David Feldman Romania June 5, 2019

20 Lot N° Symbol(s) / Photo Page Cat. N° Estimate ( € ) Romania – Early Postal History & Classic Stamps – June 5, 2019 20008 F 1853 (12.7) Postal order ( Inam ): Decorative, pre-printed form requesting Casa Postelor (Post House) to release four horses to one Costachi Sandru for travel from Tecuci to Husi for the benefit of the Administration. It bears a large, ornate octagonal seal showing Moldavian coat of arms – very fine, attractive and scarce Note: full translation of the document may be viewed on line. 150 - 200 20009 F 1854 (8.2) Postal order ( Inam ): Decorative, pre-printed form requesting Casa Postelor (Post House) to release four horses for travel from Jassy to Fokshani for the benefit of the Administration. It bears a large, ornate oval black seal showing Moldavian coat of arms and reading ”Principality of Moldavia, Administrative Council 1849” – very fine, attractive and scarce. Atop of the document there is a manuscript notation reading” This Inam having been used was passed through Treasury and sent to the Controller for investigation” and signed Cararescu Note: full translation of the document may be viewed on line. 100 - 150