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  • Lot# : 5101 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 15+19
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece via Ostend 1862: Entire letter sent unpaid from Manchester to Syros, Greece, endorsed 'via Trieste' struck with Manchester despatch cds (Dec 8), thence via Ostend to Trieste with '35' blue crayon kreuzer rate (and further '15/15/20' in ink) and thence to Syros, franked on arrival with 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish and two 1862 80 l. carmine on rose tied by dotted '67' numeral with 'Syros' datestamp (Dec 6, julian) on reverse along with Aachen transit in red. '170' (lepta) in red crayon below - rate of 150 lepta: 35 kreuzer for rate to and through Austria + 15 kr. Lloyd ship rate = 50 kr. = 150 lepta + 20 lepta internal charge. A scarce entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 142.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5102 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19+22
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece via Ostend 1863: Entire letter sent unpaid from London to Patras, Greece, endorsed 'via Ostende' struck with London despatch (Feb 23), thence via Ostend and Aachen to Trieste with '35' blue crayon kreuzer rate (and further '15/15/20' in ink) and thence to Patras, franked on arrival with 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish and two 80 l. carmine on rose, contemporary separation by scissor cut in margin, tied by 'Patras' datestamps (Feb 23, julian). Reverse with Aachen transit in red. '170' (lepta) in red crayon below - rate of 150 lepta: 35 kreuzer for rate to and through Austria + 15 kr. Lloyd ship rate = 50 kr. = 150 lepta + 20 lepta internal charge. A scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5103 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21+29
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece via Ostend 1868: Cover sent unpaid from Manchester to Patras, Greece, endorsed 'via Ostende & Trieste' struck with Manchester despatch cds (Sept 7), thence via Ostend and Aachen to Trieste with '35' blue kreuzer credit handstamp (Van der Linden fig. 3187) and thence to Patras. Franked on arrival with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish with fault, 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on blued with 1868 80 l. bright carmine, tied by 'Patras' datestamps (Sept 4, julian). Reverse with Aachen transit in blue, Triest oval and Kerkyra transit datestamps. '145' (lepta) in red crayon on front - rate of 145 lepta under Greek / Austrian Convention of 1867. Faults but an attractive and scarce four colour cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 144.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5104 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21+29
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    Mail from Great Britain to Greece via Ostend 1868: Entire letter sent unpaid from Manchester to Patras, Greece, endorsed 'via Ostende & Trieste' struck with Manchester duplex (Dec 26), thence via Ostend and Aachen with '25' kreuzer credit handstamp in black applied (Van der Linden fig. 3175)  thence to Patras, franked on arrival with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish with fault, 20 l. blue with some plate wear, 40 l. mauve on blued and 1868 80 l. bright carmine, tied by 'Patras' datestamps (Dec 24, julian). Reverse with Aachen transit in black, Kerkyra transit datestamp and arrival cds. '145' (lepta) in blue crayon on front - rate of 145 lepta under Greek / Austrian Convention of 1867. Faults but an attractive and scarce four colour cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 144.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5105 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20+22
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    Mail from Great Britain via Italy 1868: Cover sent unpaid from Manchester to Patras, Greece endorsed 'via Brindisi' carried at double rate with obscured Manchester despatch cds (Jan 27) and thence via the Mont Cenis pass to Brindisi (Jan 31) with cds on reverse and manuscript '40' centesemi credit noted on front in manuscript, franked on arrival with 1862/67 20 l. blue, file fold, and contemporarily partially separated 80 l. carmine horizontal pair tied by 'Patras' cds's (Jan 25, julian). Red manuscript crayon '180' (lepta) on front: 2 x 90 lepta for double rate. Reverse with Brindisi, Kerkyra and Patras cds's. Cover refolded to protect adhesives but a scarce usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 145.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5106 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20+22
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    Mail from Great Britain via Italy 1868: Entire letter sent unpaid from London to Patras, Greece endorsed 'via Brindisi & Corfu' carried at double rate with London despatch (Sept 1) and thence via the Mont Cenis Railway to Turin and manuscript '40' centesemi credit noted on front in manuscript, franked on arrival with 1862/67 20 l. blue and 80 l.carmine (2) tied by 'Patras' cds's (Aug 23, julian). Blue manuscript crayon '180' (lepta) on front: 2 x 90 lepta for double rate. Reverse with Turin TPO cds, Brindisi cds, Kerkyra and Patras cds's. Adhesives with imperfections but a scarce usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 145.rnrnNote: The Mont Cenis Railway Tunnel opened in June 1868.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5107 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26+29
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    Mail from Great Britain via Italy 1869: Cover sent unpaid from Manchester to Patras, Greece endorsed 'via Brindisi' carried at single rate with Manchester despatch duplex (Oct 5) and thence via the Mont Cenis Railway to Brindisi with manuscript '20' centesemi credit noted on front in manuscript, franked on arrival with 1868 10 l. orange, rubbed at base, and 80 l.carmine tied by 'Patras' cds's (Oct 1, julian). Blue and red manuscript crayon '90' (lepta) on front for single rate. Reverse with Brindisi cds, Kerkyra and Patras cds's. Adhesives touched by file folds but scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5108 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 29+34/36
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    Mail from Great Britain via Italy 1871: Cover sent unpaid from Manchester to Patras, Greece endorsed 'via Brindisi' carried at single rate with partially obscured Manchester despatch (Aug 21) and thence (avoiding France due to Franco-Prussian War and it's aftermath) via Germany and the Tyrol to Brindisi, franked on arrival with 1868/72 5 l. green on greenish, touched at left, fine 10 l. orange, 20 l. deep blue and 80 l.carmine all tied by 'Patras' cds's (Aug 18, julian). Blue manuscript crayon '115' (lepta) on front for under 15 grams rate. Reverse with Kerkyra and Patras cds's. An attractive four colour franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 146.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5109 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 29+34+36
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    Mail from Great Britain via Italy 1871: Cover sent unpaid from Manchester to Patras, Greece endorsed 'via Brindisi' carried at single rate with Manchester despatch cds (Oct 10) and thence (avoiding France due to Franco-Prussian War and it's aftermath) via Germany and the Tyrol to Brindisi, franked on arrival with 1868/72 5 l. green on greenish in a partially separated strip of three, 20 l. blue and 80 l.carmine all tied by 'Patras' cds's (Oct 6, julian). Blue manuscript crayon '115' (lepta) on front for under 15 grams rate. Reverse with Kerkyra and Patras cds's. Minor faults but an attractive franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 146.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5110 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3+6+13
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    Mail from Great Britain 1862: Entire letter from London to Patras, short paid by 2½ d., franked on despatch with Great Britain 1 d. red star (2, small faults), 1862 4 d. vermilion and 1856 6 d. lilac all tied by London '12' obliterators with London datestamp (Nov 24) on reverse. Two line INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black at left and carried via Aachen (Nov 26) with 'Aus England' transit in red, via Triest (Nov 29) to Patras (Nov 22, julian). Short payment noted with '8' at left in manuscript = 3 silvergroschen + 15 kreuzers for Lloyd ship rate from Triest. Taxed on arrival with 1861 Paris printing 5 l. green on greenish, 40 l. lilac on blued and First Athens printing 20 l. deep blue on bluish all tied by dotted '9' numerals at 65 lepta (45 lepta = 15 kr. short paid plus 20 lepta for internal postage). A few minor faults but a wonderful fresh cover of great appeal, with just two covers known with this combination. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 143.rnProvenance: R. Lowe Postal History sale (9/1972); Dr. Maurice Friend, Robson Lowe Zürich (May 1982), lot 1382.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5111 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22+26
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    Mail from Great Britain 1868: Entire letter from London to Patras, Greece endorsed 'via Italy', prepaid with single 1858 1 d. red (applied as 'Late Fee') tied by obliterator with London despatch datestamp below (March 31). Mailed as endorsed with reverse showing Brindisi transit cds (April 4) and manuscript '90' (lepta) applied in blue crayon. Correctly treated as an unpaid entire and franked with 1862/67 80 l. carmine and 1868 10 l. orange on blued tied by neat 'Patras' cds's (March 27, julian). Reverse with Kerkyra transit cds and Patras arrival. A fresh and most attractive entire. Cert. Brun (2015).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5112 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 39+42
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    Mail from Great Britain 1873: Cover from London to Athens endorsed 'by French Packet', underpaid with 1873 3 d. rose plate 10 (two examples) tied by London duplexes (April 16) and struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID in black. Manuscript '45' (lepta) in blue crayon and taxed with 1872/75 5 l. green and 40 l. deep mauve on blued tied by dotted '1' numeral with Athens cds (April 12, julian) on reverse. The 45 lepta charge raised was calculated thus: 115 lepta for an unpaid single letter, less 6 d. = 70 lepta, leaving 45 lepta to pay upon receipt. Small imperfections but a charming and rare cover. Signed A. Diena. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 205.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5113 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19+20+22
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    Mail to Greek Post Offices in the Levant via Austrian Lloyd 1863: Entire letter from Syros to Alexandria, Egypt sent unpaid with 'Syros' despatch cds (Jan 16) and marked '190' in red crayon for amount due on receipt (quadruple rate), franked by 1862/67 10 l. orange, fine 20 l. blue and two 80 l. carmine all tied by 'Alexandria / (Turkiya)' cds's (Jan 22) in black. The 10 l. and one 80 l. with touched margins but a charming and scarce three colour franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 158.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5114 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22
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    Mail to Greek Post Offices in the Levant via Austrian Lloyd 1864: Entire letter from Syros to Alexandria, Egypt sent unpaid with 'Syros' despatch cds (May 6) and marked '80' in red crayon for amount due on receipt, franked by superb 1862/67 80 l. carmine in a deep rich shade tied by 'Alexandria / (Turkiya)' cds (May 11) in black. Note the manuscript '14' at base of front panel for the weight in grams: thus the doubled charge. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 156.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5115 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail to Greek Offices in the Levant 1865: Entire letter from Corfu to the Greek Post Office in Ioannina / Janina, Epirus endorsed 'via Prevesa' franked at 65 lepta rate for 15 grams, by 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. deep mauve on blued all tied by dotted '106' numeral of Kerkyra with despatch cds below (Sept 24) and black Greek PD. A fresh and very fine entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 152.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5116 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 42
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    Mail to Greek Offices in the Levant 1874: Entire letter from Syros to Alexandria, Egypt at 80 lepta double rate by Austrian ship, franked by two 1872/75 40 l. dull mauve on blued paper, margins all round, tied by 'Syra' datestamp (May 3) with framed PD in red below. Reverse with 'Alexandria / 97' datestamp (May 6) of arrival. A fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5117 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20+22
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    Mail from Greek Post Offices in the Levant via Austrian Lloyd 1863: Entire letter from Alexandria, Egypt to Athens endorsed 'Col Vapore Austriaco' at top, sent unpaid and struck with 'Alexandria / (Turkiya)' despatch cds in black (April 30). Manuscript '140' (lepta) charge in red crayon for triple rate and franked on arrival with 1862/67 20 l. bright blue (3) and single 80 l. carmine, all fine and very fresh shades, neatly tied by Athens datestamps (May 6) in black. Couple of tiny imperfections to front panel but rare and most attractive entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 156.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5118 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19+20+22
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    Mail from Greek Post Offices in the Levant via Austrian Lloyd 1863: Entire letter from Alexandria, Egypt to Athens, sent unpaid and struck with 'Alexandria / (Turkiya)' despatch cds in black (Nov 15). Manuscript '190' (lepta) charge in red crayon for quadruple rate and franked on arrival with 1862/67 10 l. orange on bluish, 20 l. bright blue, 80 l. carmine (2), all fine and very fresh shades, neatly tied by Athens datestamp (Nov 22) in black, light horizontal file fold, otherwise a superb, rare and most attractive entire. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5119 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 11+19+20+21
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    Mail from Greek Post Offices in the Levant via Austrian Lloyd 1863: Entire letter from Constantinople to Syros sent unpaid with Greek P. O. 'Constantinople / (Turkiya)' despatch cds (Feb 23) in black, franked on arrival with First Athens 1862 5 l. green on greenish and 1862/67 10 l. orange on bluish, 20 l. blue, 40 l. mauve on blue all tied by 'Syros' datestamps (Feb 25) and paying the 115 lepta rate (2½ times the single French ship rate = 75 lepta and double the Greek internal rate = 40 lepta). The entire with file folds and acid ink but a rare and appealing four colour franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 153. Cert. Tseriotis (2010).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5120 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3+20
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    Mail from Greek Post Offices in the Levant 1864: Cover sent unpaid from Constantinople to Calamata with Greek P. O. 'Constantinople / (Turkiya)' despatch cds (Jan 17) in black, franked on arrival with fine 1861 Paris printing 5 l. green on greenish and three 1862/67 20 l. bright blue all tied by Athens datestamps (Jan 28) in black with corresponding '65' (lepta) in red manuscript alongside (rate for under 10 grams including 20 lepta internal postage). File fold affects one 20 l. at left but a very scarce and most attractive franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 153.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5121 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail from Greek Post Offices in the Levant 1867: Cover sent unpaid from Constantinople to Athens with Greek P. O. 'Constantinople / (Turkiya)' despatch cds (Jan 22) in black, franked on arrival with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue on greenish tinted paper and 40 l. dull mauve on greyish all tied by Athens cds's (March 29) with corresponding '65' in red crayon manuscript at left (rate for under 10 grams including 20 lepta internal postage). Reverse of envelope with both Piraeus and Athens datestamps. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5122 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+19+20+21+22
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    Mail from Greek Offices in the Levant 1868: Extraordinary cover at seven times the 45 lepta rate by French ship, franked at 315 lepta and mailed from Constantinople to Athens bearing 1862/67 5 l. green, 10 l. bright orange on blued, 20 l. blue, 40 l. dull mauve on grey-blue and three 80 l. carmine all tied by dotted '95' numeral handstamps with 'Constantinople' cds of despatch (Feb 28) above and oval Greek PD alongside. Reverse with Piraeus transit cds (March 1). Refolded to improve appearance but a splendid and very rare five colour franking, the sole known usage of a seven times rate cover from Constantinople's Greek Post Office. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 154. Signed Proschold. Cert. Tseriotis (2011).
    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5123 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 24+28+30
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    Mail from Greek Offices in the Levant 1870: Entire letter from Constantinople to Athens by French ship, carried at 45 lepta rate (for under 10 grams) and franked with 1870/71 1 l. chestnut brown from cleaned plate, 2 l. dull brown horizontal pair and overlapped 40 l. dull mauve on blued all tied by dotted '95' numeral with 'Constantinople' despatch cds at right (Dec 31). Reverse with Athens arrival cds (Jan 2, 1871). A fine and rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 155. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5124 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 28
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    Mail from Greek Offices in the Levant 1870: Entire letter from Constantinople to Athens by French ship, carried at single rate of 40 lepta (for under 15 grams) franked by 1862/67 40 l. mauve on blued paper, large margins all round but touched by file fold, tied by dotted '95' numeral of Constantinople with fine strike of despatch cds (Oct 10) at right. Reverse with Piraeus and Athens arrival (Oct 12) cds. A fresh and fine entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 155.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5125 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+21
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    Mail from Greek Post Offices in the Levant via French Paquebot 1870: Cover from Galatz, Romania (cachet under adhesives), carried privately to Constantinople to Corfu sent unpaid with Greek P. O. 'Constantinople / (Turkiya)' despatch cds (Sept 1) in black, carried on the Paquebot 'Nil' and franked on arrival  with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish and 40 l. rosy mauve on blued tied by 'Kerkyra' cds (Sept 7) with corresponding '45' in red manuscript at base of cover (Greek / French Convention of 1866 for a letter under 10 grams). A fresh and fine cover. Signed Calves, Lascarides.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5126 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+21
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    Mail from Greek Post Offices in the Levant 1866: Cover, one side flap missing, sent unpaid from Smyrna to Athens with Greek P.O. 'Smyrna / (Turkiya)' cds of despatch (Nov 19) and manuscript '50' (lepta) red crayon rate alongside. Franked on arrival with 1862/67 5 l. bright green on greenish paper (2) and single 40 l. mauve on greyish tied by Athens datestamps (Nov 21) in black. Reverse with Piraeus transit cds. The 5 lepta adhesives with imperfections but a very scarce cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 160.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5127 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 40+41+42
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    Mail from Greek Offices in the Levant 1873: Cover from Volos to Genova, Italy carried by Frassinet Co. ship at 110 lepta single rate franked by 1872/75 10 l. orange on greenish, 20 l. deep blue and two 40 l. dull mauve on blued extremely poorly separated prior to affixing, all superbly tied by 'Volos / (Turkey)' despatch cds's (Sept 12) in black. Reverse with Piraeus transit cds (Sept 13) and Genova arrival cds (Oct 4, gregorian). Despite the contemporary faults to the adhesives, a dramatic and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 5128 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 41+42
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    Mail from Greek Offices in the Levant 1875: Registered cover from Volos to Great Britain endorsed 'via Corfu & Brindisi' carried at 220 lepta rate franked by 1872/75 20 l. deep blue and five 40 l. bistre on blued transparent paper, faults and applied over the edge of the envelope, all well tied by 'Volos / (Turkey)' despatch cds's (Jan 30) in black. Greek 'Registered' cachet in black and reverse with Piraeus transit cds and Bodmin arrival datestamps (Feb 20, gregorian). Despite the contemporary faults to the adhesives, a rare cover to an unusual destination, especially so for registered mail.rnrnNote: The rate of 220 lepta is made up of 40 lepta Volos - Greece, 110 lepta rate to GB + 70 lepta for registration.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5129 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26+28
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    Mail from India to Greece 1868: Cover from Chinsurah, Bengal to Corfu, Greece endorsed at top 'via Bombay and Alexandria, by Austrian Steamer', franked by India 1866 4 a. green in a horizontal pair, tied by 'B/85' octagonal handstamps in black with Chinsurah datestamp on reverse in red, 'Travelling Post / Bengal / No. 1' cds and Bombay transit cds (Feb 24). Manuscript notation '50' (lepta) due in red (30 lepta ship rate plus 20 lepta internal charge) and franked by 1868 10 l. orange on greenish and 40 l. dull rosy mauve on greyish tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (March 11, julian) in black. The addressee's name excised but an unbelievably rare cover - just two are recorded with Indian stamps in combination with Large Hermes. A rarity. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 208. Signed Tseriotis.
    Starting bid : 12,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5130 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail to the Ionian Islands 1863: Entire letter from Patras to Zante, Ionian Islands franked by 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. bright lilac on blued all tied by dotted '9' numeral in black with 'Patras' cds alongside (April 16). Framed Greek PD in black and reverse with 'Corfu' arrival in blue (April 30, gregorian), where charged '1d.' (penny) due in pencil. Scarce and attractive cover just prior to the Ionian Islands becoming part of Greece (May 21, 1864).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5131 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3+11+14
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    Mail to the Ionian Islands 1863: Second page of entire letter from Calamata to Zante, Ionian Islands franked by 1861 Paris printing 5 l. green on greenish and 1862 20 l. blue and 40 l. deep lilac on blued all tied by dotted '31' numeral in black with 'Calamata' cds at right (March 20). Framed Greek PD in black and large circular 'Zakynthos' arrival in blue on front, where charged '1d.' (penny) due in red manuscript. Scarce and attractive cover.rnrnNote: The Ionian Islands were finally ceded to Greece on May 21, 1864.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5132 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20+21
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    Mail to Italy 1862: Cover from Athens to Genova at 140 lepta rate, franked by 1862 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve on blued in a horizontal strip of three, all tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens with despatch cds (May 18) at right. The cover was carried by French ship with three line PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI in red on front and reverse with Genova arrival cds (June 5, gregorian). The adhesives with margins touched but an attractive and scarce overpaid usage - the rate had actually been lowered to 112 lepta in March 1862. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 167.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5133 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22
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    Mail to Italy 1867: Cover from Argostolian to Venice franked by superb 1862/67 80 l. carmine, large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, tied by dotted '110' numeral with 'Argostolian' despatch cds alongside (March 22) and framed PIROSCAFI / POSTAL / AUSTRIACI in black. Reverse with Kerkyra transit cds, Brindisi transit cds (April 5, gregorian) and arrival. A most attractive and scarce usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 169.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5134 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail to Italy 1870: Entire letter from Corfu to Venice, Italy franked at 65 lepta rate (introduced in Jan 1865) by 1862/67 marginal 5 l. green on greenish, marginal 20 l. pale blue showing plate wear and 40 l. mauve on blue, all with touched to large margins all round, all tied by dotted '106' numeral of Kerkyra with despatch cds's (Nov 3) and red PD alongside. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and Venice arrival (Nov 18, gregorian). Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 170.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5135 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+31
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    Mail to Italy 1870: Cover from Corfu to Gallipoli, Italy franked at 65 lepta rate (introduced in Jan 1865) by 1862/67 fine 5 l. green on greenish and cleaned plate 20 l. pale blue (3 examples) all tied by dotted '106' numeral with Kerkyra despatch cds (Nov 10) alongside and framed PD in red. Reverse with Gallipoli arrival cds (Nov 23, gregorian). The 20 lepta values with touched margins but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5136 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 34
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    Mail to Italy 1872: Complete example of the Newspaper 'The Municipal' mailed to the Greek poet, Aristoteles Valaorites, from Zakynthos to Venice carried at 10 lepta rate, endorsed 'Vapore Austriaco', the wrapper band tied by two 1871/72 5 l. green on greenish, each just touched, tied by dotted '111' numeral of Zakynthos (Zante) with despatch cds above (July 4). Readdressed on arrival in Venice to Battaglia (July 21, gregorian). A most appealing and rare usage, believed unique to this destination. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 172. Cert. Tseriotis (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5137 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 39+41+42
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    Mail to Italy 1875: Cover from Syros to Genova, Italy endorsed 'via Brindisi' franked at 65 lepta rate (introduced in Jan 1865) by 1872/75 fine 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. deep blue and 40 l. bistre on blue transparent paper all tied by 'Syra' despatch cds's (March 16)  with red PD alongside. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and Genova arrival (April 2, gregorian). The stamps all with margins all round and very fine. Signed A. Diena, Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5138 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Mail from Italian States to Greece 1861: Cover from Rome to Athens endorsed 'via di mare Levante', franked by 1852 5 b. black on rose and 8 b. black on white in a vertical pair tied by grill handstamps in black with 'Roma' cds at right (Oct 12). Thence via French Paquebots 'Hermus' to Messina and trans-shipped to the 'Amérique' for the journey to Piraeus. Taxed on arrival in Athens with manuscript '20' (lepta) in red crayon and franked by 1861 Paris printing 20 l. blue on bluish, four margins - used in the first weeks of issue, tied by dotted '1' numeral. Reverse with Athens arrival cds (Oct 8, julian). A splendid and extremely rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 213.rnrnNote: A particularly extraordinary usage of the Paris printing - when the letter was sent, the first issue of Greek stamps had yet to be issued.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5139 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 12
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    Mail from Italian States to Greece 1862: Entire letter from Rome to Santorini (Thera), Greece with handstamped 'Propaganda Fide' in red on the outside of an ecclesiastical letter, franked at the special reduced rate with 1852 3 b. black on pale brown tied by grill handstamp in black, with Rome despatch cds (Dec 20) at right. Carried by the French Paquebot 'Cephise' to Messina and trans-shipped there to the 'Neva'. Reverse with Syros cds (Dec 13, julian) and 'Thera' cds (Dec 24, julian) of receipt. Charged with 1861/62 10 l. orange on greenish (2) each tied by dotted '77' numeral handstamps in black. An exceptional and extremely rare entire, one of just two recorded thus. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 62. Signed Tseriotis.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5140 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13
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    Mail from Italian States to Greece 1862: Cover from Naples to Piraeus, Greece endorsed 'per Vapeur Francaise' at top, franked by Neapolitan Provinces 1861 2 gr. blue in a horizontal pair and a single 20 gr. yellow tied by 'Napoli Al Porto' datestamps (Jan 6) in black with framed P.P. in red below. Mailed as endorsed and reverse with Piraeus arrival cds (Dec 28, julian) and manuscript '20' in red crayon. Charged with touched 1861/62 20 l. prussian blue on cream tied by dotted '9' numeral handstamp for internal delivery. A remarkable and most unusual cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 166. Cert. Tseriotis (2005).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5141 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    Mail from Italian States to Greece 1865: Cover from Rome to Athens, Greece endorsed 'via di mare' franked by 1852 7 b. black on blue (3 examples) all tied by grill handstamp in black, with Rome despatch cds (Jan 14) at right. Carried by the French Paquebot ''Quirinal' to Messina and trans-shipped there to the 'Sinai'. Charged with 1862/67 20 l. blue tied by Athens datestamp (Jan 15, julian) in black. An exceptionally attractive and rare entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 62.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5142 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 25+28
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    Mail from Italian States to Greece 1868: Cover from Rome to Corfu franked by 1868 perforated 20 c. black on brownish red (rosso bruno scuro, Sassone 27d) tied by grill handstamp in black, with Rome despatch cds (July 21) at right. Mailed via Brindisi with cds on reverse (July 23). Manuscript '45' (lepta) in blue crayon and charged with 1868 5 l. green on greenish and 40 l. rosy mauve on blued tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamp (July 13, julian) in black. An exceptional cover and most attractive and rare. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 214. Signed L. Miro. Cert. E. Diena (1989), P. Vaccari (2014).rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5143 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 2+7+20+21
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    Mail from Italy via French Paquebot 1862: Cover sent unpaid from Castellamare, Naples to Spetsis Island, Attica, Greece at double rate ('2' under adhesives at left), with 'Napoli Post' despatch cds's on front and reverse (Oct 27 and 29, Nov 3), presumably awaiting the Paquebot, franked on arrival with mixed issue 1861 Paris printing 2 l. olive-yellow (2) and pair of 80 l. carmine on rose in combination with 1862 early Athens printing 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve on blued, all tied by dotted '66' numeral of Spetsis on arrival. '224' (lepta) in red manuscript for double the 112 lepta rate under the Greek / Italian Convention of 1861. Reverse with Piraeus cds (Oct 25, julian) and Athens cds (Oct 26). The cover was carried by the Paquebot 'Nausilippe' and transferred to the 'Cygnus' at Messina for the journey to Piraeus. The adhesives generally very fine for this rare franking with just the second 80 l. touched on the outer frame line. A splendid and rare cover.  Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 168. Cert. Tseriotis (2010).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5144 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17+19+20+22
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    Mail from Italy via French Paquebot 1863: Cover sent unpaid from Messina, Sicily to Syros, Greece struck with 'Messina' cds (July 14) in black, carried by the French Paquebot 'Neva', franked on arrival with 1862/67 2 l. fawn, 10 l. orange on blued, 20 l. blue and 80 l. carmine all tied by 'Syros' datestamps (July 4, julian) and cover marked in manuscript with corresponding '112' (lepta) denoting single rate under the 1861 Greek / Italian Convention. Closed tear on face panel not greatly reducing the charm of a scarce entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 167. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5145 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail from Italy via Italian Paquebot 1866: Entire letter sent unpaid from Livorno to Corfu endorsed 'via di Ancona', struck on despatch with 'Livorno' cds (May 22), with framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black somewhat obscured by Greece 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. dull mauve on greyish paper, all tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (May 14, julian) on receipt with corresponding '65' (lepta) in red crayon above - single rate under the Greek / Italian Convention of 1864. Reverse with Brindisi cds and Kerkyra cds. A few minor imperfections but a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5146 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17+27
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    Mail from Italy to Greece 1869: Cover at double rate from Catania (Sicily) to a Mr. Colla in Patras, franked by Italy 1867 20 c. blue in a horizontal strip of three, one stamp rounded corner, tied by dotted '8' numerals in black, underpaid 20 c. and struck with framed AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE in black. Charged on arrival with manuscript '22' (lepta) due to pay and franked by 1868 20 l. pale blue and 1862/67 2 l. brown tied by 'Patras' cds's (Sept 13, julian) in black. Rate breakdown: Unfranked letter 90 lepta, less 68 lepta (the 60 centesemi franking) = 22 lepta to pay. Reverse with Italian 'Don't forget the stamps' in manuscript alongside Messina cds, Athens and Patras cds's. A remarkable and extremely rare franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 205. Cert. Tseriotis (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5147 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 39+41+42
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    Mail from Italian P.O. in Tunis to Greece via Italian Paquebot 1873: Cover, one side flap missing, sent unpaid from Tunis to Corfu struck on despatch with 'Tunisi / Poste Italiane' datestamp in black (July 30) and italic 'coi Postali Italiani' alongside. Franked on arrival with 1872/75 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. deep blue and 40 l. dull mauve on blued all tied by dotted '106' numeral with, on reverse, Cagliari and Brindisi transit cds's and Kerkyra arrival (July 23, julian), where disinfected with slits against Cholera. Hinged on disinfection slit on front panel but a scarce franking, especially so on a letter from Tunis, carried at single rate under the Greek / Italian Convention of 1864. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 200. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5148 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19+22
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    Mail from Greece to Malta 1862: Entire letter from Syros to Malta carried by French Paquebot, franked on despatch with 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish and 80 l. carmine tied by dotted '67' numeral with 'Syros' datestamp at right (Dec 21). Reverse with Malta cds of receipt (Jan 7, 1863, gregorian) and front panel with manuscript '1d.' local delivery charge. A fine entire, mail to Malta franked with the first issues is surprisingly uncommon.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5149 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13
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    Mail from Malta to Greece 1862: Cover from Malta to Athens, Greece endorsed 'voie de Messina' at left, franked by Great Britain 1 d. red star and 1858 2½ d. blue pl. 9 tied by Malta / A25 duplex (march 8) in black with oval 'P' in red below. Piraeus cds on reverse and franked for internal postage with First Athens 20 l. deep blue on bluish tied by dotted '1' numeral in Athens. A fine and scarce cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 174.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5150 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 25+28+31
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    Mail from Malta via Italy to Greece 1871: Entire letter from Malta to Corfu, sent unpaid with 'Malta' cds (May 9) of despatch and '12½' (centesemi) charge marking in black (½ c. credit to Malta), with reverse showing 'Catania' cds (May 10), 'Brindisi' cds and 'Gallipoli' transit cds, franked on arrival with 1868/71 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. rosy mauve on blued all tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (May 3, julian) in black paying the 65 lepta rate applicable under the Greek / Italian Convention of 1864. File fold fault away from adhesives, a very scarce and attractive entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 175.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5151 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 28
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    Mail from Greece to Romania 1872: Cover from Athens addressed to 'Le Prince Const. G. Soutzo' in Bucharest, franked on despatch with 1868 40 l. deep mauve on blued paper neatly tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens with despatch cds at right (Nov 3) and struck with framed P.P. in red. Reverse with 'Lloyd Agenzie / Constantinople' transit datestamp (Nov 18, gregorian), Austrian P.O. datestamp of Constaninople (same day) and 'Bucuresci' arrival cds (Nov 24) where charged, on front panel, with framed 20 BANI and 25 BANI Postage Due handstamps (for 45 bani total) to collect in black. A rare and most appealing cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 183.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5152 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26+29
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    Mail from Romania via Austria to Greece 1871: Cover from Galatz to Corfu, sent unpaid with 'Galati' datestamp of despatch in black (Feb 18), thence via Vienna (Feb 24) with cds on reverse, to Trieste and thence by Lloyd ship to Corfu. Franked on arrival with 1868/71 10 l. orange on greenish and 80 l. dull rose tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (Feb 15, julian) in black. Charged at single rate of 90 lepta under Austrian / Greek Convention of 1867 for a letter under 15 grams. A fine and very rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 182. Signed Calves, Holcombe.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Akropolis', Corinphila sale 75 (March 1987), lot 3482.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5153 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 29+31
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    Mail from Romania via Austria to Greece 1874: Large part entire letter, one side flap missing, sent unpaid from Ismail to Corfu endorsed 'Da Vienna', struck on despatch with two strikes of 'Jsmail' thimble datestamp in blue (July 23). Reverse with 'Galatzi' transit cds (July 24) in black and franked on arrival by 1870 20 l. blue and 1868/70 80 l. carmine tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (July 23, julian) in black with corresponding manuscript '100' rate in crayon below. An unusual cover, see the rate table in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 181 and the illustration of this cover on page 182 for further information. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5154 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    Part paid Mail from Romania to Greece 1869: Mourning envelope from Ismail to Syros, Greece, franked on despatch by 1869 15 b. red overlapping 25 b. blue & yellow (Mi 23+24) tied by ISMAIL datestamp (May 24) in blue with straight line JSMAIL handstamp and framed PD in same ink alongside. Prepaid as far as Constantinople at 40 bani rate, the cover was taxed (for the Greek internal rate only) on arrival with three margined 1862/67 20 l. blue tied by Syros cds (May 20, julian). Reverse with Austrian P. O. 'Constantinopel' transit cds (May 31) and front showing correct  P.P. applied by Austrian P.O. Reverse with Syros cds. A rare and spectacular cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 212. Cert. Tseriotis.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5155 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 39+42
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    Part paid Mail from Romania to Greece 1872: Cover from Botosani to Athens, endorsed 'via Constantinople' at top, franked by 1869 50 b. indigo & red (Mi. 25b) cancelled by neat BOTOSANI cds (June 28) and framed PD in blue. Reverse with 'Itzkhany' transit cds (June 29) and thence through Austria rather than as endorsed, with Triest transit on reverse (July 1) and marked there with AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE in black and 'Insuff. 17' (kreuzer amount, equivalent to 45 lepta) in blue manuscript and Greek '45' (lepta) in red crayon. Taxed on arrival in Athens with 1872/75 5 l. green and 40 l. deep mauve on blued paper tied by Athens cds's (June 28, julian). Flap torn but a remarkable and rare cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 184.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5156 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5+6+7
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    Mail from Greece to Russia 1862: Entire letter from Patras to Taganrog, Russia franked by 1861 Paris printing 20 l. blue, 40 l. lilac on blue and 80 l. carmine on rose all tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras with despatch datestamp (Jan 23) at right, fully prepaid to the Russian border with red 'Paid to Destination' and italic FRANCO in black. Mailed via Austria with reverse showing '15/15/10' kreuzer rates (15 kr. ship rate to Trieste, 15 kr. Austrian inland fee and 10 kr. rate from Brody to the border) alongside Athens transit cds (Jan 25) and 'Brody' transit datestamp (Feb 17, gregorian) in black and small manuscript '30' on front for kopeks due on receipt. A rare and attractive entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 187.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5157 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20+21+22
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    Mail to Russia via Austria 1863: Entire letter from Patras to Taganrog, Russia at 140 lepta rate (including 20 lepta internal) franked by 1862/67 20 l. blue, 40 l. mauve on blued and 80 l. carmine all tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras with despatch cds (Feb 14) at right. Manuscript '15/10/15' in red crayon on reverse (15 kr. ship rate, 15 kr. Austrian transit, 10 kr. to Russian border = 40 kr. = 120 lepta) together with Athens cds (Feb 16) and Vienna cds (March 7, gregorian). Annotated again in manuscript on obverse at top right with '30' (kopeks) due from recipient. File fold and adhesives touched but a scarce cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 191.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5158 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 29+36
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    Mail to Russia via Austria 1873: Entire letter from Argostolian to Taganrog, Russia endorsed 'via Vienna' franked at 100 lepta (double the 50 lepta 1867 Convention rate) with 1868/71 80 l. carmine and 1871 20 l. blue tied by 'Argostolian' datestamps (May 28). Reverse with Kerkyra transit, Triest oval datestamp, thence via Vienna with Russian 'Postal Wagon 47-48' cds and Taganrog arrival on front. Opens well for Exhibit display, a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5159 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 29+39
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    Mail to Russia via Austria 1875: Cover from Cefalonia to Taganrog endorsed 'via Vienna', franked at 85 lepta rate (applicable from Jan 1, 1875 until June 30, 1875 only, then reduced under UPU), franked by 1872 5 l. green on greenish overlapped by 1867/69 80 l. carmine on cream tied by 'Argostolian' cds of despatch (May 21) and by large PD in red. Reverse (opens well for display) with Kerkyra transit cds, oval Triest transit (June 7, gregorian) and Russian 'Postal Wagon 47-48' datestamp in black with 'Taganrog' arrival cds on front. The adhesives with touched to large margins but rare - this rate in use for just six months. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 192.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5160 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 7+11+12+13
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    Mail from Greece to Russia 1862: Entire letter from Piraeus to Taganrog, Russia, some acid ink in address, franked by 1861 Paris printing 80 l. carmine on rose and 1862 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. orange on greenish and 20 l. blue, all tied by dotted '2' numeral of Piraeus with despatch datestamp (Feb 8) at right, fully prepaid at double rate (note '2' on front) to the Russian border with black 'Paid to Destination'. Mailed via Constantinople at 115 lepta rate (2½ single rate of 75 lepta plus double internal rate of 40 lepta). Manuscript '30' on front for kopeks due on receipt. A scarce and attractive entire. Signed Calves. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 186.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5161 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6+12
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    Mail from Greece to Russia 1862: Entire letter from Patras to Taganrog, Russia, franked by 1861 Paris printing 40 l. lilac on blued and 1862 10 l. orange on greenish tied by dotted '9' numeral of Patras with despatch datestamp (Aug 14) at right, and red 'Paid to Destination' above. Mailed via Constantinople (50 lepta rate via French or Austrian ship), reverse with Athens cds of transit (Aug 16) and front with '33' (kopeks) due upon receipt. Imperfections but an attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5162 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 14+19
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1862: Entire letter from Odessa to Athens prepaid to Constantinople via RoPIT ship with italic 'Franco' handstamp in black with Odessa diamond datestamp in black at right. Taxed on arrival in Athens with manuscript '50' (lepta) for ship rate of 30 lepta and internal postage of 20 lepta by fine 1861/62 10 l. green on greenish and 40 l. mauve on blued tied by dotted '1' numeral with 'Athens' cds (April 13) on reverse. A delightful entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 189. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5163 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1865: Cover from Taganrog to Piraeus endorsed at top 'via Odessa', franked by Russia 1858 30 kopek carmine & green, perf. 12½ (Mi. 7) tied by 'Taganrog' cds (Dec 26) in black with circular FRANCO denoting pre-payment to Constantinople. Marked at '65' (lepta) to pay in manuscript, 45 lepta for a letter between 7½ and 10 grams plus 20 lepta internal postal charge, and franked by 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve on blued tied by 'Piraeus' cds's (Jan 6, 1866) in black. Reverse with Odessa transit datestamp. Imperfections, incl. vertical file fold through two adhesives but a scarce cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 189.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5164 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+19+20+22
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1866: Entire letter at double rate from Taganrog to Syros, Greece franked by Russia 1858 30 kop. carmine & green, perf. 12½ (2) tied by Taganrog cds's of despatch (Jan 1), prepaid 60 kopeks for transit to Constantinople. Odessa transit on front and circular FRANCO in black. Taxed on arrival with manuscript '115' (lepta) in red crayon (75 lepta for letter above 15 grams + internal double rate of 40 lepta) with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. deep orange on blued, 20 l. deep blue and 80 l- carmine all tied by 'Syros' datestamps (Jan 16). Minor imperfections but a fine and most appealing four colour franking. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 206. Signed Mikulski, Tseriotis.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5165 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19+20
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1867: Entire letter from Rostov on Don to Syros, Greece franked by Russia 1858/64 1 k. black & yellow (4, one over edge of cover at left) and 30 k. carmine & green (Mi. 7+9) tied by Rostov cds's of despatch (July 25), prepaid 34 kopeks for transit to Constantinople. Taxed on arrival with manuscript '50' (lepta) in blue crayon at Syros (30 lepta ship rate plus 20 lepta internal postage) and franked by 1862/67 10 l. orange on greenish and 20 l. blue in a horizontal pair tied by 'Syros' datestamps (Aug 12). Usual small faults and creases but a fine and most appealing entire.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5166 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+21
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1868: Entire letter from Rostov on Don to Syros, Greece franked by Russia 1866 1 k. black & yellow, 3 k. black & green and 10 k. brown & blue (3) tied by Rostov cds's of despatch (June 5), prepaid 33 kopeks for transit to Constantinople. Taxed on arrival with manuscript '45' (lepta) in blue crayon with 1862/67 5 l. green on greenish and 40 l. rosy mauve on greyish paper tied by 'Syros' cds (June 22). Usual creases but a fine and most attractive entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 206.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5167 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 27
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1869: Entire letter from Taganrog to Piraeus, Greece franked by Russia 1866 10 k. brown & blue and 20 k. blue & orange tied by Rostov cds's of despatch (Nov 14), prepaid 30 kopeks for transit to Constantinople. Carried from there on Austrian steamer and taxed on arrival with manuscript '40' (lepta) in blue crayon at Piraeus with 1868 20 l. deep blue pair tied by dotted '2' numeral (40 lepta for 15 grams under Greek / Austrian Convention of 1867). Reverse with Taganrog cds. Some imperfections with wear at edges but a scarce usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 191.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5168 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 25+28
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1870: Cover from Taganrog to Corfu franked by Russia 1866 10 k. brown & blue, perf. 14½ x 15 (3 examples) all tied by 'Taganrog' cds's (Sept 22) with Odessa transit cds (Oct 3) adjacent. Prepaid as far as the RoPIT Office in Constantinople and transferred to the the Greek P. O. and struck with 'Constantinople / Turkiya' cds (Oct 7) and transmitted on the French Paquebot 'Menzaleh' to Piraeus (Oct 9) and thence to Corfu with Kerkyra cds on reverse. Taxed on arrival at 45 lepta (red crayon rate) with 1868 5 l. green and 40 l. lilac on blued tied by 'Kerkyra' cds (Oct 14). A most attractive cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 193.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5169 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 42
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1874: Entire letter from Rostov on Don to Syros, Greece franked by Russia 1866 1 k. black & yellow (2) and 10 k. brown & blue (2) tied by Rostov cds's of despatch (May 30), prepaid 22 kopeks for transit to Constantinople. Odessa transit cds on front (June 4) and reverse with Russian P.O. in Constantinople cds in blue (June 7). Transferred to Greek P. O. in Constantinople (June 8) and taxed on arrival with manuscript '40' (lepta) in red crayon at Syros with 1872/75 40 l. deep mauve on blued tied by dotted '67' numeral with 'Syros' cds on reverse (June 9). Usual file folds but a fine and most appealing entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 193.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5170 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 34+36
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    Mail from Russia to Greece 1874: Entire letter from Rostov on Don to Syros, Greece franked by Russia 1866 1 k. black & yellow (2) and 10 k. brown & blue (2) tied by Rostov cds's of despatch (Sept 26), prepaid 22 kopeks for transit to Constantinople. Taxed on arrival, manuscript '45' (lepta) in blue crayon, in Syros with 1872/75 5 l. deep bright green on greenish and pair of 20 l. blue tied by dotted '67' numeral with 'Syros' cds on reverse (Oct 12) alongside four further Rostov despatch datestamps. Some vertical creasing but a rare and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5171 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17+19+21+22
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    Mail via Italy to Switzerland 1866: Cover from Athens to Geneva, Switzerland carried at 134 lepta rate, endorsed 'voie d'Italie' and franked by 1862/67 2 l. yellow brown (2, in differing shades, just touched), fine 10 l. orange on blued, 40 l. dull mauve on blue and 80 l. carmine, all tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens with cds of despatch (Feb 5) below. The letter was carried under the Greek / Italian Convention of 1861/62 and fully prepaid to destination. The reverse shows Brindisi transit cds (Feb 24, gregorian), Torino cds and Geneva arrival cds (Feb 25). A superb four colour franking to a very rare destination for Greece classic mail (Madame Chauvet records less than 15 covers to Switzerland in the classic period), and the sole recorded cover prepaid at 134 lepta. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 196. Cert. Tseriotis (2010).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5172 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 39+41+42
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    Mail via Italy to Switzerland 1874: Cover from Corfu to Bürglen, Switzerland at 65 lepta rate, endorsed 'via Brindisi & Italie' carried by Austrian Ship via Brindisi at 65 lepta rate, franked by 1872/75 5 l. bright green on greenish, touched 20 l. deep blue and 40 l. salmon on blue all tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (April 3) with large PD alongside. Reverse with Brindisi, (Dec 17, gregorian) transit cds, Turin-Modane TPO. Geneva cds and Bürglen arrival cds (Dec 21) - carried at the 65 lepta rate applicable from January 1874 and in use for just 18 months. A rare rate and destination (Madame Chauvet records less than 15 covers to Switzerland in the classic period) and prepaid covers are rarities. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 198. Cert. Tseriotis (2011).rnrnProvenance: Collection Silvain Wyler, Corinphila sale 168 (Dec 2010), lot 1350.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5173 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 28+31
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    Mail from Switzerland to Greece 1870: Cover from Glarus to Patras endorsed 'frco. Triest' at lower left, franked by Switzerland 1867 50 c. reddish-violet tied by 'Glarus' cds (Dec 19) with erroneous framed PD in black. Underpaid by 15 cents and marked with AFFR. INSUF in black, the cover travelling via Milan (Dec 18) and Trieste (Dec 24) where again marked INSUFF. in black and '22' applied in blue manuscript for the amount due in kreuzers. From Trieste via Kerkyra (Corfu) with cds on reverse (Dec 16, julian calendar). On arrival in Patras the cover was taxed at '60' lepta in manuscript with 1871 cleaned plate 20 l. and 1868 40 l. mauve on blue applied and tied (Dec 19, julian) in black. A dramatic and extremely rare cover (just five Swiss / Hermes Heads covers are recorded) in superb Exhibition quality. Signed Calves. Cert. Tseriotis (2002).rnrnNote: The charge for a single rate unpaid letter from Switzerland to Greece was 100 lepta, the Swiss 60 centimes was accepted as partial payment of 40 lepta with the outstanding amount due upon receipt.
    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5174 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17/19
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    Mail from Greece to Turkey 1866: The famous printed wrapper band mailed from Athens to Constantinople franked by 1862/67 2 l. brown, 5 l. green on greenish and 10 l. deep orange on blued, all tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens on despatch with obscured 'Athens' cds at right and framed Greek PD at base denoting postage paid of 17 lepta. On arrival the newspaper was delivered to the Greek P.O. in Constantinople and thence to the Liannos Local Post Office where an 1865 20 pa. black on green was applied and tied by rectangular lozenge of dots. The addressee was not found and two circular negative seal handstamps I.P.P.L. / GALATA and I.P.P.L. / PHANAR (Imprimés Pour Poste Liannos) were applied along with oval Liannos Post bilingual GALATA datestamp (April 27) and, on reverse, PHANAR datestamp (April 30) in black. The cover eventually returned to sender. An extraordinary combination usage of both issues and a highlight of both Greek and Turkish classic philately. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 220. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Nakri (2005), Tseriotis (2005).
    Starting bid : 12,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5175 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 31
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    Mail from Turkey to Greece 1872: Cover from the interior, readdressed to Smyrna (Izmir) and then to Athens franked by 1868 Dulos 20 pa. green pair tied by rectangular despatch handstamp in black, transferred to the Greek P. O. in Smryna (Aug 25) with circular datestamp in black of despatch. Manuscript '40' (lepta) in blue crayon applied on arrival in Athens, where a further Turkey Dulos 20 pa. was postally removed in order to apply another '40' charge in red crayon and the two Greece 1870/71 20 l. blue adhesives tied by 'Athens' cds's (Aug 28) paying the single rate from the Greek Office in Smyrna. Faults including a rebacked hole at top of cover and the adhesives with imperfections, nevertheless a remarkable and most unusual cover. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 218. Signed Calves. Cert. Holcombe (1983).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5176 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22+27
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    Mail to the U.S.A. 1871: Cover and complete original contents from Athens to New York, franked at 100 lepta rate by 1862/67 20 l. blue and 80 l. carmine, both with large margins all round, tied by dotted '1' numeral of Athens. Red framed PD at left with Athens cds of despatch (May 29). The cover then travelled via Triest and Prussia (framed 'Franco' applied in red), to New York where struck with 'New York Paid All' in red with manuscript crayon '15' (cents) credit to the USA. File fold but a delightful and scarce Transatlantic usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 67.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5177 Greece

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    GPU / UPU 1874: Engraved 'George I / Roi des Hellènes' document in French acknowledging the two Plenipotentiaries sent to the Berne UPU negotiations for the advent of the UPU. Beautifully written in Athens (Sept 20, 1874) and signed at base, over embossed white wafer seal by George I in ink. A magnificent and important document. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 121.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5178 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 40+41
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    Mail to the U.S.A. (GPU / UPU) 1875: Cover from Corfu to Maine, USA franked at 30 lepta UPU single rate bearing 1872/75 10 l. orange and 20 l. deep blue, tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamps (July 14) of depatch. As France had yet to join the UPU (Jan 1, 1876), the cover travelled via Brindisi, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and London with red cds (Aug 10, gregorian) of transit with smudged New York arrival alongside. Minor faults but a most appealing and scarce Transatlantic usage. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 67.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5179 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 39+41
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    GPU / UPU 1875: Cover from Syros to London, mailed in the first month of the UPU rate, franked by 1872 5 l. dull green on greenish pair and single 20 l. deep blue tied by 'Syra' datestamps (July 19) of despatch with large PD at left in red. The letter endorsed 'via Brindisi' as the new rate was inapplicable via France (joined UPU, Jan 1 1876). Reverse with Kerkyra transit cds (July 22) and London arrivals (Aug 9, gregorian). The envelope with small imperfections but an unusual and early example of the new rate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5180 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 39+41+54+56
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    GPU / UPU 1875 & 1883: Cover from Syros to Trieste at the newly introduced UPU rate of 30 lepta (for under 15 grams), franked by 1872 5 l. green on greenish horizontal pair, marginal from right of sheet and a single 20 l. deep blue tied by 'Syros' cds's (Nov 9) with large PD in red at left. Reverse with oval Trieste arrival (Nov 26, gregorian); matched with an 1883 cover to Trieste, opened for display, with 1880 2 l. grey brown pair, strips of three and five plus a single 10 l. orange all tied by 'Kerkyra' cds's.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5181 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 50
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    GPU / UPU 1878: Entire letter from Smyrna to Syros franked by 1875/80 10 l. orange on cream in a fine horizontal strip of three, good margins all round, all tied by 'Smirna' datestamps (Sept 23) with Paid to Destination in black above. Reverse with Syra arrival cds of the following day. A fresh and fine entire. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 160.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5182 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 43+44
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    GPU / UPU 1876 & 1879: Entire letters (2), with the later entire from Corfu to Bari, Italy bearing a single 1876 Paris print 60 lepta deep green, large margins all round, tied by 'Kerkyra' datestamp (Feb 27) in black paying the double rate for under 30 grams; matched with an equally fine 1876 entire to Venice bearing single 1876 Paris printing 30 lepta tied by Zakynthos cds, with framed 'Piroscafi / Postali / Austriaci' alongside. A fine and rare pair of covers - very few entires with the 60 lepta exist in such fine quality. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 171.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5183 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 45+51
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    GPU / UPU 1880: Registered cover from Alexandria, Egypt to Cefalonia franked at 80 lepta rate (double rate of 60 lepta + registration of 20 lepta) by 1876/77 Athens 30 l. deep brown (2) and 1875/80 20 l. deep blue tied by 'Alexandria / 97' datestamps with straight line CHARGE handstamp above. Reverse with Kerkyra cds (Oct 11) and Argostolian arrival cds (Oct 12). A rare example of registered mail from this Office in exceptional condition. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 154. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5184 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 55+61+72
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    GPU / UPU 1886: Front of registered Parcel carried at 195 lepta rate from Athens to Bremen, Germany franked by 1880 5 l. green (2) and 40 l. grey-violet (4) in combination with March 1886 Small Hermes 25 l. blue, all tied by Athens cds's (May 23). The rate was 25 lepta per 15 grams and 20 lepta for registration, thus this front paid for a letter / Parcel up to 105 grams at seven times the single rate. Faults but extremely scarce. Illustrated in 'Les Tarifs Helléniques' on page 24.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5185 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 59+72
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    Mail to Canada GPU / UPU 1886: Registered cover at quadruple rate from Zante to Toronto, Canada bearing Large Hermes 1882 20 lepta rosine, touched and superb horizontal strip of four Small Hermes 1886 25 l. blue, marginal from right of sheet, tied by 'Zakynthos' cds's (Sept 10). Registration cachets at left and 'London / Registered' transit in red (Sept 29, gregorian). Reverse with Kerkyra transit cds, Liverpool transit and Toronto arrival. A splendid and very scarce cover to an unusual destination, carried at quadruple rate + 20 lepta registration.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5186 Greece

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    1871/73; Group of three covers/entires, with 1873 cover from Corfu to Neuchâtel, Switzerland franked by six 10 l. orange via Austrian ship, 1872 entire from Manchester to Patras with four colour franking of 10 l. orange, 20 l. blue, 40 l. yellowish bistre and pair of 80 l. carmine for 230 lepta to collect (cert. Simmermacher), and 1872 cover from Trieste taxed at 70 lepta due.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF
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