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Lot# 761 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 761 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 40+41+42
    Greek Post Offices in Thesaly 1873 (Sept 12): Cover from Volos to Genova, Italy carried by Frassinet Co. ship at 110 lepta single rate franked by 1872/75 10 l. orange on greenish, 20 l. deep blue and two 40 l. dull mauve on blued extremely poorly separated prior to affixing, all superbly tied by 'Volos / (Turkey)' despatch cds's (Sept 12) in black. Reverse with Piraeus transit cds (Sept 13) and Genova arrival cds (Oct 4, gregorian). Despite the contemporary faults to the adhesives, a dramatic and rare cover Hellas 40+41+42.rnProvenance: Collection Michele Chauvet, Corinphila sale 214, June 2017, lot 5127.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF