Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

1858 (Nov 5): Entire letter written on November 3rd, sent registered from Jassy to Galatz,  franked by fine margined 80 pa. red on white paper tied by bold strike of "Jassy / Moldova" datestamp (Kiriac fig. 279) in blue (5/11) leaving the break in the outer frame line clear. Straight line italic "RECEPISSE" handstamp above with registration number 1351. A superb and rare early usage of this issue and for many years this famous cover was believed the earliest known: now, however the second earliest cover known (see Corinphila sale 161, lot 2403 for the earlier cover). Exhibition item of great significance. Illustrated in Heimbüchler I, page 171 and Edition d'Or volume XII on page 68. Signed Friedl and Heimbüchler.
Provenance: Collection 'Moldau' Sale I, Corinphila sale 167, 3 Dec 2010, lot 7040.