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Moldavian Cap de bour Stamps on Zimbrulu și Vulturulu Newspaper
very rarepre-1900

Moldavian Cap de bour Stamps on Zimbrulu și Vulturulu Newspaper

Romania · 1858 · 5 parale

A historical newspaper, 'Zimbrulu și Vulturulu' (The Aurochs and the Eagle), prepaid with the iconic 1858 Moldavian Cap de bour stamps. Each stamp has a face value of 5 parale, featuring the distinctive bull's head design.

These stamps represent the first issues of the Principality of Moldova, a significant philatelic milestone before its unification with Wallachia to form modern Romania. The Cap de bour design is highly symbolic of the region.

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$5,000

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