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cover 1865 registered XU5 (opened out for display) to Belgium (30.8) via Hermannstadt (25.8 reg. h.s.) and Coeln (29.8) bearing 10s. (on reverse) and 15s. (2, one has defective corner), cancelled by "PLOJESTIE" c.d.s. (23.8), showing "RECOM.", "P.D." and framed "Recomandirt", the last two in red, adjacent. A rare and striking registered usage to an uncommon destination. Photo

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cover 1865 registered XU5 (opened out for display) to Belgium (30.8) via Hermannstadt (25.8 reg. h.s.) and Coeln (29.8) bearing 10s. (on reverse) and 15s. (2, one has defective corner), cancelled by "PLOJESTIE" c.d.s. (23.8), showing "RECOM.", "P.D." and framed "Recomandirt", the last two in red, adjacent. A rare and striking registered usage to an uncommon destination. Photo

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