David Feldman Romania June 5, 2019

27 Romania – Early Postal History & Classic Stamps – June 5, 2019 Lot N° Symbol(s) / Photo Page Cat. N° Estimate ( € ) Principality of Wallachia 20020 F BERLAD: 1859 Folded cover written in Cyrillic accompanying a money consignment, on reverse bears a Jassy 6/10 (M2 type) arrival circular date stamp as well as large part Cyrillic red wax seal with inscription “EXPEDITIA POSTII TIRGUL BERLAD” depicting Arms, Dolphins and Posthorn and dated 1855 (Dragomir type SM55 – R; see # 20 page 19), extremely fine and rare 100 - 200 20021 F BRAILA: 1860 (27.8) Postal manuscript bearing very clear decorative ornate Cyrillic full negative circular seal with inscription “POSTA BRAILA”, depicting Eagle, Post Coach, Riders and dated 1846, seal applied by lampblack, document being a receipt for 35 Lei and 25 Parale – carrier’s fee for Telegraph dispatch (Dragomir type SV46 – 6R; see # 4 page 28; signed: Heimbuchler), attractive and rare Provenance: Moldavitza Collection Note: Full translation of the document may be viewed on line 300 - 400