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Lot# 610 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 610 Greece

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    Catalogue# : (Gi. 8a)
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    Second Balkan War, Greek Occupation of Cavalla 1913 (July 14): 50 l. on Bulgaria 10 st. black & red surcharged in blue, a used example on defective Lloyd Austriaco envelope to Salonika, tied by "EΛΛHN. ε TAXYΔPOMEION / KABAΛΛAΣ" cds showing julian and gregorian dates (3/13 July), with repeated strike at left. This cancellation was used on later covers but without the "ε". A scarce commercial 'in period' usage of this issue. Note: The issue was created by the Toccos Brothers who were stamp dealers, they were however, aided by Government officials and members of the Post Office. The issue was on sale for six days only. This stamp being from the first printing, surcharged in pairs, with the first "I" in "ΔIOIKΣIΣ" replaced by a "1" in one stamp of each pair.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF