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Lot# 5067 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 5067 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 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.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF