1881-1891 Issues, handstamped or overprinted "Obrazets" and "Specimen," selection of 55 mostly different (accounting for shades and types of overprint), with Large Lion (26), Small Lion (26) and Postage Dues (3), values to 1L, also surcharges "3", "5" and "15" (those with handwritten "Obr"), mixed condition, with or without gum, few minor faults, mostly fine, with 21 Thomas Hitzler's certificates ("rare and sought after stamps") (Image)

Est.US$2,000

1885 50s on 1f black & red, tied by "Roustchouk/10 X. 98" bilingual cds on registered cover to Kolozsvar, boxed registry handstamp and Kolozsvar arrival on reverse, cover folds well away from the stamp, v.f. and rare (YT 25, Euro 2,500) (Cat No. 22) (Image)

Est.US$1,000