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  • Lot# : 1447 Greece

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    1862 (July 31): Entire letter from Patras to Plymouth, UK sent unpaid via Athens and Triest, struck with Patras and Athens cds's in black with scarce "8" silvergroschen handstamp in blue applied in Triest (Van Der Linden fig. 3113, a year later than recorded). A further ½ silvergroschen was charged for Belgian transit and the letter was charged 1 s. 2 d. due on receipt (Aug 11) in manuscript with handstruck "10" (pence, equivalent to 8½ sgr.) also on front of a fine and scarce entire that opens well for display.
    Note: The Postal Convention with Prussia for rate reductions was signed on Oct 13, 1862 and came into effect on Jan 1, 1863. Letters to or from Greece/GB were reduced from 1s. 2½ d. during 1862 to 1 shilling, but with a penalty on unpaid letters of 2d. On incoming letters to GB, the postage claimed by Prussia was indicated in sterling, thereafter it was to be expressed in Silvergroschen.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF