DUPA / PLACARE (Too Late) markings adjacent. Braila arrival (Feb 2) on reverse.rnrnProvenance: Collection Paul Laptev, Köhler sale 300, Wiesbaden, 22-26 Sept 1998, lot 1500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3907
Symbol: Cat No: 44+45
1879: Bucharest printing 5 b. dull green (2) and 10 b. blue, used on 1879 cover to Laibach endorsed 'via Orsova' tied by two fine "BUCURESCI - VERCIOROVA / AMBULANTA No. 3" datestamps (Sept 12) in black (Kiriac unrecorded) and by manuscript "G(ara) Piatra" in violet ink. Reverse with Vienna cds and Laibach arrival. Envelope trimmed at top but very rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3908
Symbol: Cat No: 50+51
1879: Bucharest printing 5 b. green and 10 b. carmine on yellowish in a vertical pair, used on 1880 cover to Laibach tied by "BUCURESCI - VERCIOROVA / AMB. No. III" cds (April 7) in black (Kiriac fig. 1329). Reverse with Vienna cds and Laibach arrival. Envelope trimmed and with wear but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3909
Symbol: Cat No: 57-75 Essays
1885/89: Vulturi Issue. Imperforate Essay composite sheetlet showing eight values from 1½ b. to unissued 1 leu, printed in dull grey-blue on thin cream wove paper (110 x 94 mm.), together with single examples of the 3 b. in blue and 3 b. in maroon. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3910
Symbol: Cat No: 57-75 Essays
1885/89: Vulturi Issue. Imperforate Essays (32) for values from 1½ bani to unissued 1 leu, with four sets of eight Essays mounted on grey cards with sets in carmine-rose, pale blue, orange-brown and greenish blue; fresh and very fine assembly. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3915
Symbol: Cat No: 213 Proof
1908/10: Carol I, Imperforate Proof for 10 b. value in black on medium greyish wove paper, a block of eight (4 x 2) numbered '661' at top, with last two subjects crossed through in manuscript ink (top example with incomplete shading of leaves, lower example with Duty plate blank), further manuscript endorsements in red ink. Extremely scarce.rnrnNote: There is some conjecture as to whether this was printed by the Popescu Govt. Printing Works in Bucharest ot by the firm of Thomas MacDonald, Monument Buildings, London EC4. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3916
Symbol: Cat No: 213+215 Proofs
1908/10: King Carol definitives, Imperforate Plate Proof blocks of four engraved on medium smooth wove paper, both with blank Duty Plates, one in carmine (colour of the issued 10 b.) and the other a corner marginal block of four in pale blue (colour of the issued 25 b.). Fine and scarce blocks. (Image 1)(Image)
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3931
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1716/1849; The collection of covers / entires (9) on Exhibit leaves with 1716 letter from Oradea with full translation, 1838 entire to Genova with superb Austrian P.O. "GALACZ" in black (Tchilinghirian unlisted), 1840/41 entires (2) from Craiova (Poland) to Pesth disinfected at Schuppanek (Orsova) with intact red wax seals on flap, 1844 disinfected entore with superb two line dated JASSY despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 755), 1846 disinfected entire to France with fine two line dated "BUKAREST" (fig. 709) in black, 1847 rare prepaid cover from Glasgow to Jassy rated at 1/9d. in red, further usages from Gallatz to Vienna and Genova etc. A fine and most interesting lot. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3932
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1858/65: Covers/entires (8 and a front) all with small double ring datestamps, earlier entire (Theologo correspondence) with GALATZ / MOLDOVA in blue and Jassy arrrival in blue and a cover from FOKSCHANI / MOLDOVA to Galatz with strikes in blue (Kiriac figs. 277, 279, 275); later covers with datestamps showing ? at base with usages from Bucuresci in blue, Calafatul in black and in blue, Ramnacul Valcea in blue and Turnu-Severin in blue (Kiriac figs. 339, 341, 351 and 358) and a post 1875 front with JASSY cds and "T" marking. Strikes fine, a good group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3933
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1870/1950c: Lot 59 covers/postcards incl. Prince Cuza 20 pa. on Berlad cover front, 1870 fully prepaid cover Calafat to Genova bearing a horizontal pair of international issue 25 b. orange & blue, 1890 PSC to Keuprulu, Turkey, 1897/1902 postcards to Constantinople, 1898 PSC to Moscow, 1919 New Romania Transsylvania two registered cover from Sibiu and Brasso with matching censorship handstamps, 1919 censored and registered cover Botosani to Detroit, and 1923 Airmail to Paris, also a fine selection of semi-modern covers. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image 12)(Image 13)(Image 14)(Image 15)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3934
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1878/1950: Accumulation containing over four hundred pieces of postal stationery, many with additional frankings and better postmarks. This lot contains a number of railway markings, such as a 1897 straight line "TREN G. BACAU" or "CONSTANTA A BUCURESCI". A registered card from "CARACAL" to "PARIS" is also noteworthy, as are many other including a pre-printed "NEW YEAR 1900" stationery card. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 3935
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1882/1945: Selection of nineteen covers, postcards, wrappers and documents, some with fiscals stamps. Some items originate from the border area with Hungary and bear Hungarian stamps, such as a registered letter from "CRAVICA" to "PANCSOVA" from 1884 others come with censor or railway marks. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image)
1903/1909: Romania maritime mail, three ppcs and an Austrian-Levant postal stationery card, the latter cancelled "SMYRNE-CONSTANTINOPLE-CONSTANTA" to Naples, the others bear the "CONSPOLI-CONSTANTA-BUCURESTI" mark. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4349
Symbol:
3. National Jamboree in Mamaia - Constanta 1934 (July 5 to 30): 'MAMAIA 1934' overprint proofs in gold on ungummed white paper and in black on ungummed yellowish paper as well as inverted 'MAMAIA' overprint in black on 'SIBIU' 25 B. + 25 B. blue-green block of four. Further Sibiu 1932 6 L. + 6 (L) vert. pair imperforate at left. Scarce varieties. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4350
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
3. National Jamboree in Mamaia - Constanta 1934 (July 5 to 30): Group of five envelopes franked with complete sets of 'Mamaia 1934' overprinted Scout Issue with golden and black overprint cancelled by Jamboree cds's, two registered usages with special Registration handstamp and one triple franking, each value in a horizontal strip of three. Some wear, but rare Scout Camp Mail. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4351
Symbol: Cat No: 516.U -518.U
4. National Jamboree in Poiana-Brasov (Kronstadt) 1936 (Aug. 10 29): Imperforated set of three values, printed on white wove paper with full original gum, incl. 1 L + 1 (L) darkblue, 3 L + 3 (L) darkbrown and 6 L + 6 (L) carmine, all fine marginal examples of lower right of corner sheet, fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4352
Symbol:
4. National Jamboree in Poiana-Brasov (Kronstadt) 1936 (Aug. 10 29): Brasov 6 L+ 6 (L) carmine in an imperforate horizontal pair in combination with perf. 3 L + 3 (L) darkbrown, 1930 2 L green and 1935 50 B. dark brown, alll tied by "Buchuresti 5, 2 Dec. 936" cds. on lower part (without former header) of registered cover to Magdeburg, Germany with arrival mark of Dec. 5th. Rare commercial usage of the imperf. Scout-Issue. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 6,000.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4353
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Scouting in Romania 1931/36: Selection of 20 cards/covers starting with 1931 Boy Scouts Exhibition, three covers franked with complete sets, Jamboree Issues 1932/36 eight envelopes, including sheet with complete set of Sibiu Issue tied by red Fleur-de-Lis handstamp of the Scout movement, Brasov issue complete set in blocks of four, as well as four picture postcards of Sibiu Camp and two covers relating to the Fifth Annivesary of Accession of King of King Carol II (1935). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7261
Symbol: Cat No: 25a+24
1869: 50 bani pale blue & red and 25 b. orange & blue, fine large margined examples used on 1869 cover to Paris, France tied by BUCURESTI / SERA datestamp (30/5) in black (Kiriac fig. 442). The cover with some opening tears at top and both stamps showing significant plate flaws - the 25 bani with a dash of orange in the margin at upper right and the 50 b. with clear evidence of re-touching behind King Carol's head in the vignette. Strasbourg entry mark in blue at right (June 5). A rare and appealing franking. Cert. Heimbüchler (2014).rnrnProvenance: Collection E. J. Leon, Robson Lowe, Basel, Oct 1966, lot 1595.rn Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, Nov 2014, lot 5156.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7262
Symbol: Cat No: 41
1872: Paris printing 25 b. orange, a strip of three, used on 1874 cover to Marseille tied by "GALATZI" datestamps (Sept 18) in black. Prepaid at single rate but found to be double, struck with italic "AFFRANCHISEMNENT / INSUFFISANT" and framed 'N.A.' in black; charged '16' décimes due on arrival in manuscript. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7263
Symbol: Cat No: 62+56
1885/1900: Small group of covers / cards (6) all showing Postage Due (Duval issue) usages on arrival in France with 1887 cover with 1885 5 b. green on greenish block of five from Rimnicu Valcea taxed at 50 c., 1885 and 1886 stampless covers with "T" markings taxed at 50 c., 1897 and 1900 stationery cards taxed at 10 c. or 20 c., condition varies but an interesting group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
