Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 3148 - 309.-320. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 3148 Rumänien

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    Katalognummer : 26a
    1871: 5 b. rose-red, a horizontal pair somewhat roughly separated and just touched at left, used on 1872 entire letter to Braila endorsed "Cu vaporu" at base (carried on the Danube to Braila), tied by "CALAFAT / SERA" circular datestamp (March 25) in blue (Kiriac as fig. 440). Framed "P.D." at right in blue and reverse with faint Braila arrival in black. Scarce: illustrated as fig. 2 in the London Philatelist article. Ex collection Sassower.rnrnNote: The "Cu Vaporu" or "Pr. Vapora" endorsements are only ever seen on mail from Calafat to Braila - carried at 10 bani internal single rate down the Danube. See the article by Gabby Sassower in the "London Philatelist" of July-August 1978 (Volume 87, 1027-1028) which is enclosed with the lot, where he proves this cover was carried by a DDSG steamer.
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