Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 903 - 213.-217. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 903 Griechenland

    British Occupation of Crete 1898 (Nov 25): Handstruck locally, 20 parades violet, an extraordinary example with perfin '28', used on cover from Arkhanes addressed to Major G. Cockburn DSO of the Rifle Brigade in Candia, the slightly cut at top by part of the manuscript cancellation "Apxavais 20/2-11-98". Reverse of cover with Austrian P.O. 'Candia' arrival datestamp (Nov 3). The cover with fault at top and some creasing but an extraordinary stamp and usage. Gi = £ 1'800.rnrnNote: Major G. Cockburn, son of Admiral J. H. Cockburn (famous for burning Washington DC), he was awarded the DSO in recognition of his services in the Sudan and received the insignia whilst serving in Crete in April 1899.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF