Moldavia-Wallachia Bull's Head, 27 Parale
Romania · 1858 · 27 Parale
This stamp features the head of an aurochs (bull), the coat of arms of the Principality of Moldavia. The design includes a five-pointed star between the horns, Cyrillic script for the inscription 'Porto Scrisorei' (Postage for a letter), and the denomination '27' Parale. It was hand-stamped on laid paper, making each example unique.
Issued in 1858, the 'Cap de Bour' or Bull's Head stamps were the first postage stamps of the Principality of Moldavia, a precursor to modern Romania. They are among the most iconic and sought-after classic stamps in European philately.
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