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Lot# 4312 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4312 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/Id
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 20 l. deep dull chalky blue, Coarse Impression, a fine unused example, position 90, with four even margins all round, of outstanding appearance and with small part original gum at the base of the stamp. Extremely rare and believed unique. Cert. D. Spanos (1966) Hellas 13/Ie = unpriced/Mi = € 5'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Benakis, Karamitsos (May 2011), sold at € 15'000.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF