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Lot 2893 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2893 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Galatz, Romania tied by Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 16 / V" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) in blue. Reverse with superb three line sender's cachet in blue and charged "10" bani due in blue manuscript. A fine entire.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 6

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Lot 2920 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2920 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1867: Austria 15 soldi. brown, coarse whiskers, a used example cancelled by "Widdin / 24-4" in manuscript ink. Tchilinghirian records an example of the 1864 5 s. rose used in Widdin only, the great rarity of these usages presumably due to the Consular Office not opening until October 1868. Unrecorded in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov. Rare and possibly unique.rnrn 

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Lot 2888 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2888 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. red, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 cover from Rustchuck to Galatz tied by Roman dated "RUSTZUK / 28 / VII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916) and just below oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "AUSTRIA / 49" also in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 286) - presumed applied only to the top cover in a batch of letters and thus of great rarity. Reverse with oval framed "GALATZ / 31 / VII" Roman dated arrival in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 809). Slight restoration to cover at left not affecting the appearance with all strikes superb - a very rare and delightful entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, 14 March 1972, lot 28; Corinphila sale 72, Zurich, 23-28 Sept 1985, lot 4388.rn                    

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Lot 2904 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2904 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1863/64: Austrian Arms 5 soldi rose perf. 14 and 15 soldi brown, perf. 9½, used examples tied to the famous cover to Constantinople endorsed "via Kustendjé" at top, tied by "Von Sistow" manuscript cancellation in brownish ink (Tchilinghirian fig. 927) with red crazon line below, formerly used to denote pre-payment on Austrian pre-adhesive entires. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgairen" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 46 and in Tchilinghirian on page 520, extremely rare and very fine.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1972, lot 2562.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 6

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Lot 2915 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2915 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 1871 entire letter from Sistov to Vienna, tied by fine strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 26 / III" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck on arrival as a loose Ship Letter in Vienna (March 28) with italic "PER DAMPFSCHIFF" and due marking "10 Nk." (new kreuzer) handstamps both in black. A scarce and most attractive cover.

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Lot 2883 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2883 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example, on 29 Sept 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova tied by wonderful strike of rare framed "OREAVA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 911). Charged "6" kreuzer due on arrival with reverse showing "Alt-Orsova" arrival cds (Oct 1). Sensibly cleaned but a splendid cover, illustrated in Tchilinghirian on page 516 who states "Steindler has six covers with this cancellation, with just one bearing the 10 kr. red", which he retained for his collection. Illustrated in Edition D'Or volume XVIII on page 51. Extremely rare. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 143 March 1972, lot 245; Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3572; Collection Emil Capellaro, Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5702.

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Lot 2899 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2899 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on circa 1868 envelope addressed from Silistria to Braila, Romania tied by Roman dated "SILISTRIA / 5 / VI" cds in blue (Tchilighirian fig. 919). An early use of this marking, untaxed on arrrival which may suggest a later usage.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 6

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Lot 2910 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2910 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1867 entire letter from Sistov to Galatz, tied solely by circular date marking "25/3" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A), a fine and unusual usage without the oval "Agentie / Sistov" handstamp. Scarce. Signed Georges Lamy.rn 

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Lot 2926 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2926 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example on 14 August 1869 entire letter from Braila, Romania to Nicopoli tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "SOFIE / 20" superbly struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 302). A truly wonderful entire of the greatest scarcity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, Zurich, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2525.

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Lot 2894 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2894 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. green, perf. 9½, a used example, on 1875 entire letter from Rustchuk to Constantinople, tied by Austrian Consular Post Office "RUSTSCHUK / 22 / 8" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 876) in black with "T" mark in black below. Reverse with "Constantinopel" three line dated arrival cds (Aug 23) and charged "20" soldi due in blue manuscript being double the deficiency. A fine and rare entire with a DDSG adhesive cancelled at the Consular Post Office.rnrn 

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 6

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