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Postal Routes on Overseas Mail 1861-1878
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  • Losnr. : 5001 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 6+11+12+13
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1863: Cover from Patras to Trieste, Austria franked at 75 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1861 Paris printing 40 lepta overlapped by 1862 Athens printing 5 l. deep green on greenish, 10 l. orange on greenish and 20 l. blue all tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras, with despatch cds (Aug 20) alongside. Reverse with manuscript '3/15' in red crayon (3 kr. Trieste local fee + 15 kr. = 55 lepta ship fee). A few imperfections but a remarkable and attractive cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 32.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 350 CHF

    Losnr. : 5002 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 19+20+22
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1864: Cover from Athens to Vienna via Trieste, franked at 110 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1862 Athens printing 10 l. orange on blue, 20 l. blue and 80 l. carmine all tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens, with despatch cds (Nov 14) alongside. Reverse with manuscript '15/15' in red crayon (15 kr. Austrian internal charge + 15 kr. ship fee = 90 lepta). Cover torn at lower right away from adhesives. Cert. Tseriotis (2010).
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 5003 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18/21
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1866: Entire letter from Argostolian to Trieste, franked at 75 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1862/67 Athens printing 5 l. pale green, 10 l. orange on blue, 20 l. blue and 40 l. deep mauve on blue all tied by dotted '110' numeral of Argostolian, with despatch cds (March 14) alongside. Reverse with manuscript '15/3' in red crayon (3 kr. Trieste local fee + 15 kr. ship fee = 55 lepta ) and Kerkyra transit cds and oval Triest arrival (March 27, gregorian). A fresh and fine four colour franking.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 5004 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20+21
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1867: Entire letter from Patras to Trieste, franked at 60 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1862/67 Athens printing 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on blue tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras, with despatch cds (Aug 6) alongside. Reverse with manuscript '10/3' in red crayon (3 kr. Trieste local fee + 10 kr. ship fee = 40 lepta ) and oval Triest arrival (Aug 22, gregorian). A fresh and fine entire - this rate was only in use for 18 months. Illustrated in 'Les Tarfis Helléniques' on page 32.rnrnNote: This 60 lepta rate was applicable Oct 20 / Nov 1, 1866 until May 1 / May 13, 1868.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5005 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+19+20+21
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1869: Entire letter from Patras to Trieste, franked at 55 lepta rate with 1862/67 Athens printing 5 l. green, 10 l. orange on blue and 40 l. mauve on blue all tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras, with despatch cds (Sept 14) alongside and red PD below. Reverse with Kerkyra transit cds and oval Triest arrival (Sept 30, gregorian). The adhesives with imperfections but a scarce 'Port' rate to Trieste of 55 lepta, for the rest of Austria the fee was 70 lepta; matched with a similar 1872 entire franked by overlapped 5 l. green, 10 l. pale orange and two 20 l. blue tied by dotted '31' numeral mailed from Kalamata to Trieste at same rate.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 5006 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+31
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1870: Cover from Chalcis, Isle of Euboea, to Trieste, franked at 70 lepta rate in error with 1862/67 5 l. green in a creased horizontal pair and three overlapped 20 l. blue, all tied by '56' dotted numeral with 'Chalcis' despatch datestamp in black alongside. Reverse with Athens transit cds (May 9) and oval Triest arrival. The adhesives with imperfections but an unusual usage - the 'Port' rate of 55 lepta not being applied and thus 15 lepta overpaid.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5007 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 39+41
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1873: Entire letter from Missolonghi to Trieste, franked at 55 lepta rate with 1872 5 l. green (3) and pair of 20 l. deep blue, all tied by 'Misolonghi' datestamps (May 25) in black with magenta PD at right. Reverse with Patras and Kerkyra transit cds's and oval Triest arrival (June 13, gregorian). The adhesives with imperfections but a scarce 'Port' rate to Trieste of 55 lepta, for the rest of Austria the fee was 70 lepta. Illustrated in 'Tarifs de Helléniques' on page 36.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5008 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 41
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    Underpaid Mail from Greece to Austria 1874: Cover from Missolonghi to Trieste franked on despatch with 1872/75 20 l. blue (3 examples) all tied by Missolonghi datestamps (March 24) in black, one stamp lifted for checking; struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red as cover found to be double weight (note '2' at top in manuscript) with red PD deleted. Unfranked double letter = 50 kreuzer, less the paid amount of 60 lepta = 22 kreuzer, thus 28 kr. to pay upon receipt. The cover with overall aging and imperfections but most unusual. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 37.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 5009 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 3+4+5+6
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1861: Cover from Trieste sent unpaid and endorsed 'per Vapore Austriaco' to Calamata, franked by wonderful 1861 Paris printing 5 l. green on greenish, merest bend from file fold, 10 l. orange on blued, 20 l. blue on bluish and 40 l. lilac on blued, each with four large margins, tied on arrival by dotted '31' numeral of Calamata. Manuscript '3/15' on front (3 kr. for port fee in Trieste + 15 kr. for Lloyd ship rate) in blue ink on front and '75' in red crayon for the lepta amount to pay. Reverse with Athens cds (Oct 19, julian) and Calamata cds of receipt (Oct 22). A superb and extremely rare four colour Paris printing cover in brilliant condition, used in the first weeks of issue. An Exhibit item for the connoisseur. Signed Calves. Cert. Holcombe (1995).
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5010 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 4+5+7
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1861: Entire letter mailed unpaid from Vienna to Patras, endorsed 'Col Vapore' at top, struck with 'Wien' despatch cds in black (Oct 24), thence carried by Lloyd steamer from Trieste to Patras, with manuscript '15/15' in blue ink (Austrian internal rate 15 kr. + Lloyd ship fee 15 kr.) and further red crayon '110' (lepta) for amount due = 90 lepta + 20 lepta for internal delivery. Franked by 1861 Paris printing 10 l. orange on blued, 20 l. blue and 80 l. carmine on rose, all with good margins, tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras on arrival (Oct 21, julian). Reverse with Triest transit, Athens cds (Oct 19) and Patras cds. File fold well away from the adhesives, a fine and rare first issue franking used in the first weeks of issue. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 29.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5011 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 19+20+22
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1862: Entire letter sent unpaid from Vienna to Patras endorsed 'p. mare' at top, struck with 'Wien' cds (Oct 2) rated '15/15' in blue ink (15 kr. by land, 15 kr. Lloyd ship fee = 30 kr. = 90 lepta), with 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish, 20 l. blue and 80 l. carmine overlapped and tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras on arrival. Corresponding red crayon '110' (lepta) at base (inclusive of the 20 lepta local charge) and reverse with Trieste transit (Oct 4), Athens transit cds (Sept 27, julian) and Patras cds of receipt (Sept 29). An attractive entire.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 5012 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+19+22
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1865: Cover sent unpaid from Venice to Corfu struck with 'Venezia' cds (Nov 3) rated '10/15' in blue crayon (10 kr. by land, 15 kr. Lloyd ship fee = 25 kr. = 75 lepta), with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. deep orange on blued and 80 l. carmine, all with four margins, tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (Oct 25, julian) with corresponding '95' (lepta) in red crayon alongside (inclusive of the 20 lepta local charge). Reverse with Triest oval datestamp (Nov 4) and Kerkyra cds. Disinfected with slits against Cholera epidemic on arrival. File folds but a fine cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 31.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 5013 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+19+21
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1866: Cover sent unpaid from Trieste to Corfu struck with 'Triest' oval datestamp (May 23) rated '15' in blue crayon (15 kr. Lloyd ship fee = 45 lepta), with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve on blued, all touched, tied by dotted '110' numeral of Argostolian with datestamp on reverse (May 15, julian) with corresponding '65' (lepta) in red crayon alongside (inclusive of the 20 lepta local charge). Reverse with Kerkyra cds (May 14). Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 30.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5014 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+19+20+21
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1866: Entire letter sent unpaid from Trieste to Athens struck with 'Triest' oval datestamp (Sept 23) rated '3/15' in blue crayon (3 kr. by land (local rate), 15 kr. Lloyd ship fee = 18 kr. = 55 lepta), with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. deep orange on blued, 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on greyish paper, all with four margins, tied by 'Athens' datestamps (Sept 22, julian) with corresponding '75' (lepta) in red crayon below (inclusive of the 20 lepta local charge). Reverse with Athens cds. A fine and scarce entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 31.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5015 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+19+22
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1867: Entire letter sent unpaid from Vienna to Patras struck with 'Wien' cds (July 25) rated '15/10' in blue crayon (15 kr. by land, 10 kr. Lloyd ship fee = 25 kr. = 75 lepta), with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. deep orange on very blued paper, and 80 l. carmine, torn corner, all tied by 'Patras' datestamps (July 19, julian) with corresponding '95' (lepta) unusually in ink at base of cover (inclusive of the 20 lepta local charge). Reverse with Triest oval datestamp (July 26) and Patras cds. The entire with faults but scarce - this rate was introduced with an Austria / Greek convention in October 1866 and lasted just 18 months. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 29.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5016 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+22
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1869: Entire letter sent unpaid from Vienna to Athens endorsed 'voie de Trieste' struck with 'Wien / Filiale' cds in blue (Dec 2), with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish and 80 l. carmine, both with four margins, tied by 'Athens' datestamps (Nov 27, julian) with corresponding '85' (lepta) in red crayon at left. Reverse with further Athens cds and oval sender's cachet. A fine entire, carried under the Austria / Greek convention of 1867. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 34.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 5017 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 28+35+36
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    Mail from Austria to Greece 1872: Entire letter sent unpaid from Trieste to Athens endorsed 'Col Vapore' struck with 'Triest' oval datestamp (July 20), with 1871/72 10 l. deep orange, 20 l. blue and 1868 40 l. lilac on blued, all with four margins but crossed by file fold, tied by 'Athens' datestamps (July 13, julian) with corresponding '70' (lepta) in red crayon at left. Reverse with further Athens cds. Attractive despite file fold, carried under the Austria / Greek convention of 1867, showing the reduced rate direct from Trieste.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 5018 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+19+20
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    Underpaid Mail from Austria to Greece 1866: Cover from Trieste to Corfu franked by Austria 1863 10 kr. blue, perf. 9½, a few short perfs., tied by oval 'Triest' datestamps on despatch (Aug 23), underpaid 5 kreuzer and struck with AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE in black with manuscript '5' in blue (kr.) below. Franked on arrival with 1862/67 5 l. green, 10 l. deep orange on very blued paper and 20 l. blue on bluish all tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (Aug 11, julian). An interesting method of adjusting the amount due with the original franking taken into consideration (10 kr. = 30 lepta, charged due 35 lepta for missing 5 kr. = 15 lepta), plus internal postage of 20 lepta. Slitted for disinfection on arrival in Corfu against Cholera. A few imperfections including vertical file fold through 20 lepta but a generally fine and extremely rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 30.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5019 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 26+27
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    Underpaid Mail from Austria to Greece 1869: Cover from Vienna to Zante, Greece underpaid with 1867 5 kr. tied by 'Leopoldstadt / Wien' cds in blue (Nov 21), short paid 20 kreuzer. Struck with italic AFF. INSUFF. in black and '70' in blue crayon (lepta). Taxed on arrival with 1868 10 l. orange on blued and 20 l. blue (3) all tied by 'Zakynthos' datestamps (Nov 19, julian) in black. Reverse with Kerkyra transit cds (Nov 17, j). Calculation of due amount: Unfranked letter at 85 lepta, less 15 lepta = 5 kr., charged 70 lepta to pay. Some biro markings on front panel and corner of envelope missing but most unusual and rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 37. Cert. Holcombe (1986).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Akropolis', Corinphila sale 75 (March 1987), lot 3465.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5020 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 25+28
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    Underpaid Mail from Austria to Greece 1871: Cover from Trieste to Syros, Greece franked by 1867 5 kr. red and 10 kr. blue tied by oval 'Trieste' datestamp of despatch in black (June 3), insufficently prepaid 5 kreuzer, taxed on arrival in Syros with 1868 5 l. green on blue and 40 l. lilac on blue tied by 'Syros' cds (May 26, julian) in black. Erroneously taxed at 45 lepta as prepaid 15 kr. = 45 lepta, thus the amount due was only 25 lepta. Minor acid ink and cover a bit rubbed but a scarce usage.rnrnProvenance: 'Greece', Robson Lowe (Nov 4, 1964), lot 738.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 5021 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 38+42
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    Underpaid Mail from Austria to Greece 1871: Entire letter from Trieste to Corfu endorsed 'Col Vapore' franked by Austria 1867 10 kr. blue, toned perfs., tied by oval 'Triest' datestamp (Oct 11) in black. Underpaid by 10 kreuzer and taxed at unusual '41' (lepta) in blue manuscript (unpaid rate would have been 70 lepta, less the 10 kr. prepaid equivalent to 29 lepta = 41 lepta to pay) with corresponding 1872/75 1 l. brown, faults, and 40 l. bistre on blue transparent paper tied by dotted '106' numeral on arrival. Reverse with 'Kerkyra' cds in black (Sept 30, julian). An unusual and scarce entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 204.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5022 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 6+11
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    Mail to Austrian P.O.'s in Levant 1862: Cover mailed from Athens to Metelino / Mytilene at 50 lepta rate for under 15 grams by Austrian ship, franked by 1861 Paris printing 40 l. lilac on blued paper and 1st Athens provisional 10 l. deep orange on greenish, tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens with despatch cds alongside (Jan 23). Red Paid to Destination handstamp also on obverse, with reverse showing faint arrival cds (Feb 8, gregorian). Refolded but a rare cover to an unusual destination. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 39.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5023 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 7
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    Mail to Cyprus / Austrian P.O.'s in Levant 1862: Entire letter, minor acid ink fault in address, mailed from Syros to Larnaca, Cyprus at 80 lepta rate for under 15 grams by Austrian ship, franked by 1861 Paris printing 80 l. carmine, good margins all round, tied by dotted '67' numeral of Syros with despatch cds at right (April 18). Red Paid to Destination handstamp somewhat smudged also on obverse of a rare entire to a strangely unusual destination. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 39.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5024 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1864: Cover from Chios / Scio-Cesme to Syros, franked by Austrian Italy 1863 2 soldi yellow pair and 3 soldi green pair, both rare perf. 14 (RRR in Tchilinghrian) each pair cancelled by neat SCIO-CESME datestamps of the Austrian P.O. (Oct 8) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), paying the 10 soldi rate. Charged on arrival for internal rate with Greece 1862/67 20 l. deep blue, fine margins, tied by 'Syros' cds (Sept 27, julian). A rare and charming cover. Signed Ferchenbauer. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 43.rn 
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5025 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1864: Cover from Haifa to Patras franked by Austrian Italy 1864 5 soldi red, perf. 9½ in two horizontal pairs, tied by CAIFA datestamps in black (Oct 28) on despatch, taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked by 1862/67 20 l. blue, margins in places, tied by dotted 'Patras' cds in black (Oct 28, julian) on arrival. Reverse with Syros (Oct 25), Athens (Oct 26) and Patras (Oct 28) datestamps. Some negligible aging but of great scarcity with no more than a handful of covers known from the Holy Land with this combination of issues. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 209.
    Ausruf : 8.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5026 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1864: Entire letter from Gallipoli, Turkey to Syros franked by Austrian Italy 1864 5 soldi red, perf. 9½ (2) tied by GALLIPOLI / DIC 5. datestamp in blue on despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 964), taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked by 1862/67 20 l. deep blue tied by dotted 'Syros' datestamp on arrival (Nov 29, julian). A very rare and fine cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 44.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 5027 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 19
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1864: Cover from Chios / Scio-Cesme to Syros, franked by Austrian Italy 1863 5 soldi rose-red, perf. 9½, in a vertical pair cancelled by neat SCIO-CESME datestamp of the Austrian P.O. (Dec 19) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), paying the 10 soldi rate. Charged on arrival for internal rate with Greece 1862/67 10 l. orange on blued tied by 'Syros' cds (Dec 8, julian). A rare and charming cover. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2004).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140 (May 2004), lot 938.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 5028 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1865: Thin papered cover from Ibraila, Romania to Corfu, endorsed 'Via Constantinople', franked by Austrian Italy 1863 5 soldi rose, perf. 9½ in a horizontal strip of four, one crrossed by file fold, all tied by JBRAILA datestamps in black (Oct 25). Taxed on arrival for internal Greek postage with touched 1862/67 20 l. blue tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamp (Oct 26, julian). Cover somewhat fragile due to acid ink (and possibly slit for disinfection - 1865 saw a large Cholera epidemic) - but extremely rare. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 47.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5029 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1867: Entire letter from Prevesa, Epirus to Corfu franked by Austrian Italy 1864 3 soldi green perf. 9½ (3 examples), tied by PREVESA circular datestamps (June 22) in black on despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 516), taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '40' in red crayon and franked by 1862/67 20 l. blue in a creased pair tied by 'Kerkyra' cds's (June 11, julian) on arrival. Reverse with Kerkyra cds (Feb 8, julian). Despite faults a rare 9 soldi single rate taxed at double rate on arrival. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 46.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700 CHF

    Losnr. : 5030 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 21
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1867: Entire letter from Metelino (Mytilene, Lesbos) to Syros, Greece franked on despatch with Austrian Italy 1864 10 s. deep blue, 15 soldi brown (2), all perf. 9½ tied by METELINE datestamps (May 7) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 566), manuscript '40' charge in blue crayon and fine 1862/67 40 l. rosy mauve on blued tied by 'Syros' cds (April 28, julian), paying double the internal rate (for under 30 grams). Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds and Syros cds. Trivial aging around perforations and light vertical file fold through one 15 soldi but a delightful and very rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 46. Signed Colla. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2004).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140 (May 2004), lot 882.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 5031 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 21
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1867: Double rate cover from Candia, Crete to Syros franked by Austrian Italy 1864 10 soldi blue in a horizontal pair, corner perf. fault, tied by CANDIA datestamp (Nov 4) in brown on despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 542), taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '40' in blue crayon and franked by 1862/67 40 l. deep mauve on blued, vertical file fold, tied by 'Syros' cds (Oct 25, julian). A rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 45.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5032 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1867: Entire letter from Rhodes to Syros, Greece franked on despatch with Austrian Italy 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½ (2 examples) tied by RHODUS / 27 NOV datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 573), manuscript '20' charge in blue crayon and fine 1862/67 20 l. blue tied by 'Syros' cds (Nov 19, julian) applied for the local rate. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Smirne' transit cds (Nov 28). A delightful and very rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 44. Signed Raybaudi. Cert. E. Diena (1992).
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 5033 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1868: Entire letter from Constantinople to Syros franked by Austrian Italy 1864 5 soldi red and defective 15 soldi brown, both perf. 9½, tied by LLOYD AGENZIE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamp (Jan 8) in black on despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 446), taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked by 1862/67 20 l. blue tied by 'Syros' cds on arrival (Dec 31, julian). A scarce cover.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900 CHF

    Losnr. : 5034 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 27
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1868: Mourning envelope from Tulcha, Wallachia to Syros, Greece franked on despatch with Austrian Italy 1863 15 soldi brown, perf. 9½ tied by TULCHA datestamp (Dec 30) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 837), with large P.P. in black at right. Taxed on arrival for internal postage with touched 1868 20 l. blue tied by 'Syros' cds (Jan 6, 1871, julian). Reverse with Austrian P.O. in Constantinople transit cds (Jan 15) and Syros arrival cds. A fine and extremely rare usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 209. Cert. Holcombe (1988).
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 5035 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 27
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1871: Entire letter from Hania, Crete to Syros franked by Austrian Levant 1867 10 s. blue tied by CANEA / 14 AGO datestamp in brown on despatch, taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in red crayon and franked by touched 1868 20 l. blue tied by 'Syros' cds. The entire with some splitting but a scarce and attractive usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 47.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5036 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 31
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1871: Cover from Beirut, Lebanon to Syros franked by Austrian Levant 1867/74 10 soldi blue, tied by BERUTTI datestamp (Nov 12) in brown on despatch, taxed on arrival for internal delivery franked by 1871 20 l. blue tied by dotted 'Syros' cds (Nov 10, julian) on arrival. Acid ink faults to entire and a light horizontal file fold crossing adhesives but scarce. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 211.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF

    Losnr. : 5037 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 34
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1872: Cover from Chios / Scio-Cesme to Syros, franked by Austrian Levant 1867 10 soldi blue tied by SCIO-CESME datestamp of the Austrian P.O. (March 30) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 560), paying the 10 soldi rate. Charged on arrival for internal rate with Greece 1871 5 l. bright green on bluish in two horizontal pairs, fine margins, tied by 'Syros' cds's (March 19, julian). A few minor faults to letter sheet but a scarce and appealing cover.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 5038 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 36
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1873: Cover from Rettimo, Crete to Piraeus franked by Austrian Levant 1867 5 s. red in a horizontal pair, slight aging on perfs. at left, tied by RETTIMO datestamp in blue (March 17) on despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 549), taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked by 1871 20 l. blue tied by dotted '2' numeral handstamp with reverse showing Piraeus cds (March 8, julian). A fine and rare cover and a most attractive usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 48. Signed Colla. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2004).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140 (May 2004), lot 905.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 5039 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 39
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1874: Entire letter from Candia, Crete to Syros franked by Austrian Levant 1867 10 soldi blue tied by CANDIA datestamp (March 16) in black on despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) and scarce P.P. in black, taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked by attractive 1872/75 5 l. deep green on greenish in a strip of four, vertical file fold, tied by dotted '67' numeral with 'Syros' cds (March 8, julian) on reverse. A rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 48.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 5040 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 41
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1874: Cover from Larnaca, Cyprus to Corfu franked by Austrian Levant 1867/74 10 soldi blue tied by LARNACA DI CIPRO cds in brown on despatch (June 11), taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked by touched 1872/75 20 l. steel blue tied by dotted '106' numeral handstamp on arrival. Reverse with Kerkyra cds (June 11, julian). A rare and appealing cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 210. Cert. Tseriotis (2013).
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 5041 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 41
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    Mail from Austrian Offices in the Levant 1875: Cover from Durazzo, Albania to Corfu franked by Austrian Levant 1867/74 5 soldi red in a horizontal pair, tied by DURAZZO thimble datestamp (Feb 18) in blue on despatch (Tchilinghirian fig. 474), taxed on arrival for internal delivery with manuscript '20' in blue crayon and franked by 1872/75 20 l. deep blue tied by dotted '106' numeral handstamp on arrival. Reverse with Kerkyra cds (Feb 8, julian). A rare and fine cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 210. Cert. Tseriotis (2013).
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5042 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 27+29
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    Mail from Belgium to Greece 1869: Cover sent unpaid from Antwerp to Athens endorsed 'via Marseille', with 'Anvers' despatch cds (July 22) and 'Pays-Bas / Lille Paris' entry marking, struck in Paris with framed "F. 53" Convention marking in black (Van der Linden fig. 1190), thence via Marseille on the French Paquebot 'Tibre' and franked on arrival with 1868/69 20 l. blue and 80 l. carmine, both touched, tied by 'Athens' cds's (July 17, julian). Reverse with 'France / Midi' cds, Marseille cds and Athens cds. A somewhat fragile cover carried at 100 lepta rate for a letter under 7½ grams but extremely scarce. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 52.
    Ausruf : 1.100 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5043 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 41+42
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    Mail from Belgium to Greece 1874: Cover from Antwerp to Syros, Greece sent unpaid and endorsed 'voie d'Allemagne par Trieste', struck with 'Anvers' cds (Dec 10) and framed NON AFFRANCHI on despatch in black. Franked on arrival in Syros with 1872/75 three margined 20 l. deep blue and horizontal pair of 40 l. bistre on blued paper tied by dotted '67' numeral handstamps. Reverse with 'Verviers / Coeln' TPO, Triest oval transit (Dec 13) and Syra cds (Dec 11, julian). A remarkable cover travelling on an unusual route - the obvious and much quicker transit point would have been Brindisi at this date. Rare. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 53.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5044 Griechenland

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    Mail from Egypt to Greece via Austrian Lloyd 1865: Entire letter from Cairo to Syros via Alexandria, struck on despatch with fine 'Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Cairo' cds of the Government Post (July 3, gregorian) in blue, thence mailed via Alexandria's Greek Post Office with circular datestamp in black (June 25) and Paid to Destination handstamp adjacent and 1862/67 20 l. deep blue, 40 l. mauve on blue and 80 l. carmine applied but not cancelled until arrival in Corfu where struck with '106' numeral handstamps of Kerkyra (June 29) and slitted for disinfection in Corfu against Egypt's Cholera epidemic (one slit runs into the 20 lepta adhesive); thence onward to Syra (July 2). A remarkable and rare entire. Cert. Tseriotis (2011).
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5045 Griechenland

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    Part paid Mail from Egypt to Greece 1869: Entire letter from Port Said to Syros, franked by Egypt 1867 1 pi. red (Gi. 14) tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / PORT SAID cds (March 7) with repeated strike at right, transferred to the Austrian P. O. in Alexandria with ALEXANDRIEN cds on reverse (March 8) in black (note also 'Austriaco' endorsement at top of entire). The Egyptian I piastre 'Port to Port' rate not valid to a non-Egyptian Office and taxed on arrival at 40 lepta (the cost of a single prepaid letter from Alexandria) with 1862/67 20 l. blue pair, large margins all round, cancelled by 'Syros' datestamp (March 9, julian) in black. Some file folds, incl. one crossing 1 pi., but a fine and very rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 59.rnProvenance: Collection 'Hermoupolis' Part II (May 1990), lot 1826.rn 
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 7.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5046 Griechenland

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    Part paid Mail from Egypt to Greece 1871: Cover from Port Said to Syros, franked by Egypt 1867 1 pi. red (Gi. 14) tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / PORT SAID cds (same day) with repeated strike alongside, struck on reverse with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ISMAILIA transit cds in black of despatch (Nov 2), thence via Cairo to the Egyptian Office in Alexandria with transit cds (Nov 5) on reverse and slightly smudged Greek P. O. in Alexandria cds on front panel. The Egyptian 1 piastre 'Port to Port' rate not valid to a non-Egyptian Office and taxed on arrival at 40 lepta (the cost of a single prepaid letter from Alexandria) with 1862/67 40 l. dull mauve on blued tied by Syros cds (Oct 27, julian). Some cover creasing, but a famous and very rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 215. Cert. RPS (2005).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143 (May 2005), lot 3989.rn 
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5047 Griechenland

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    Part paid Mail from Egyptian Territorial Office to Greece 1871: Entire letter written from Volo to Syros, slitted for disinfection, franked by Egypt 1867 1 pi. red (Gi. 14) tied by rare V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / VOLO datestamp (Oct 21) in black with repeated information strike alongside. The Egyptian I piastre 'Port to Port' rate not valid to a non Egyptian Office and taxed on arrival at Greek internal rate of 20 lepta (manuscript '20' in red) with 1870/71 20 l. blue tied by 'Syros' cds (Oct 10, julian). The 20 l. just touched at base but a very rare and most attractive entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 216. Signed Holcombe, Todd AIEP. Cert. Tseriotis (2011).
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5048 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 2+16+18+20+22
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1863: Cover front to France at 188 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal), franked by 1861 Paris printing 2 l. olive bistre, 1862/67 Athens printing 1 l. brown (lined background), 5 l. green, 20 l. blue and 80 l. carmine in a horizontal pair, all tied by dotted '1' lozenge of Athens with cds below (March 23) in black. Marseille entry marking in red (April 10, gregorian). The adhesives with generally fine margins, the 2 lepta with slight stain but a scarce five colour franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 76.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 5049 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 17+19+21+22
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1864: Cover from Syros to Paris franked at 132 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1862/67 2 l. yellow brown on cream, horizontal file fold, overlapping 10 l. orange on blued, 40 l. deep mauve on blued and 80 l. carmine, all with close to huge margins all round and tied by dotted '67' numeral with 'Syros' cds (Nov 27) at right. Circular 'Grece / Marseille / 2' entry marking in red (Dec 15, gregorian) at right. Paris arrival cds (Dec 17) on reverse. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 76. An attractive cover. Signed Calves.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 5050 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 17+18
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1868: Complete Newspaper mailed to Paris, carried on the Paquebot 'Godavery', franked at 1866 Convention rate of 14 lepta (for newspapers up to a weight of 40 grams) with 1862/67 2 l. yellowish brown on cream (2) and pair of 5 l. green on bluish, margins good to touched, tied to wrapper band by dotted '1' lozenge of Athens with despatch cds adjacent (Sept 12) in black. One 2 l. is also tied by 'Grece / Amb. Marseille' entry marking in red (Sept 29). Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 103. A rare and most attractive usage.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 5051 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 19+20+27
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1868: Cover mailed from Pireaus to Paris franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta (for up to 10 grams) by 1862/67 10 l. orange on blued (huge margins), 20 l. blue and 1868 40 l. dull mauve on blued all tied by dotted '2' numeral with 'Piraeus' cds at right (July 18). Framed red PD and reverse with Lyon arrival cds (Aug 5, gregorian). Tiny nick in envelope at top but with full original contents, a fine cover, illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 97.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 5052 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 26/28
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1870: Cover mailed from Patras to Lyon carried on the Paquebot 'Tamise', franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta (for up to 10 grams) by 1868 cleaned plates 10 l. orange on pale blue, superb 20 l. blue and touched 40 l. dull mauve on blued all tied by dotted '9' numeral with 'Patras' cds below (July 8). Framed red PD and reverse with Lyon arrival cds (July 27, gregorian). An attractive cover, illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 97.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 5053 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 26/28
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1870: Cover mailed from Syros to Marseille franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta (for up to 10 grams) by 1868/71 10 l. orange on blued, 20 l. blue and 1868 40 l. deep mauve on blued all tied on arrival by '2240' gros chiffres of Marseille. Carried on the Paquebot 'Tibre' with octagonal GRECE / PAQ. FR. X No. 1 in black (Sept 29). Framed red PD and and circular 'Grece / Marseille / 1' entry marking (Oct 4, gregorian) in red. A most attractive cover, illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 98, the sole recorded usage on cover of the Large Hermes issue cancelled by a French gros chiffres cancellation.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5054 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 36+37b
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1871: Cover mailed from Piraeus to Marseille franked at 1866 Convention rate of 140 lepta (for up to 20 grams) by 1868/71 20 l. blue and scarce 40 l. pale yellow bistre on greenish paper (3 examples), all tied by '2' dotted numeral handstamps of Syros with despatch cds (Nov 4) alongside. Framed PD in black and and circular 'Grece / Marseille / 1' entry marking (Nov 22, gregorian) in red. Some wear to the cover but a scarce double rate franking.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 800 CHF

    Losnr. : 5055 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 35+36+37a
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1872: Entire letter mailed from Syros to Marseille franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta (for up to 10 grams) by 1868/71 10 l. orange on cream, 20 l. blue and scarce 40 l. pale salmon on greenish paper, all tied by '67' dotted numeral of Syros. Framed red PD and and circular 'Grece / Marseille / 1' entry marking (March 2, gregorian) in red. A fine and very attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 5056 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 39+41
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1873: Cover mailed from Naphlion to Marseille carried on Paquebot 'Tanais', franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta (for up to 10 grams) by 1871/72 5 l. green on pale greenish in a vertical sheet marginal pair, together with three overlapped 20 l. blue, all tied by 'Naphlion / 15' datestamps (May 15) in black. Framed red PD and and circular 'Grece / Marseille / 1' entry marking (June 3, gregorian) in red. File hole on front panel running trough 5 l. pair but a scarce cover.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 5057 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 40+41+42
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    Mail carried on French Paquebots 1874: Cover mailed from Syros to Marseille carried on Paquebot 'Le Donnais' franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta (for up to 10 grams) by 18672/75 10 l. orange on cream, 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on bluish paper, all tied by Syros datestamps (Nov 23) in black. Unframed large PD in red and circular 'Grece / Amb. Marseille' entry marking (Dec 11, gregorian) in red. Some file splits but a fine cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 99.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 5058 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 3+7
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    Mail carried on Austrian Lloyd 1861: Cover from Athens to Marseille franked at 165 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) with 1861 Paris printing 5 lepta green, large margins all round, and 80 l. carmine pair, just touched, all tied by '1' dotted numeral of Athens with despatch cds at right (Nov 18) and unframed PD and 'A' (Austria). Circular 'Autriche / Culoz' entry mark in red (Dec 10, gregorian) on front and reverse with Paris transit cds and Marseille arrival cds and Austrian Lloyd rate notations (Lloyd 15 kr. = 45 lepta, Austria credit 10 kr. = 30 lepta) in red crayon. Small faults but an attractive and rare first issue cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 87.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 5059 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 17+19b+21+22
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    Mail carried on Italian Paquebots via Brindisi 1865: Cover from Piraeus to Marseille franked at 132 lepta (including 20 lepta internal), with 1862/67 2 l. brown on cream, 10 l. orange on blue, 40 l. mauve on blue and 80 l. carmine tied by dotted '2' numeral handstamps in black with 'Piraeus' cds (Oct 30) alongside. The cover endorsed 'via Brindisi' in a different hand and struck with framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black and circular 'Italie / Amb. Lyon Mars.' cds (Nov 20, gregorian). Some imperfections incl. minor creasing but a scarce four colour franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 89. Signed G. Lamy.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 5060 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 35+36
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    Mail carried on Austrian or Italian Paquebots via Brindisi & Suse 1871: Cover from Athens to Marseille franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta for up to 10 grams with 1871 10 l. orange on bluish and three 20 l. blue, tied by dotted '1' numeral handstamps in black with 'Athens' cds (April 28) alongside. Circular 'Grece / St. Michel Amb.' entry mark in red (May 19, gregorian) on front and reverse with 'Kerkyra (Corfu) transit cds and Marseille arrival cds. Some imperfections incl. minor creasing but a scarce franking.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5061 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 37+39+41
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    Mail carried on Austrian or Italian Paquebots via Brindisi & Suse 1873: Entire letter from Kerkyra, Corfu to France franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta for up to 10 grams with 1872/75 5 l. green on greenish horizontal pair, 20 l. deep blue and 1867/69 40 l. mauve on blued all tied by 'Kerkyra' cds's in black (Nov 1). Framed red PD and circular 'Grece / St. Michel Amb.' entry mark in red (Nov 17, gregorian) on front and reverse with Brignolles arrival cds (Nov 19). Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 104.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5062 Griechenland

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    Mail carried on Austrian or Italian Paquebots via Brindisi & Suse 1873: Bilingually addressed cover endorsed 'via Brindisi' from Syros to France franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta for up to 10 grams with 1872/75 10 l. orange on cream, 20 l. deep blue and 40 l. mauve on blued all tied by 'Syros' cds's in black (Sept 9). Framed red PD and 'Grece / St. Michel Amb. B' entry mark in red (Sept 26, gregorian) on front and reverse with Kerkyra (Corfu) transit cds and Marseille arrival cds. Small faults but an attractive cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 104.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5063 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 39+42
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    Mail carried on Austrian or Italian Paquebots via Brindisi & Suse 1874: Cover from Piraeus to Grenoble, France franked at 1866 Convention rate of 70 lepta for up to 10 grams with 1872/75 5 l. green in greenish (three horizontal pairs) and 40 l. very deep mauve on blued (rich shade) all tied by 'Piraeus' cds's in black (Feb 10). Framed black PD and 'Grece / St. Michel Amb. A' entry mark in red (Feb 27, gregorian) on front and reverse with Grenoble arrival cds. Faults but an attractive cover. Signed Jamet.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 5064 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 16/18
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    Mail to France 1866: Wrapper band front from Piraeus to Lyon, France franked with 1862/67 1 l. deep brown, 2 l. bright yellow brown (2) and 5 l. green on bluish, all tied by dotted '2' numeral of Piraeus with cds of despatch (Dec 8) alongside. Greek 'Paid to Destination' handstamp in black and carried by the French Paquebot 'Godavery' to Marseille where two strikes of P.P. in red applied with handstruck '15c.' due marking in red. A very unusual and colourful usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 85.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 5065 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 19
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    Mail to France 1866: Wrapper band front and large part back from Piraeus to Lyon, France franked with 1862/67 10 l. bright orange on bluish tied by dotted '2' numeral of Piraeus (and entry marking of Marseille) with Piraeus cds of despatch (Dec 29) alongside. Handstruck '30c.' due marking in red applied at right. A very unusual and colourful usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 217.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 5066 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 10+19+20+22
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    Mail from France to Greece 1863: Entire letter sent unpaid from Constantinople to Athens, mailed in error via Marseille, carried on the first return voyage of the French Paquebot 'Dupleix' with Ship's datestamp DUPLEIX in black (Jan 29, 1862) with error of date showing 'Jan' inverted and wrong year slug '62' for '63'; with corresponding 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterrannee' in red. Reverse with Marseille cds (Feb 3) and thence placed aboard the Paquebot 'Neva' bound for Greece, the cover arriving in Athens (Jan 31, julian). Marked '432' lepta in red crayon and therefore taxed at 3½ times the French rate of 112 lepta + double the internal 20 lepta rate with 1861/62 2 l. pale brown on yellowish, 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish, 20 l. blue and a remarkable horizontal strip of five 80 l. carmine, all tied by Athens cds's (Jan 31, julian). An exceptional and rare entire - the strip of the 80 lepta is the largest known on letter. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 79. Cert. Tseriotis (2010).
    Ausruf : 6.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5067 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 17+19+21+22
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    Mail from France to Greece 1863: Entire letter sent unpaid from Lyon to Athens, with Lyon despatch cds (March 6) on front, '132' (lepta) marked in red crayon at left (single rate of 112 lepta for under 7½ grams + 20 lepta for internal delivery), franked on arrival with 1862/67 2 l. yellow brown, 10 l. orange on blued, small tear at top, 40 l. mauve on blue and 80 l. bright carmine all tied by Athens cds's (Feb 28, julian) in black. Reverse with Marseille transit cds and Athens arrival cds. A scarce and attractive four colour franking.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 5068 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 17+22
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    Mail from France to Greece 1865: Entire letter from Marseille to Syros, marked as double rate in blue manuscript, carried on the Paquebot 'Niemen' with LIGNE X / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp in black (July 28), taxed on arrival with '244' (lepta) in manuscript at Syros with 1862/67 2 l. yellowish brown (2) and horizontal strip of three 80 l. carmine tied by 'Syros' cds's (July 22, julian). Rated at double the 112 lepta rate for a single letter plus the 20 lepta internal fee. Slight file fold but a fine and rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 78.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 5069 Griechenland

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    Mail from France to Greece 1865: Entire letter from Marseille to Piraeus, sent unpaid and struck (underneath the adhesives) with French Paquebot PHASE cds in blue (Nov 4, gregorian) and, on arrival marked '188' (lepta) due and 1862/67 1 l. red-brown, 2 l. bistre brown, 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and four 40 l. dull mauve on blued applied and tied by 'Piraeus' datestamps (Oct 28, julian) in black. The rate is made up of 1½ times the French rate of 112 lepta = 168 lepta + 20 lepta internal Greek postage. Some of the adhesives with faults but a remarkable usage of the 40 lepta and a most attractive five colour cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 77. Cert. Tseriotis (2010).rnrn 
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5070 Griechenland

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    Mail from France to Greece 1867: Entire letter sent unpaid from Marseille to Athens, struck with LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No. 1 Paquebot datestamp in black (Salles 881) applied on the 'Godavery', '188' (lepta) marked in red crayon at right (1½ times the single rate of 112 lepta = 168 lepta + 20 lepta for internal delivery), franked on arrival with 1862/67 1 l. deep brown, 2 l. yellow brown, 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and two 80 l. carmine all tied by Athens cds's (Jan 12, julian) in black. Reverse with Piraeus transit cds and Athens arrival cds. A rare and most attractive five colour franking.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 950 CHF

    Losnr. : 5071 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 17+22
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    Mail from France to Greece 1867: Entire letter from Marseille to Syros, marked as double rate in blue manuscript, carried on the Paquebot 'Euphrate' with LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp (Salles 881) in black (July 28), taxed on arrival with '244' (lepta) in manuscript at Syros with 1862/67 2 l. yellowish brown (2) and three 80 l. carmine tied by 'Syros' cds's (May 18, julian). Rated at double the 112 lepta rate for a single letter plus the 20 lepta internal fee. One 80 l. crossed by heavy file fold but a rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 78.rnrnProvenance: Collection Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145 (April 2006), lot 2811.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 5072 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20+22
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    Mail from France to Greece 1868: Entire letter sent unpaid from Marseille to Athens, endorsed for double rate with '2' at left, carried on the French Paquebot 'Indus' and struck with LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No. 1 datestamp (Jan 4) and '1 DR 80 LEP' handstamp in black (unlisted by Van der Linden), taxed accordingly on arrival with 1862/67 20 l. blue and two 80 l. carmine tied by Athens cds's (Dec 28, julian) in black. A most attractive and rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 102.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5073 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 26+27
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    Mail from France to Greece 1868: Entire letter sent unpaid from Marseille to Athens, endorsed 'voie de Syra' at top, carried on the Paquebot 'Niemen' and struck with circular LIGNE X / PAQ. FR. No. 1 in black (May 18) and with handstruck '90 LEP' in black (Van der Linden fig. 3338), the amount due being paid by 1868 10 l. deep orange on very blued paper and a delightful horizontal strip of four 20 l. blue all tied by Athens cds's (May 12, julian). Reverse with Syros cds and further Athens cds. A fresh and very attractive entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 100.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5074 Griechenland

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    Mail from France to Greece 1869: Entire letter sent unpaid from Paris to Athens, struck with 'Paris' despatch cds (May 20) and with large '90 LEP' due marking in black (Van der Linden fig. 3338), carried on the Ligne U Paquebot 'Menzaleh' and taxed accordingly on arrival with 1862/67 5 l. bright green on greenish (2) and 40 l. mauve on blue (2) tied by Athens cds's (May 15, julian) in black. Some minor bends but a most attractive and rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 101.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5075 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 22+26
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    Mail from France to Greece 1869: Entire letter sent unpaid from Paris to Athens, struck with 'Paris' despatch cds (Sept 25) and with large '90 LEP' due marking in black (Van der Linden fig. 3338), carried on the Ligne U Paquebot 'Volga' and taxed accordingly on arrival with 1862/69 10 l. pale orange on blued and 80 l. carmine tied by Athens cds's (Sept 24, julian) in black. Some minor bends but a most attractive and rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 101.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 5076 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 41+42
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    Mail from France to Greece 1872: Cover sent unpaid from Marseille to Syros, endorsed for double rate with '2' at left, carried on the French Paquebot 'Tibre' and struck with LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp (April 27) and '1 DR 80 LEP' handstamp in black (unlisted by Van Der Linden), taxed accordingly on arrival with 1872/75 20 l. blue and two horizontal pairs of 40 l. deep bistre on blued transparent paper, one 40 l. crossed by vertical file fold, the pairs tied by Syra cds's (April 20, julian) in black. An attractive and very scarce entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 102.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5077 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 10+19+21+22
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    Underpaid Mail from France to Greece 1863: Cover addressed to 'Son Excellence, le Ministre de France à Athèns', franked by France 1862 20 c. blue pair, mailed at a Rural Box and tied by 4086 gros chiffres with Vallérysthal cds alongside (Nov 9), underpaid by 80 centimes and framed PD deleted and struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT handstamp in black. Marseille transit cds on reverse and cover marked with '132' (lepta) in red manuscript - thus treated as unpaid and charged the full amount due with the prepaid 40 centimes not taken into account. Franked by 1861 2 l. yellow brown and 1862/67 10 l. orange on blued, 40 l. mauve on blued and 80 l. bright carmine all tied by Athens cds's (Nov 7, julian). A colourful and very rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 202.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 5078 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 17+19+21+22
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    Underpaid Mail from France to Greece 1867: Entire letter on 'Compagnie Générale de Messageries' notepaper, mailed from Marseillle to Piraeus, Greece franked by 1862 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue (2) tied by 2240 gros chiffres on depatch (Aug 23). Underpaid by 50 centimes and struck with AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red. Cover marked with '132' (lepta) in red manuscript - thus treated as unpaid and charged the full amount due with the prepaid 50 centimes not taken into account. Franked by 1862/67 2 l. dull yellow brown, 10 l. bright orange on blued, defective 40 l. mauve on blued and 80 l. carmine all tied by Athens cds's (Aug 16, julian). Despite the faults a very scarce and colourful cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 124.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 5079 Griechenland

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    Underpaid Mail from France to Greece 1870: Cover from Marseillle to Hydra, Greece endorsed 'par vapeur Amérique'  franked by Laureated 1867 40 c. orange tied by 2240 gros chiffres on depatch (Jan 28). Underpaid by 20 centimes and struck with AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red. Cover marked with '0.50' (centimes) in manuscript - the calculation done at parity (1 centime = 1 lepta) - and the letter charged at 50 lepta to pay (90 lepta for unpaid cover, less 40 centimes = 50 centimes / lepta due). Franked by 1862/67 10 l. bright orange on greenish and 40 l. lilac on blued tied by 'Hydra' cds's (Jan 27, julian). A few small imperfections but an unusual and extremely scarce cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 203.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 5080 Griechenland

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    Underpaid Mail from France to Greece 1872: Entire letter from Lyon to Athens, franked by 1870 Bordeaux 40 c. orange, cut into at base, tied on despatch by 2145 gros chiffres with obscured Lyon datestamp at right (Jan 6). Struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in black and with manuscript '50' (centimes) in ink and '50' (lepta) in red crayon to pay the calculation done at parity (1 centime = 1 lepta) - and the letter charged at 50 lepta to pay (90 lepta for unpaid cover, less 40 centimes = 50 centimes / lepta due). Franked by 1868 10 c. orange and 1871 40 l. yellowish bistre on blued on arrival and tied by 'Athens' cds (Jan 6, julian). Despite the margins on two stamps, a rare and colourful cover with less than five recorded Bordeaux issue covers known in combination with Hermes heads. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 129. Cert. Brun (2013).rn 
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5081 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 25+42
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    Underpaid Mail from France to Greece 1872: Entire letter from Lyon to Athens, franked by 1871/75 Cérès 25 c. blue (2) tied by 2145 gros chiffres on despatch (July 1). Underpaid by 10 centimes and struck with AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red. Cover erroneously marked with '0.40' (centimes) in manuscript, correctly charged at 45 lepta to pay on arrival. Franked by 1868 5 l. green and 1872/75 40 l. lilac on blued tied by 'Athens' cds's (June 17, julian). The adhesives with imperfections but an unusual and extremely scarce cover. Cert. Tseriotis (2011).
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 5082 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1862: Entire letter from Smyrna to Syros mailed at the French P. O. unpaid with 'Smyrne / Turquie' cds (March 25) in black, franked on arrival by 1861 Paris printing 40 l. lilac on blued paper and First Athens printing of 1862 10 l. red-orange on greenish, each tied by dotted '67' numeral handstamp of Syros on arrival (March 14, julian). A fine cover paying the ship rate of 30 lepta and 20 lepta internal charge and a rare mixed issue combination usage.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5083 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 7
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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1862: Entire letter from Constantinople to Athens carried on the Paquebot GANGE with datestamp (March 12) in black at top (Salles fig. 776) marked '2' at upper left for above 7½ grams double rate and '80' (lepta) in manuscript red crayon (60 lepta ship fee + 20 lepta internal). Franked on arrival with 1861 Paris printing 80 l. carmine on rose well tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens. Reverse with Piraeus and Athens cds's (March 2, julian) with the Piraeus datestamp showing slug error with year date inverted. Rare and fine entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 112.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 450 CHF

    Losnr. : 5084 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1863: Entire letter from Constantinople to Athens carried on the French Paquebot AMÉRIQUE with datestamp (June 18) in black at top (Salles fig. 753) marked '50' (lepta) in red crayon (30 lepta ship fee + 20 lepta internal) and franked on arrival with 1862/67 10 l. orange in a resonant shade and 40 l. mauve on blued tied by Athens datestamps (June 8, julian). Reverse with Piraeus and Athens cds's. A fine and attractive entire. Ex collections Trefonas and Zacharides. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 112.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5085 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1863: Cover from the French P. O. in Sulina sent unpaid to Syros, Greece with dotted despatch datestamp of SULINA / TURQ. D'EUROPE in black (Oct 25), thence by French Danube Line steamer to French P.O. in Constantinople with cds on reverse (Oct 28) alongside Piraeus (Oct 19, julian) cds and Syros cds of the following day. Manuscript '50' (lepta) in red crayon (30 lepta ship rate plus 20 lepta internal charge) and franked with 1862/67 10 l. orange and 40 l. mauve on blued tied by 'Syros' cds. Minor imperfections but an extremely rare entire - the sole recorded example of a cover from this rare Office taxed in Greece.
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5086 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1865: Entire letter from the French P. O. in Galatz, Romania sent unpaid to Patras, Greece with dotted despatch datestamp of GALATZ / MOLDAVIE in blue (July 9), thence by the Paquebot 'Balkan' of the Danube Line to the French P. O. in Constantinople with cds on reverse (July 12) in black, thereafter on the Paquebot 'La Volga' to Piraeus. Manuscript '130' in red crayon (triple ship rate of 30 lepta = 90 lepta as above 20 grams plus 40 lepta doubled internal rate). Franked on arrival with 1862/67 10 l. orange, 40 l. mauve on blued and 80 l. carmine on rose all tied by 'Athens' cds's (July 4, julian). Some age spots and small imperfections to adhesives but a very rare entire.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5087 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1867: Entire letter from the French P. O. in Galatz, Romania sent unpaid to Kranidi, Greece with dotted despatch datestamp of GALATZ / MOLDAVIE in blue (Aug 24), thence by the Paquebot of the Danube Line to the French P. O. in Constantinople with cds on reverse (Aug 27) in black, thereafter on the Paquebot 'Menzaleh' to Piraeus. Manuscript '50' in red crayon (ship rate of 30 lepta plus 20 lepta internal charge). Franked on arrival with 1862/67 10 l. orange and 40 l. mauve on blued tied by 'Kranidi / 16' cds's (Aug 21, julian). Some imperfections but an attractive and very rare entire.rn 
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5088 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1867: Cover from French P. O. in Constantinople sent unpaid to Athens, struck with 'Constantinople / Turquie' cds on despatch (March 27), with manuscript '50' (lepta) charge in red crayon (30 lepta ship fee plus 20 lepta internal charge) and franked on arrival with 1862/67 deep orange on blued and 40 l. brown rose lilac on greyish (an interesting shade), tied by 'Athens' cds (Marrch 17, julian) with repeated strike on reverse. Minor imperfections but an attractive cover.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5089 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1871: Cover front from the French P. O. in Constantinople sent unpaid to Athens, struck with octagonal  CONSTANTINOPLE / P. FR. U No. 1 datestamp (Feb 22) in black (Salles fig. 882) and carried on the ''Scamandre' with rare usage of the tax marking '45 LEP' alongside (Van der Linden fig. 3330A) denoting the single rate. Franked on arrival with 1868/70 5 l. yellow green on greenish and 40 l. dull mauve on blued tied by Athens arrival cds (Feb 14, julian). Faults to the adhesives but extremely rare. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 119.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 5090 Griechenland

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    Mail from the Levant to Greece via French Paquebot 1874: Entire letter from the French P. O. in Dardanelli, Turkey sent unpaid to Syros, struck with LES DARDANELLES / TURQUIE datestamp of despatch (April 22) with extremely rare usage of the tax marking '45 LEP' alongside (Van der Linden fig. 3330A) denoting the single rate. Franked on arrival with 1872/75 5 l. bright green on greenish and 40 l. deep mauve on blued tied by dotted '67' numeral with arrival cds on reverse. File fold affects the adhesives but extremely rare - one of just two recorded covers from this Office taxed in Greece. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 118. Signed Holcombe.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Akropolis', Corinphila sale 75 (May 1987), lot 3493.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5091 Griechenland

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    Underpaid Mail from French Levant to Greece 1867: Entire letter from the Ottoman Bank in Constantinople, mailed on board the 'Menzaleh' Steamer to Athens, franked by France 1862 40 c. orange, tied on despatch by Anchor dotted lozenge with octagonal CONSTANTINOPLE / P. FR. U. No. 3 datestamp (Sept 25) in black (Salles fig. 882). Struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in black and with manuscript '50' (lepta) in red crayon to pay: charged at 30 lepta ship fee plus 20 lepta for internal postage (thus taking no account of the 40 centimes prepaid).  Franked by 1862/67 10 c. orange and 40 l. mauve on blued tied by 'Athens' cds (Sept 15, julian). A wonderful, superbly attractive and very rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 125.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 5092 Griechenland

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    Mail from Prussia via Austria and Austrian Lloyd 1861: Cover from Grossneuhausen, Grand Duchy Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, sent unpaid to Athens (addressed to the Prussian Minister, Baron de Werther), with manuscript '15/15' in blue ink on front (15 kr. to Trieste + 15 kr. Lloyd ship rate) underneath delightful franking of 1861 Paris printing 10 l. orange on blued, 20 l. blue on bluish and 80 l. carmine on rose all tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens. Reverse with Weimar cds, Triest cds of transit (Nov 2) and Athens arrival cds (Oct 26, julian). Rated at 30 kr. = 90 lepta + 20 lepta internal charge. The adhesives with large to imperceptibly touched margins but a delightful and rare first issue franking in the first month of use and almost certainly the earliest recorded cover from the Austro-German Postal Union (GAPU) bearing the Greek first issue. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 22.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 5093 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 5+11
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    Mail from the Duchy of Saxony-Altenburg via Austria and Austria Lloyd 1862: Entire letter from Ronneburg, Saxony-Altenburg to Syros, Greece forwarded privately to Trieste, where mailed unpaid with 'Triest' cds (Feb 7) in black and manuscript '3/15' rate marking in blue ink applied (3 kr. local rate + 15 kr. Lloyd ship fee); franked on arrival with remarkable usage of 1861 Paris printing 20 l. blue in a horizontal strip of three, overlapped by First Athens printing 5 l. deep yellow green on greenish in a vertical strip of three, closed tear, all tied by dotted '67' numeral in black. Rubbed '75' (lepta) in manuscript red crayon on front (rate of 18 kr. = 55 lepta + 20 lepta for internal delivery) and reverse with Syros cds (Feb 2, julian) of receipt. The letter sheet with faults but a rare and most unusual entire. Signed Tseriotis.
    Ausruf : 6.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5094 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 12+15
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    Mail to Great Britain via Trieste 1862: Cover from Syros to Manchester at 170 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal), franked by 1862 10 l. orange on bluish and 80 l. carmine on cream in a vertical pair, margins touched, all tied by '67' numeral of Syros with despatch datestamp alongside (July 15). Prepaid on despatch and struck with W.FR.20 handstamp in red at Trieste (Van der Linden fig. 2992B) and reverse with corresponding manuscript '15/15/20'' in red crayon: 15 kr. ship fee, 15 kr. Austrian transit + 20 kr. for Austria to GB = 50 kreuzer = 150 lepta; and Manchester arrival cds (Aug 5, gregorian). A scarce cover, illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 142.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF

    Losnr. : 5095 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 22
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    Mail to Great Britain via Marseilles 1867: Entire letter with British Consul's signature and seal inside, mailed from Athens to London at 320 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal), franked by 1862/67 80 l. carmine on cream paper (four examples, all with good margins), tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens with despatch cds below (Sept 7). Framed PD in black and thence via Paquebot 'Nil' to Marseille with entry marking in red (Sept 25, gregorian). London arrival cds (Sept 27) in red also on obverse of a fine and scarce entire at pre-Convention (1868) rate. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 140.rnrnNote: The letter was under 15 grams but over 10 grams, thus the internal 20 lepta (under 15 g.), was double rate for the French part of the journey (above 10 grams).
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 5096 Griechenland

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    Mail to Great Britain via Marseilles 1870: Cover from Athens to Liverpool at newly introduced 92 lepta rate, franked by 1862/67 2 l. brown, 10 l. orange on blue and just touched 80 l. carmine all tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens with despatch datestamp (Jan 22) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with Liverpool arrival cds (Feb 10, gregorian). Minor edge wear to envelope but a fresh and fine cover carried under the Greek / GB Convention that came into force on January 1 / Jan 13, 1870. Rare.rnrnNote: The Convention allowed 15 gram letters to GB to be sent via France, Italy or Belgium.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 5097 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 7+19
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece 1863: Entire letter sent unpaid from Manchester to Syros, Greece endorsed 'via Marseille', struck with Manchester despatch cds (Feb 4), with Calais transit (Feb 6) and thence to Syros, franked on arrival with 1861 Paris printing 80 l. carmine on rose in a fine horizontal pair overlapped by 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish tied by 'Syros' datestamps (Feb 1, julian) with corresponding '170' (lepta) in red crayon below - rate of 150 lepta for a letter under 7½ grams from France + 20 lepta internal charge. Ironed file fold through one 80 lepta but a very scarce entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 138.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 5098 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 18+22
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece 1863: Entire letter sent unpaid from London to Athens endorsed 'via France', struck with London datestamp of despatch (Oct 17), with Calais transit cds and thence to Athens via Marseille, franked on arrival with 1862/67 5 l. bright green on greenish and three 80 l. carmine (fine impression and fresh shade) all tied by 'Athens' datestamps (Oct 17, julian) with corresponding '245' (lepta) in red crayon below - rate of 225 lepta for a letter above 7½ but under 15 grams from France + 20 lepta internal charge. Two stamps touched but a charming and attractive entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 139.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 5099 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 20+21+22
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece 1867: Cover sent unpaid from London to Patras endorsed 'via Marseille by French Steamer', struck with London despatch datestamp (Dec 19), with Calais transit and struck with rare Anglo French Convention marking "F. 54" in black (Van der Linden fig. 1192) in Paris, marked in France '2' at upper left for double rate, franked on arrival with 1862/67 20 l. blue (trivial aging), 40 l. dull mauve on blued and 80 l. carmine on rose (2), all with four margins, tied by 'Patras' datestamps (Dec 18, julian) with corresponding '220' (lepta) in red crayon above - rate of 220 lepta for a letter over 7½ grams  and under 15 grams from France. A fine and very rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 140.rnrnNote: A strange anomaly in rates: the 1867 cover above charged 220 lepta via Marseilles for a letter up to 15 grams. However, if sent via Brindisi the same letter would have been charged 90 lepta for a letter up to 10 grams. The second route was, therefore used more frequently.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 5100 Griechenland

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    Katalognummer : 19+22+27
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece 1868: Cover sent unpaid from London to Patras endorsed 'via Marseille', one side flap missing, struck with London despatch datestamp (June 4), with Calais transit and struck with rare Anglo French Convention marking "F. 54" in black (Van der Linden fig. 1192) in Paris, franked on arrival with 1862/67 80 l. carmine on rose and 1871/72 10 l. orange and 20 l. deep blue tied by 'Patras' datestamps (June 1, julian) with corresponding '110' (lepta) in red crayon alongside - rate of 110 lepta for a letter under 7½ grams from France. Ironed file folds through 80 lepta but a very scarce entire.rnrnNote: A strange anomaly in rates: the 1868 cover above was charged 110 lepta via Marseilles for a letter up to 7½ grams. However, if sent via Brindisi the same letter would have been charged 90 lepta for a letter up to 10 grams. The second route was, therefore, used more frequently.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF
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