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    Greek Post Office in Constantinople 1851/1920: Collection on leaves with pre-stamp cover from Athens to Constantinople with Greek P.O. cds in blue, Large Hermes adhesives cancelled '95' dotted lozenge with 5 lep. (2), 10 l. (2), 40 l. (5) and 80 l.; covers with Large Hermes (5) incl. rare 1862 Athens cover at double rate to Syra with 10 l. and 80 l., 1868 cover with similar franking (signed Holcombe), 1872 cover to Athens with 5 l. and 40 l. tied by Constantinople cds's (signed Holcombe). Condition generally fine to very fine throughout.
    Provenance: Constantinople collection (Corinphila sale, December 2007), lot 7336.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF