Romania 1871 Telegraph Stamp – 5 Lei Greenish Blue, MLH OG, Unused, Zoscsak & Cherata Certified
€ 1.300,00
Rare 1871 Romanian 5 Lei telegraph stamp in greenish blue, unused with original gum and very light hinge. Certified genuine by Zoscsak (1940) and Iulian Cherata (AIEP, 2025).
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An exceptional and rare example of Romania’s classic telegraph issue, this 1871 5 Lei greenish blue stamp is unused with original gum — an important survival from a notoriously scarce series.
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Issue: Romania, 1871 – Telegraph Stamp
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Denomination: 5 Lei
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Colour: Greenish blue
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Perforation: Approx. 10¾
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Condition: Unused, with original gum and small hinge remnant
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Faults: Minor, consistent with age. Fine overall condition for this issue
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Provenance:
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Signed by Zoscsak and Nathansohn
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Accompanied by original handwritten Zoscsak certificate (1940)
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Also certified by Iulian Dumitru Cherata (AIEP) – 24/06/2025
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Classic Romanian telegraph stamps are rarely encountered in unused, gummed condition, particularly with dual expert signatures and such solid provenance.
| Stamps By Country | Romania |
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| Stamps by Era | Classic (Pre-1900) |
| Stamps By Format | Single Stamp |
| Stamps by Region | Europe |
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