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Lot# 7695 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 7695 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/I + Greece 41
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    International Postal Connections to Europe - Greece 1874 (June 8): Entire letter from Candia to Athens, franked with 1867 10 s. blue, tied by "CANDIA 8/6" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 542), "P.P." in black alongside. Reverse with Piraeus transit and Athens arrival cds's (May 30). Upon arrival, the cover was charge for inland postage with '20' lepta in red crayon and a Large Hermes Head definitive 20 lepta blue with good to large margins was applied and tied by '1' numeral of Athens. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF