Content of Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2020 (E8):

Moldova, Romania.

Description:

• Many price fluctuations from classic to contemporary stamps found throughout the whole edition
• In particular Rumanian special issues, such as gutter and tête-bêche pairs as well as watermark varieties, show price increases; Moldavian stamps with sought-after motifs also register higher appraisals
• The high demand for postage and obligatory tax stamps issued by Rumania has resulted in higher prices.
• Newly discovered: Ten additional perforation variations and four plate flaws among issues from Rumania, seven colour variations among Moldavian stamps
• This new MICHEL contains new hyperlinks to stamps with the same or similar images that make quick cross references easier.
• Many more editorial improvements and complements throughout the whole volume
• Over 7100 colour photos and approx. 28 400 price appraisals
• Novelties listed in MICHEL Rundschau up to 6/2020 have been catalogued

The catalog is organized according to collection areas. Cataloging within these sections is chronological, based on issue date. Special stamp types, like official stamps, are located at the end of a collection area section. In order to assist collectors organize their stamps, numerous illustrations are provided, as well as information on similar stamps to help avoid possible mix-ups.

Volume 8 of the new Europe series features no more than two collection areas – but they are packed with philatelic gems!

The four “ox heads“ from Moldavia are some of the rarest and most sought-after stamps in the world. One of them, MiNo. 3 with the postage value of 81 para, has always been the rarest of the lot and was therefore the most expensive one in the history of the ox heads – for a long time. Last year, however, MiNo. 1, which has a postage value of 27 para, surpassed it due to several impressive auction sales: € 55,000 is the staggering new value of a hinged specimen in mint condition.

The many price changes, which literally started with MiNo. 1 and have continued until now, once again show in this MICHEL Southeast Europe that Rumania is an exceptional country when it comes to philately.

Photo: Rumania MiNo. 1

Target Group:

Stamp collectors specialized in issues of Moldavia, Romania countries, experts, dealers, thematic collectors, study groups, teachers

Additional Information:

105th Edition, in colour
576 pages
155 mm x 230 mm, hardcover
On sale: 5 June 2020
Language: German
ISBN: 9-783-95402-338-7

Press Release

For MICHEL, the new decade has started with a small revolution. For 14 years we catalogued the issues of the European states in 7 volumes. Yet the growing number of pages and the price increases for the volumes have made it necessary to re-structure them. By splitting the series into 16 individual volumes, we can now provide our readers with reference books that better suit their interests as collectors for a considerably lower price.

The Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2020 (E8) is the continuation of the new Europe series, featuring the popular collection areas of Rumania and Moldavia. These two Rumanian-speaking countries are once again united in one volume. By means of our state-of-the-art layout technology the information contained in our Philatelic Database (PDB) is turned into an easy-to-read layout.

The whole edition underwent editorial processing. The review and updating of price quotations was one editorial focal point. Generally the cataloguing of the issues was adapted to the latest state of research and lots of details were updated. Numerous new MICHEL numbers were added and many editorial modifications and improvements included.

We are able to report ten newly discovered perforation variations and four plate flaws among the stamps from Rumania. Printing ink missing in parts has led to seven new Moldavian type variations. We have complemented the hyperlinks to issues with the same or similar images throughout this edition. Overprints are also cross-referenced to their original issues.

The price fluctuations cover the period of the ox heads to the presence, showing a distinct accumulation for the 1920s and 1930s. Several contemporary specialties, such as gutter or tête-bêche pairs as well as watermark variations of the 1990s, are among the winners, too. Postage and obligatory tax stamps listed in the index also register considerable price increases.

This edition contains all novelties presented in MICHEL Rundschau up to and including No. 6/2020. A subscription to MICHEL Rundschau, starting with No. 7/2020, is recommended so as to stay informed and avoid missing any future issue.

The Editorial Team greatly appreciates the support of all collectors, examiners and dealers whose contributions and advice have made this successful reference book possible.

We wish our readers many enjoyable hours with philately and this new Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2020 (E8).

Schwaneberger Publishing House
The Editorial Team

Michel Catalog Südosteuropa 2020 (E8)

Inhalt:

Moldawien, Rumänien.

Beschreibung:

• Viele Preisbewegungen im ganzen Band von der Klassik bis in die Gegenwart
• Preissteigerungen vor allem bei rumänischen Besonderheiten wie Zwischensteg- und Kehrdruckpaaren sowie Wasserzeichenvarianten, höhere Bewertungen auch bei moldawischen Marken mit begehrten Motiven
• Auch Porto- und Zwangszuschlagsmarken Rumäniens verzeichnen aufgrund der Marktnachfrage gestiegene Preisbewertungen.
• Neuentdeckungen: Zehn zusätzliche Zähnungsabarten und vier Plattenfehler bei Rumänien, sieben Farbabarten bei Moldawien
• Neue Querverweise auf bildgleiche oder bildähnliche Marken erleichtern die schnelle Markenzuordnung mit dem neuen MICHEL.
• Weitere redaktionelle Verbesserungen und Ergänzungen an vielen Stellen im ganzen Band
• Über 7100 Farbabbildungen und ca. 28.400 Preisbewertungen
• Neuheiten bis MICHEL-Rundschau 6/2020

Produktinformation:

Edition: 105. Aufl., in Farbe
Seiten: 576
Format: 155 mm x 230 mm, Hardcover
Verlag: Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH
Erscheinungsdatum: 5 Juni 2020

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