Lot no. 1594

10 bani ultramarine, bisected vertically on 1871 ´Recipisa de priimaire´-form (Number 70) with left half of the adhesive tied by "Bolgrad" datestamp (27/2) well struck in black (Kiriac fig. 376). Straight line "Bolgrad" cancellation at right also in black. The form with piece missing at left and creased as are all known examples, but otherwise of superb and attractive appearance for this major rarity. The stamp was bisected due to a shortage of the 5 bani value at Bolgrad and this form represents one of just two known on the earliest recorded day of use (see Heimbüchler II, page 298). A wonderful item for the connisseur. Certificate Heimbüchler.