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Moldavia 1858 40 Parale Bull's Head Newspaper Stamp
very rarepre-1900

Moldavia 1858 40 Parale Bull's Head Newspaper Stamp

Romania · 1858 · 40 Parale

This historic stamp features a stylized bull's head, the traditional heraldic symbol of Moldavia, encircled by the inscription 'PORTO GAZETA' and the denomination. It represents one of the earliest and most iconic postal issues from the Romanian principalities.

Issued by the Principality of Moldavia in 1858, this stamp is part of the famous 'Cap de Bour' (Bull's Head) series, which are considered the first stamps of the Romanian territories and are highly significant in philatelic history.

Catalog Numbers

sg4
scott4
michel4

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$55,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$38,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$12,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$6,000

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.