Romania 1866 Cover Front Fragment – 20 Parale Carol I “Sideburns” on Thick Paper – Michel 16x – Turnu Măgurele Cancellation – Signed Zoscsak
€ 175,00
Front fragment of a cover bearing a 20 Parale Carol I “Sideburns” stamp on thick paper (Michel 16x), tied by a Turnu Măgurele circular datestamp and signed by R. Zoscsak. An attractive example of Romania’s first Carol I definitive issue.
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Front fragment of an original folded cover franked with a 20 Parale Carol I “Sideburns” definitive printed on thick paper (Michel 16x). The stamp is tied by a clear Turnu Măgurele circular datestamp, preserving the postal usage of this early issue.
The fragment is addressed to the President of the District Court of Giurgiu, providing an interesting judicial destination. The piece has been expert-signed by R. Zoscsak, confirming its philatelic authenticity and adding provenance from a recognized Romanian expert.
Although only the front portion of the original cover survives, the fragment retains the essential postal and philatelic elements, including the complete stamp, cancellation and address.
Condition
- Front fragment of original folded cover
- 20 Parale Carol I “Sideburns” stamp on thick paper (Michel 16x)
- Clear Turnu Măgurele cancellation
- Signed R. Zoscsak
- Typical folds and minor age-related wear
- Good overall preservation
| Postal History By Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Postal History By Period | Classic (Pre-1900) |
| Postal History By Markings | CDS / Postmark |
| Postal History By Region | Europe |
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