Sale No: 309
Lot No:2867
Symbol:Cat No:1B

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 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2868
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2869
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2870
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2871
Symbol:Cat No:4

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2872
Symbol:Cat No:4

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2873
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2874
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2875
Symbol:Cat No:2

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2876
Symbol:Cat No:4

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!

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2877
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2878
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2879
Symbol:Cat No:V23

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2880
Symbol:Cat No:1A

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2881
Symbol:Cat No:2

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2882
Symbol:Cat No:4

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 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2883
Symbol:Cat No:4

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2884
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2885
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2887
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2888
Symbol:Cat No:1A

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 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2889
Symbol:Cat No:1A

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 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2890
Symbol:Cat No:1B

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 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 309
Lot No:2891
Symbol:Cat No:3/I

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. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)