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Lot# 864 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 864 Greece

    1926 (July): Sounio (Cape Sounion) Airmail stamps, the set of three values, the 3 l. green and 5 l. blue in rough cream and on white paper, and the 10 l. pale blue (only issued on cream paper), all in fresh and fine interpanneau blocks of four, full unmounted og. Seldom seen and scarce Hellas AI/AIII = € 390+.rnrnNote: This set was proposed by the Aeroespresso Italiana to be used on airmail to Italy and Turkey. The Greek Government did not approve of the design and the stamps were returned to the printers, D. Squarci & Sons in Rome.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF