334 / September 2008

1869 (March): 5 bani orange, the reconstruction of the Transfer types (4), fresh mint (all with original gum) and used. A fine and choice selection.

5 bani orange, cancelled by one of the scarcest of all Romanian classic period datestamps: "Officiul Postal Princiar" well struck in black (23/7/69). Exceptional for this rarity (Kiriac fig. 785). Signed Heimbüchler.

5 bani orange, good margins, used on complete 1870 ´Quitanta´ (certificate of posting) printed form for letter to Jassy, tied by "Bacau-Posta" cds in black. Scarce. Signed Heimbüchler.

5 bani pale orange, used on complete 1871 ´Recepisa priimire´ printed form (registered receipt) for letter to Jassy, tied by unclear cds in black. Scarce. Signed Zoscsak.

5 bani orange, a fine example used on complete ´Recepisa priimire´ printed form (registered receipt) cancelled by "Galatz/N./Recommandee" handstamp in black (Kiriac fig. 1596). Rare and appealing item. Signed Heimbüchler.

5 bani orange two horizontal pairs on cover from Berlad to Bucharest cancelled by grill obliterator (two strikes in black) with "Berlad" cds at base in blue (9/8) and reverse with Tecuciu transit in blue. A rare franking and an attractive cover.

10 bani blue, mint block of four (Transfer Types 3-4/3-4), tiny scissor cut at lower left in margin only, fine appearance and vibrant colour, fine original gum. A fine block. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani blue, the reconstruction of the transfer types (4), both mint (all with og) and used, one with blue cds.

10 bani blue used on small piece with 1868 4 bani blue vertical pair, one stamp defective, neatly tied by "Dorohoi" cds´s in blue (Kiriac fig. 389). Despite fault, a spectacular mixed issue piece. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani ultramarine and 15 bani bright red, tied to small piece by straight line "Braila" handstamps in black (Kiriac fig. 1515). Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani carmine used on small piece with 1869, 10 bani deep blue tied by "Bucuresci-Dup´Amiadi" cds in black (Kiriac fig. 433). Scarce and appealing mixed franking. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani blue, a fine example used on January 1871 cover to Bucharest cancelled by fine strike of scarce "Rimnic. Sarat" cds (Kiriac fig. 409) in blue. A delightful and scarce cover. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani blue, a very fine example used on 1871 cover to Bucharest, cancelled by "Botosani" thimble cds in black (Kiriac fig. 486). Repeated strike below with framed "Franco" at lower left. Bucharest arrival on reverse (28/6), an attractive entire. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani blue, a very fine example on entire letter to Bucharest, tied by "Ploesti-Dim" cds in blue green (Kiriac fig. 476), Bucharest arrival on reverse, a fragile but attractive entire. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani blue, fine example (Transfer Type 2) on cover from Caracal to Slatina tied by "Caracal" cds in blue-black (Kiriac fig. 383), Slatina (25/7) arrival cds on reverse. Signed Heimbüchler.

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.

10 bani ultramarine and 15 bani red (2) fine used on cover to Constantinople cancelled by neat of "Galatz" cds´s in blue-green (Kiriac fig. 395). Reverse with Lloyd Agency arrival cds in black (25/7). Slight repair to flap at right and one 15 b. with vertical crease, but a dramatic and scarce exaample of the 40 bani rate. Certificate Heimbüchler.

15 bani bright red, mint block of six (Transfer Types 2-3-4/2-3-4), right hand pair with vertical crease and tiny inclusion at lower right, but fine appearance and fresh colour, fine original gum. A scarce block. Signed Heimbüchler.

15 bani bright red, the reconstruction of the transfer types (4), both mint (all with part or large part original gum) and fine used.

15 bani bright red, a fine used example (Transfer Type 1)showing diagonal pre-printing paper fold variety. Scarce and unusual stamp.

15 bani red, a fine horizontal pair sharing fine strike of "Rimnic. Sarat" cds in blue (Kiriac fig. 409). Attractive.

15 bani red and 25 bani orange & blue tied by "Galati" cds in black to small piece(Kiriac fig. 394). Signed Heimbüchler.

15 bani red and 25 bani orange & blue, fine used on piece cancelled by neat strikes of "Ismail" cds´s in blue (Kiriac fig. 401). Signed Heimbüchler.

15 bani red (5, with single example slightly overlapping a fine margined strip of four) used on piece and cancelled by framed "Franco" handstamps in blue and by French entry marking in blue. Rare and attractive. Signed Heimbüchler.

15 bani red used on small piece with 1868, 3 bani pale violet sharing "Piatra" cds (20/8) well struck in black (Kiriac fig. 406). A fine and scarce mixed issue franking. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani orange & blue, a fine mint horizontal strip of three (Transfer Types 3-4-1). Fine colour, fresh large part original gum. Signed Bühler.

25 bani orange & blue, a fresh mint block of six of very fine vibrant colour (Transfer Types 3-4-1/3-4-1), first stamp with Plate Flaw on top outer frame line. A Superb block with fine large part original gum. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani orange & blue, a mint block of nine (Transfer Types 1-2-3/1-2-3/1-2-3), creased both vertically and horizontally but a scarce multiple nevertheless. Fine colour, fresh large part original gum. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani orange & blue, the reconstruction of the transfer types (4), both mint (all with large part original gum) and fine used.

25 bani orange & blue, cancelled by extremely rare "Sculeni-Romania" well struck in blue (10/7). Exceptional for this (Kiriac fig. 599).

25 bani orange & blue, two fine used examples each cancelled by large part strikes of "Recommandee/N./Galatz" handstamps in black (Kiriac fig. 1596).

25 bani orange & blue tied to small piece by straight line "Calafat" handstamp in blue (Kiriac fig. 1516). Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani orange & blue, fine example on 1870 cover to Vienna cancelled by Bucharest thimble cds in black. A scarce and attractive cover. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani orange & blue, four margins, tied to Nov. 1869 cover to Vienna by "Bucuresti-Sera" cds in black (Kiriac fig. 442) with framed ´P.D.´ at right and Vienna arrival on reverse. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani orange & blue, an album page study of the Retouches made with stylus or needle, most especially noticeable on the back of the King´s head. A superb study with five used examples and two further pieces with the 25 b. in combination with 15 b. red. Exceptional and interesting selection, see Heimbüchler II, page 231.

50 b. blue & red mint, the reconstruction of the Transfer Types (4) with fine large margined examples in both shades. An attractive group.