Romania 1900 – 5 Bani King Carol I Postal Stationery, “Felicitari”, Printing Error Without Bottom “Socecu” Inscription (PC37SIIa), Mint
€ 300,00
Rare Romanian postal stationery card (5 Bani King Carol I) with vividly printed New Year’s “Felicitari” illustration. Error printing without the bottom “Socecu” imprint. Mint, unused.
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A scarce and charming Romanian postal stationery issue from around 1900, produced for seasonal greetings. This example belongs to the PC37SIIa type, notable for the omission of the printer’s imprint “Socecu” at the lower edge — a recognized printing error.
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Savoiu Catalogue Reference: PC37SIIa (error – without “Socecu” inscription)
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Period: ca. 1900
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Design Theme: Christmas / New Year greetings, winter village, child with star lantern
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Denomination: 5 Bani
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Colour of indicium: Green
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Condition: Mint, Unused, fresh colours, minimal handling traces
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Printing method: Lithography with typographed indicium
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Error: Missing bottom printer’s imprint (“Socecu”)
A very desirable variety for advanced collectors of Romanian postal stationery.
| Postal History By Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Postal History By Format | Postal Card / Stationery |
| Postal History By Period | Modern (Post-1900) |
| Postal History By Region | Europe |
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