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Lot# 539 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 539 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26+29+34/36
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    1869/71: Covers (2) both sent stampless from Manchester to Patras via Brindisi, the earlier 1869 cover franked on arrival by 10 l. orange on greenish and 80 l. carmine, both with four margins and tied by 'Patras' cds's (Oct 1); later 1871 cover again sent unpaid and taxed on arrival at 115 lepta with overlapping 5 l., 10 l., 20 l. and 80 l. all tied by Patras cds's (Aug 18) in black. A charming and scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF