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Lot# 662 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 662 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18
    1862: Provisional Athens printing, 5 lepta green on greenish in a remarkable horizontal strip of four in a deep rich shade, large margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps at base and at left, used on 1867 cover to Piraeus tied by dotted '18' numeral of Tripolis with corresponding cds below in black. Reverse with Piraeus arrival (April 17). One side flap missing of no importance, a rare and most attractive usage.

    Provenance: Collection Maurice Burrus (Nov 1962), lot 1379.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF