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  • Lot# : 5161 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6+12
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    Mail from Greece to Russia 1862: Entire letter from Patras to Taganrog, Russia, franked by 1861 Paris printing 40 l. lilac on blued and 1862 10 l. orange on greenish tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras with despatch datestamp (Aug 14) at right, and red 'Paid to Destination' above. Mailed via Constantinople (50 lepta rate via French or Austrian ship), reverse with Athens cds of transit (Aug 16) and front with '33' (kopeks) due upon receipt. Imperfections but an attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF