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Lot# 6303 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6303 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 58
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    Outgoing to Austria 1883 (April 8): Prepaid cover from Nafpaktos to Triest, bearing a horizontal strip of three 1882 Change of Colour 20 l. dark carmine, with good to large margins and a dramatic shade, tied by "NAFPAKTOS 8 APRIL 83" cds's, an information strike alongside. Reverse with Patras transit. Horizontal fold well away from the multiple, an interesting and appealing double UPU rate cover, an exceptional way to pay the 60 lepta rate. Signed Calves Hellas 59/I.rnProvenance: 'Parthenon' collection, Ivy & Mader, Aug 1995; Athena collection, DF, May 2002, lot 30347.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF