Romania. 1903. Opening of the New Postal Office in Bucharest. 2 L. Red-Orange. K14 × 13½. Mi 159. Cancelled. S122

Romania 1903 — Mi159 — 2 Lei Red-Orange — Bucharest New Post Office

Issue: Inauguration of the New Post Office Building in Bucharest (II), 1 May 1903.

Catalogue: MICHEL Mi159 — 2 Lei rotorange.

Printing: Recess-printed (Stichtiefdruck), visually consistent with the genuine issue; authenticity not independently certified.

Paper: Thick, lightly tinted paper. No watermark observed.

Perforation: Comb perforation K13½ × 14, physically confirmed.

Condition: Used, with large circular postal cancellation, apparently BUCUREȘTI. Attractive red-orange impression, generally complete perforations and legible design. Pronounced horizontal crease across the upper half of the stamp, with an additional shorter diagonal paper deformation visible on reverse. Age toning. Condition grade: Fine appearance, structurally impaired (creased).

MICHEL CV: €170 mint / €75 used (sound examples).

Market Valuation: €12–20 FMV, subject to authenticity. Working collection value: €15.

Collection Grade: 2/5
Investment Grade: 1/5
Research Potential: 2/5