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Valeriu Gafencu - 100th Birth Anniversary (Type I: Error - Missing «MOLDOVA»)

Wikipedia: Valeriu Gafencu - 100th Birth Anniversary (Type I: Error - Missing «MOLDOVA»)
Valeriu Gafencu (24 January 1921 – 18 February 1952) was a Legionnaire who was active during the Legionary Rebellion. Arrested by the state authorities in 1941, he died 11 years later at Târgu Ocna Prison. He was declared "Saint of the Prisons" by theologian Nicolae Steinhardt for his "exemplary Christian conduct and devotion to those in suffering ", and the Romanian Orthodox Church was reportedly considering his canonization in 2013.  Read more..

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On January 24, 2021, the Post of Moldova issued a stamp dedicated to the Romanian Orthodox theologian Valeriu Gafencu (1921-1952) on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth, in the city of Sîngerei (located in Moldova today).. Read more..
Of the 190,000 stamps printed, 138,290 were circulated and the the remaining quantity was destroyed. The stamp was re-printed and re-issued on June 23, 2021.
Original Date of Issue Original Date of Issue: January 24, 2021 Theme Theme: Famous People
Michel Catalogue Nos. Michel Catalogue Nos.: 1154 I Designer Designer: Elena Karacenţeva
MoldovaStamps Catalogue Nos. MoldovaStamps Catalogue Nos.: 1154 I Printer Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău
Posta Moldovei Catalogue Nos. Posta Moldovei Catalogue Nos.: 1181 Category Category: Stamps & Related Materials
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Variety: Standard Series

Valeriu Gafencu (1921-1952)
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Valeriu Gafencu (1921-1952)
№ 1154 I

Set Price (1v): MINT: €0.45 | USED: €0.45

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№ 1154 I Kb - Valeriu Gafencu - 100th Birth Anniversary (Type I: Error - Missing «MOLDOVA») 2021

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Michel Catalogue No. 1154 I Kb Euro Value (Mint) 4.50
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 1154 I Kb Euro Value (Used) 4.50
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. CM 1181    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Of the 200 official FDC envelopes printed, an unknown quantity were distributed to local stamps dealers, without postmarks and without postage stamps. This is in contravention of long-established rules. The offical FDC bears the stamp No. 1154 I only. Although 200 FDC envelopes were printed, it is not known how many were distributed with correct postmark and stamp. Private FDCs made using any material other than No. 1154 I must be considered false.
№ 1154 I FDC1 - Valeriu Gafencu - 100th Birth Anniversary (Type I: Error - Missing «MOLDOVA») 2021

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First Day Cover Cachet: Valeriu Gafencu (1921-1952) VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
Michel Catalogue No. 1154 I FDC Euro Value (Unaddressed) 8.75
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 1154 I FDC1 Euro Value (Addressed) 8.75
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. PPZ 451    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)

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№ 1154 I MC1 - Valeriu Gafencu - 100th Birth Anniversary (Type I: Error - Missing «MOLDOVA») 2021 Valeriu Gafencu (1921-1952) First Day Cancellation | Valeriu Gafencu - 100th Birth Anniversary (Type I: Error - Missing «MOLDOVA»)
VALID: Private Production (Legally Compliant) Valeriu Gafencu (1921-1952)
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MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 1154 I MC1
Cancellation Type First Day Cancellation
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№ CF437 - Valeriu Gafencu - 100th Birth Anniversary (Type I: Error - Missing «MOLDOVA») 2021

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Michel Catalogue No. ?    
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. CF437    
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. SPZ 437    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)

 

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