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Lot 2898 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2898 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1866: 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12, a used example on 1866 cover from Sistov to Galatz, Romania tied by oval framed Paddle Steamer handstamp "SILISTRIA / 21 / 5" handstamp in blue with manuscript date "21/" in ink instead of using the Ship Number (Tchilighirian fig. 300). A very early usage of the 17 kreuzer scarlet - only issued on April 15, 1866. Illustrated in "Die Österreichische Levantepost in Bulgarien" by Dr. Georgi Popov on page 44. This cover is also discussed in Tchilinghirian on page 185. An outstanding cover of great importance. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 37; Collection S. Ringström; Collection Karajanov, Corinphila sale 133, 6-9 June 2002, lot 1128.rn 

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Lot 2914 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2914 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1870: 10 kr. red, perf. 9½, a used example on 1870 entir letter from Sistov to Orsova tied by very fine strike of Roman dated "SISTOV / 12 / XII" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 929). Struck below with superb strike of Paddle Steamer "STADT PEST / 26" oval framed handstamp also in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 315). A beautiful and extremely rare cover for the connoisseur of both DDSG and Bulgarian philately. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Steindler, Robson Lowe, Basel, 14 March 1972, lot 250; Collection Emile Antonini, Corinphila sale 85, Oct 1992, lot 3581; Collection Emil Capellaro Corinphila sale 163, March 2010, lot 5714.

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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.

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Lot 2909 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2909 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1866: 10 kr. lilac, perf. 9½, a used example on 1868 cover from Sistov to Orsova tied by both oval framed "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp and by circular date handstamp "25 / 4" both in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928, 928A). A fine example of this scarce stamp on letter.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, 9-10 May 1979, lot 2565.

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Lot 2925 - europe ddsg -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Lot 2925 - europe ddsg - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 5

DDSG / DSNC 1867: 10 kr. deep green, perf. 9½, a used example on 10 April 1868 entire letter from Braila, Romania with sender's cachet at top right in blue to Nicopolis, Bulgaria cancelled by framed "PORT. PAYÉ" handstamp (Post Paid) in deep blue applied at the Braila Agency (Tchilinghirian fig. 804). One of the earliest recorded usages of the 10 kreuzer green on letter. Illustrated in "The Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World" on page 74. An extremely rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.F. Hurt (April 1953); Collection S. Ringström.

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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.

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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 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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