1, 1858 27p Black on rose laid paper, A striking used example with enormous margins all around, especially so at the top and base (4mm), excellent color and impression, cancelled by a fine strike of the rare «BERLAD 6/10» date stamp in blue, Extremely Fine showpiece; Just 3 examplse of Romania #1 are recorded used from Berlad, a delightful and rare stamp in outstanding condition; illustrated in Heimbüchler «The Bull»s Heads of Moldavia» (pg 270, pos 3) where the photograph originally located for publication does not do this extraordinary stamp justice; signed Miro and Roumet; 2008 Heimbüchler certificate (Scott $25,000; Michel 1, EUR17,000; SG1, £16,000) Provenance: Heinrich Köhler Auction (2009) (Image 2)(Image)