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Lot 1369

1869, Carol 50 b. blue/red, 15 b. vermilion and 10 b. deep blue with large sheet margin, all tied by 2 strikes of blue boxed „FRANCO“ to entire letter with adjacent „BRAILA MOLDOVA  29/6“ (1869) to Wexford, Ireland. Reverse with Vienna transit (3/7) cds. 15 B. with small tear, the other 2  values slightly touched in one place each, otherwise fine. A very rare three colour franking with most unusual cancellation and destination. Certificate Heimbüchler BPP (2010).

Reference:  Illustrated in Heimbüchler handbook and “Edition d’Or, volume XII”, page 141

Provenance: Fritz Heimbüchler (Corinphila 2010)