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Lot# 905 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 905 Greece

    British Occupation of Crete 1899: 10 pa. brown, a fine marginal example from left of sheet tied to 1899 cover to Candia by straight line HERAKLION handstamp in black. Reverse with repeated strike of the Heraklion handstamp and 'Candia / Oesterreichische Post' cds (26/7) of arrival. Superb and very scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Maurice Friend (Nov 1982), lot 386A.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold