David Feldman Romania June 5, 2019

87 Romania – Early Postal History & Classic Stamps – June 5, 2019 Lot N° Symbol(s) / Photo Page Cat. N° Estimate ( € ) Later Issues 20159 F 1885-1890 Specialised collection of 25 covers, mostly showing the 1885 and 1889 issues, with a fine array of singles, multiple and mixed values and issues frankings, with some attractive registered usages, rural post cancels, postal receipts etc., a fine and scarce assembly (25 covers) 1’800 - 2’200 20160 H 83 DG PRINTED BOTH SIDES BEING ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1890-91 1 1/2 Bani lilac rose, perforated 13 1/2, used showing PRINTED BOTH SIDES variety, cancelled by BUCURESTI/6.FEVR.92 cds, very fine and extremely rare, one of two known the other used on the same day, cert. Gmach BPP Note: The variety is mentioned in the Dragomir handbook of 1974 as being perf. 11 1/2, the mistake was made as he never examined the original stamp. In his handbook he valued the stamp at a coefficent of 800, being the highest price for any item of this issue. The Michel catalogue mentions this stamp without price due to it’s rarity 500 - 700 20161 F 1936 (Oct 27) Printed envelope from the Royal Household in Sinaia sent from King Carol to stamp dealer T. Allen in the UK, including approval book piece signed twice by King Carol and telegram from his private secretary to the same dealer 120 - 150