334 / September 2008

20 pa. on rose, a remarkable block of 24 marginal from right of the sheet (Transfer Types 3-1-2/5-6-4-5-6-4-5/2-3-1-2-3-1-2/5-6-4-5-6-4-5). Faults including some creasing and without gum, nevertheless a scarce and attractive large multiple.

20 pa. on rose, a remarkable block of 30 from lower left corner of the sheet (Transfer Types 4-5/1-2-3-1-2-3-1/4-5-6-4-5-6-4 repeated). Faults including tears and some creasing and without gum, nevertheless a very large multiple of this stamp.

20 pa.on rose, album page with mint examples (12) including a very fine and fresh horizontal strip of three marginal from left of sheet, the latter piece signed Heimbüchler.

20 pa.on rose, reconstruction of the Transfer Types (6), with fresh mint examples with large part og., including a fine horizontal pair.

20 pa. on pale rose, a fine used example tied to 1867 entire letter to Bucharest by grill obliterator; red Braila despatch cds at right (3/4). Bucharest arrival cds (5/4) on reverse of a fine and attractive entire. Signed Heimbüchler.

20 pa. on rose, three fine examples (single and a pair, Transfer Types 3,4-5) used on registered outer letter sheet from Galatz to Ismail; with large margins all round and tied to cover by framed "Recomandat" handstamp in black with framed "Dupa Plecare" (Too Late) mark at left. A fresh and fine cover.

1866: Balance of the collection with 2 pa. thick paper mint (2), 5 pa. blue on thick paper mint (6), 20 pa. rose on thick paper mint (2) and used (3); 20 pa. on thin paper with mint block of four, pairs (2), choice used examples (19, including one on cover). A fine group (41 items).

2 bani orange, mint strip of five, first stamp with minor fault and rumple in margin, otherwise very fine and fresh, large part og. Signed Heimbüchler.

2 bani orange, fresh and fine mint block of eight showing all the Transfer Types (1-2-3-4/5-6-7-8). Fine, large part original gum. Scarce. Signed Heimbüchler.

1868: 2 bani orange, fresh and fine mint complete reconstruction of the Transfer Types (8) including a horizontal pair (Types 1-2). A fine and scarce set, all stamps very fine og.

2 bani orange, used, the complete reconstruction of the Transfer Types (8) including a fine horizontal pair. Scarce and generally fine group.

2 bani orange, a superb vertical block of six with margins all round (Transfer Types 1-2/5-6/1-2) used on piece with single 18 bani carmine (Type 3), all tied by "Bucuresti-Sera" datestamps in blue-black. An extremely rare and attractive multiple and Exhibition piece. Signed Heimbüchler.

3 bani grey violet, remarkable unused block of 23 stamps from lower right of sheet showing the five empty spaces, composition type MD IIIa, Mixed Transfer Types 6-7-8-5-6-7-8/2-3-4-1-2-3-4/6-7-8-5-6-7-8/5-1-X-X-X-X-X. No gum and a couple of slight creases, however the small faults are insignificant compared to the scarcity of this appealing multiple.

3 bani violet, mint block of four (Transfer Types 6-7/2-3) in a delicate violet shade with large margins all round and very fine original gum. Signed Brun.

3 bani violet-grey/violet (shades), a very fine used complete reconstruction of the Transfer Types (8) on original album page. Scarce and attractive set.

4 bani blue (shades), album page with complete reconstruction of the Transfer Types (8), both mint and used. Condition varies but most are very fine. Scarce.

18 bani carmine, superb used block of four (Transfer types 3-4/7-8) cancelled by "Bucuresci-Sera" datestamps neatly struck in black. Tiny trace of thin on second stamp not affecting the appearance; an extremely scarce stamp in a used multiple. Signed Heimbüchler.

18 bani red or carmine rose (shades), the complete mint reconstruction of the Transfer Types (8) including a fine mint pair (Types 6-7). Nearly all stamps are fine to superb with large part og. Rare, most signed Heimbüchler.

18 bani red or carmine rose (shades), the complete used reconstruction of the Transfer Types (8) including two examples on piece, one with fine "Piatra" cds. A generally fine assembly.

18 bani rose, a fine used vertical pair (Transfer Types 7/3) cancelled by framed "Franco" handstamps in blue-black. Scarce.

18 bani carmine, fine example (Transfer Type 1) used on 1869 entire letter to Braila tied by bold strike of "Ploesti-Dim" cds in blue (Kiriac fig. 476), with framed ´P.D.´alongside in blue. Reverse with Braila arrival cds (14/7). Scarce so fine. Signed Heimbüchler.

1868/70: The balance of the first Carol I issue with 2 bani orange mint (8) and used (7); 3 bani violet mint (20, incl a block of four) and used (8); 4 bani blue mint (6) and used (6); 18 bani red with mint (2) and used (25, including two pairs and a cover). A fine lot with much of interest, especially so in cancellations.

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.