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Lot# 1440 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1440 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22a+36a
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    Incoming from Romania 1871: Unpaid cover from Ismail in Southern Bessarabia to Corfu endorsed "Via Vienna", Ismail despatch cds (Kiriac fig. 401) in blue on front (Aug 23). On arrival in Hydra the cover was charged with '100' lepta in blue crayon and franked with Consecutive Athens printings 80 l. rose-carmine and 1871/72 printing 20 l. sky-blue, both with fresh colours, each touched on one side, tied by Kerkyra arrival (Aug 23j) cds. Reverse with Galati and Triest transit cds's. Cover with some toning, but an interesting item from a rare provenance Hellas 22a+35a.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF