CORINPHILA AUCTIONS 297 - 308 Day 7

Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1867 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 9½, a used example on cover to Galatz, tied by thimble "24 / 3" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928a). Isolated usages of this obliterator can be found primarily on DDSG adhesives in the Bulgarian ports of Sistov and Vidin. Lightest file folds well away from the adhesive just mentioned for accuracy, an interesting and attractive very early item. rnNote: Ringström & Tester give the 21 March 1867 as the first date of usage for this adhesive.