Lot# 4277 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
-> Catalogue 267: BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD - The DUBOIS collection (part II)
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-> Ionian Islands
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Lot# : 4277 Ionian Islands
1846 (Aug 22): Prepaid entire letter from Cephalonia to Piraeus struck with superb strike of "♚ / PAID / AT / CEPHALONIA" in black with manuscript rate 'd5' alongside in red, well struck hooded CEFALONIA datestamp in black (Aug 22g) and oval framed 'By Sea' markings on front; reverse with Patras, Athens and Pireaus datestamps (Aug 14j) in blue or black. Charming and extremely rare so fine Gi = £ 1'800.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1216.rnrnStarting bid : 500.00 CHFHammer price : 950.00 CHF
