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  • Lot# : 5136 Greece

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    Mail to Italy 1872: Complete example of the Newspaper 'The Municipal' mailed to the Greek poet, Aristoteles Valaorites, from Zakynthos to Venice carried at 10 lepta rate, endorsed 'Vapore Austriaco', the wrapper band tied by two 1871/72 5 l. green on greenish, each just touched, tied by dotted '111' numeral of Zakynthos (Zante) with despatch cds above (July 4). Readdressed on arrival in Venice to Battaglia (July 21, gregorian). A most appealing and rare usage, believed unique to this destination. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 172. Cert. Tseriotis (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF