Romania 1875 Carol I “Paris Issue” – 25 Bani Orange on Cover, Blue CRAIOVA CDS to Vienna (Mi. #41)
€ 180,00
Elegant 1875 folded letter from Craiova to Vienna, franked with Romania’s 25 Bani orange Carol I (Paris Issue), Michel #41. Superb blue CRAIOVA circular date stamp 20 April 1875, with ORSOVA transit and WIEN arrival backstamps; blue embossed sender’s seal “JOSEF ESKENASI – CRAIOVA”.
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A fine and visually striking classic Romanian cover franked with the 25 Bani orange Carol I (Paris Issue), Michel #41. The stamp is tied by a scarce blue CRAIOVA circular date stamp, dated 20 April 1875, and addressed to Vienna. Reverse shows clear ORSOVA transit and WIEN arrival marks, together with the attractive blue embossed commercial seal “JOSEF ESKENASI – CRAIOVA”.
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Catalogue Number: Michel #41
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Issue: Carol I – Paris Issue
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Denomination: 25 Bani
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Colour: Orange
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Format: Single franking on folded letter
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Cancellation: Blue CRAIOVA CDS, 20 April 1875
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Backstamps/Route: ORSOVA transit; WIEN arrival (Austria)
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Auxiliary: Blue embossed sender’s seal “JOSEF ESKENASI – CRAIOVA” on reverse
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Condition: Very fine; small seal disturbance on reverse, otherwise fresh and clean
| Postal History By Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Postal History By Markings | CDS / Postmark |
| Postal History By Period | Classic (Pre-1900) |
| Postal History By Region | Europe |
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