334 / September 2008

10 bani blue, fine example used on neat May 1872 cover to Bacau cancelled by "Crajova" thimble datestamp struck in blue (Kiriac fig. 495). Blue framed ´P.D.´ at right and reverse with Bacau/Posta arrival cds (11/5). Attractive cover. Signed Heimbüchler.

1872 (August): Emergency Issue, 10 bani ultramarine, a vertical pair from lower left corner of the sheet (Mixed Transfer Types 1/2). Slight gum crease, a fresh and fine original gum pair. Scarce.

1872 (August): Emergency Issue 10 bani ultramarine, a mint block of four marginal from base of sheet(Mixed Transfer Types 7-1/4-5) of good fresh colour and fine and fresh with large part original gum. Rare, especially with the Mixed Transfer. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani ultramarine, a mint block of eight marginal from right of sheet(Transfer Types 4-5-6-7/4-5-6-7) of good fresh colour, fine and fresh with large part original gum. Rare. Certificate Heimbüchler.

10 bani ultramarine, a mint block of nine corner marginal from lower left of sheet(Mixed Transfer Types 1-2-3/1-2-3/2-3-4) of good colour, creased between first and second rows and some staining, one stamp closed tear, but large part original gum. Rare, especially so with Mixed Transfer. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani ultramarine, a mint block of twelve(Transfer Types 2-3-4/2-3-4/2-3-4/2-3-4) of good fresh colour with minute stain on ninth stamp, but fine and fresh with large part original gum (six unmounted). Rare. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani ultramarine, a fresh and fine mint reconstruction of the Transfer Types (7), including two fine horizontal pairs, all stamps with large part og.

10 bani prussian blue, mint block of eight, marginal from top of sheet (Transfer Types 4-5-6-7/4-5-6-7) with separation lines apparent. Fresh vivid colour and fine, large part original gum (two unmounted) and superb but for a trivial gum crease not affecting the appearance. Very rare. Certificate Heimbüchler.

15 bani red, a very fine mint pair, marginal from top of sheet (Transfer Types 1-2). Fine attractive appearance and fine, large part original gum, mint multiples of this stamp especially marginal examples, are very rare. Exceptional and scarce. Certificate Heimbüchler.

15 bani red, a very fine mint block of four (Transfer Types 1-2/5-6). Fine attractive appearance and of fine fresh colour, large part original gum. Mint multiples of this stamp are especially rare. Exceptional and scarce block. Certificate Heimbüchler.

15 bani red, a very fine mint block of four (Mixed Transfer Types 8-5/4-1). Fine attractive appearance and of bright fresh colour, large part original gum. Mint multiples of this stamp are especially rare. Certificate Heimbüchler.

15 bani red, a fine used example with large margins cancelled by part "Braila" cds, clearly showing Plate Flaw on King´s beard. Unusual and most attractive.

15 bani red, fine mint selection (8) showing the complete set of the Transfer Types. Six with large part original gum. Scarce and very difficult to assemble, most have Heimbüchler signature.

15 bani red, fine used selection (8) showing the complete set of the Transfer Types, including an exceptional pair (Types 5-6) on small piece. Scarce set.

50 bani pale blue & red, a fresh and fine mint reconstruction of the Transfer Types (7), all stamps with large part original gum, all signed, most by Heimbüchler. Extremely rare and fine set.

1871/72: With Beard, the mint collection on leaves with 5 bani carmine (shades) fresh mint examples (5), 10 b. orange (2), 10 b. blue (1), 10 b. ultramarine (5, including a pair), 10 b. prussian blue (2, both signed Heimbüchler); 15 b. red (2, both signed Heimbüchler), 25 b. brown and 50 b. pale blue & rose (2, one signed). Most with large part original gum, a fine and scarce selection.

1871/72: With Beard, cancellation study with 28 stamps; with 5 bani red (8), 10 b. orange (14 including a pair), 10 b. blue, 15 b. on dubious cover, 25 b. brown (3) and 50 b. pale blue & rose.

1871/72: Small Thimble Cancellations (Kiriac fig. 510-588), album page with exceptional examples struck, mostly in blue, on 5 b. red (5), 10 b. orange (8); 10 b. blue (6); 25 b. brown (3). Noted superb strikes of "Peatra", "Tirgu Vestea" etc. Fine and attractive selection.

1872, Perforated issue: 10 bani blue, fine used on cover from Cahul to Bolgrad cancelled by "Cahul" cds in blue (Kiriac fig. 382) with framed ´P.D.´ below. Attractive cover with Bolgrad arrival on reverse. Signed Heimbüchler.

10 bani blue, fine used on 1872 entire from Calafat to Braila endorsed "Cu Vapore" at base; cancelled by "Calafat-Sera" cds in blue (Kiriac fig. 437) with framed ´P.D.´ alongside. Braila arrival cds on reverse of an attractive and scarce cover. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani brown, superb block of four, marginal from right of sheet and thus from the lower right hand corner of the sheet; showing Mixed Transfer Types. Fresh and very fine original gum, some clipped perfs. at base, but a fine and scarce multiple. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani brown, superb block of 20 from lower right corner of the sheet, with empty space and Mixed Transfers in lower two rows. Fresh and very fine original gum, a fine and scarce multiple. See Heimbüchler II, page 275 and 276 for further information on this rare multiple.

25 bani brown, superb block of 21 (7x3). Fresh and very fine original gum, excellent centering and colour for the issue, a fine and rare multiple. Signed Heimbüchler.

25 bani brown, wonderful block of 42 (6x7) from top to base of the sheet with lower two rows showing Mixed transfer Types (see Heimbüchler II, page 275). Fresh and very fine original gum, excellent centering and colour for the issue, a fine and rare Exhibition piece. Certificate Heimbüchler.

Small collection in fine quality with 5 b. mint (2) and used, 10 b.mint (3) and used (3, including an example on cover from Buzeu) and 25 b. mint (4) and used.

1872, Paris Printing 10 b. blue horizontal pair and single 25 b. orange used on 1874 envelope to Athens tied by "Braila" thimble datestamps (Kiriac fig. 519), underpaid by 30 bani for route taken via Vienna and Trieste (datestamps on reverse). Struck with two line "Affranchisement / Insuffisant" in black and both taxed on arrival (35 lepta) and charged for inland postage (20 lepta) and franked by Greece Large Hermes 1870/72 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. orange and 40 l. pale mauve on greenish paper tied by Athens ´1´ lozenge on receipt. Imperfections to some adhesives but a marvelous and colourful cover of the greatest scarcity. Certificate Heimbüchler.

1872/79: The magnificent collection with Paris and Bucharest issues, a highly specialised study with imperforates printed by Hulot including multiples and marginal pieces, 1879 mint set (three 50 b.) and used set in pairs, multiples and bisected usages, covers incl. 25 b. and 50 b. on entire to France, 50 b. used block and ´thimble´ cancellation study, 1876 issue with cancellation study, 1879 issue with multiples, cancellation study and three examples of the 5 bani rose error of colour etc., a truly wonderful lot with viewing essential.

1872: "Decoupage" Proofs (8) bicoloured for 1 1/2 b., 3 b., 5 b., 10 b., 15 b. (2), 25 b. and 50 b. A fresh and fine group, very scarce set with all values represented.

Österreichische Post: 1850, 6 Kr. rötlichbraun, Type Ia, allseits breitrandig mit Ovalstempel "CARANSEBES" auf Faltbrief, datiert 8. Juni 1850, nach Temesvar mit Ankunftsstempel, frühestes bekanntes Datum einer in Rumänien verwendeten Briefmarke! U.a. sign. Ferchenbauer mit Fotoattest

1862/1960, postfrische, ungebrauchte und gestempelte Partie mit besseren kpl. Sätzen in unterschiedlicher Erhaltung; auf 15 Einsteckkarten

1862/1976, ungebrauchte und etwas gestempelte, über weite Strecken nach Vordruck komplette Sammlung

1862/1993, meist gestempelte Sammlung mit guten Werten, schönen Motiven und Blockausgaben, dazu ungebrauchte/postfrische Sammlung Bulgarien bis 1962, sauber in 2 dicken Steckbüchern

1862/1918, ungebrauchte und gestempelte Sammlung, spezialisiert gesammelt auf selbstgestalteten Albumseiten im Binder

1862/71, ungebrauchte und gestempelte kleine Partie, dabei Kehrdruck Mi.-Nr. 10I sowie sehr schönes Paar der Nr. 25

1864/1997, gestempelte Grundstocksammlung in 2 Steckbüchern mit vielen Blockausgaben, durchgehend saubere Erhaltung

1865/1960, kleine, meist gestempelte Zusammenstellung mit fast nur kpl. Ausgaben mit besseren, durchgehend saubere Erhaltung