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Lot# 4298 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4298 Greece

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    1861/62: Provisional Athens Printing, 20 lepta deep blue on bluish paper with Quadrille background showing clearly, without Control Figures, a used example with four margins, cancelled by dotted '1' numeral of Athens. Vertical tear at top not greatly detracting from the visual appearance of this exceptionally rare stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1986) Gi 10A = unpriced/Hellas 8/Ib = € 10'800/Mi = € 13'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Akropolis', Corinphila sale 75 (March 1987), lot 2913.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF