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  • Lot# : 1327 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 1-2124
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    1845/2004: Beautifully arranged used collection in marvellous quality, itemised by both Michel and Kohl numbers, with a few stampless covers (3) incl. 1845 entire to London, complete Large Hermes with all shades and duplication including 1861 Paris prints 1 l. deep brown, 2 l. bistre (2, used in Megara and Naxos), 5 l. green used in Lamia, 10 l. orange on blued (2, used in Sparta and Syros), 20 l. blue (2), 40 l. mauve on blued (2), 80 l. carmine (3, incl. one used in Alexandria); 1st. Athens 5 l. (2, used in Githion and Naphlion), 10 l. and 20 l.; December 1861 fine printing complete set of values incl. 80 l. used in Alexandria; thereafter complete with duplication, a few covers with 1868 entire from Syros to Cyprus franked by 40 l., 1872 three colour franking to Trieste bearing 5 l., 10 l. and 40 l. used from Calamata, (263 Large Hermes items and 9 covers). The collection continues with the Belgian and Athens printings of the Small Hermes, incl. multiples and cancellation interest with covers, 1896 Olympic set of 12 fine used, 1900 surcharges on Hermes and Olympic issues complete, 1906 Olympic issue complete, from 1926 seemingly complete to with a smattering of relevant covers throughout. A splendid collection.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,900 CHF