Romania – 1874 Carol I 10 Bani Paris Issue on Cover from Ismail to Ploiesti – Rare Thimble Cancel
€ 220,00
A scarce 1874 postal cover from Ismail to Ploiesti, franked with a single 10 Bani blue Carol I Paris Issue stamp. Features the rare “thimble” type postmark from Ismail.
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This original 1874 folded cover is franked with one 10 Bani blue stamp from the Carol I Paris printing (issued 1872–1874), tied by a crisp and well-struck ISMAIL “thimble” type datestamp dated 30 September 1874. The reverse bears transit and arrival markings, including a GALATZI 1 October 1874 cancel and Ploiesti arrival. The thimble cancel from Ismail is a sought-after and infrequently encountered postmark, particularly desirable on complete, intact covers from this early period.
Origin / Destination / Date / Postal Markings / Stamp Issue:
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Origin: Ismail, Romania (now Izmail, Ukraine)
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Destination: Ploiesti, Romania
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Date of Use: 30 September 1874 (dispatch)
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Transit: Galatzi, 1 October 1874
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Arrival: Ploiesti (dated backstamp)
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Franking: 10 Bani blue, Carol I Paris Issue (1872–1874)
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Postmarks: Rare “thimble” Ismail cancel, transit, and arrival marks
| Postal History By Period | Classic (Pre-1900) |
|---|---|
| Postal History By Country | Romania |
| Postal History By Region | Europe |
| Postal History By Markings | CDS / Postmark |
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