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  • Lot# : 6247 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 14/II
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    1862: First Athens Printing fine impression 40 l. mauve on blue, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, on 1862 double rate entire letter from Patras to Athens tied by '9' numeral of Patras with matching cds (Aug. 16) alongside. Reverse with Athens arrival (Aug. 17) cds. Lightest horizontal fold just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing entire. Opinion Holcombe (1992) Hellas 14/II = € 1'000.rnProvenance: 84. Corinphila sale (Oct. 1992), lot 4509.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF