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  • Lot# : 4262 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 1 Proof
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    1861: Paris printing 1 lepta, Proof in brown on cream wove paper, positions 95-96/105-106, of excellent impression (close to a Final Proof) but with shading around eyes incomplete, fine margins all round, fresh and fine unused Hellas 1A = € 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4263 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 1a
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    1861: Paris printing 1 l. brown, a fine used exaample, marginal from left of sheet and with portion of adjoining stamp at right, of fresh vibrant colour, neatly cancelled by '1' numeral of Athens. Signed A. Diena, Jamet Hellas 1a = € 360/Mi = € 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4264 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 1
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 1 lepta deep brown, a superb used horizontal pair with large margins all round and of fine delicate colour, cancelled by dotted '6' numeral handstamps. Exceptional. Certs. Behr (2010), Brun (2010) Hellas = € 1'000+/Mi = € 900.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4265 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 1a
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    1861: Paris printing 1 l. brown, a used horizontal strip of four, positions 91-94 (pos. 91 with rounded NE corner), clear to large margins all round, couple of small thin spots and the fourth stamp with faults (and not included in catalogue price), lightly cancelled by Syros '67' numeral handstamps. An attractive multiple. Signed W. Balasse Hellas 1a = € 1'800/Mi = € 1'350.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4266 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 1
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    1861: Paris printing 1 l. chocolate brown, a fine used example with clear to large margins all round, used on 2 December 1861 Newspaper tied by dotted '67' numeral handstamp of Syros. The adhesive lifted, cleaned and replaced but a very rare usage of the #1. Hellas 1c = € 850+.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Akropolis', Corinphila sale 75 (March 1987), lot 2838.rn                        Collection Benakis, Karamitsos (May 2011).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4267 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 2b
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    1861: Paris printing 2 l. brown-buff on buff paper, a magnificent unused block of 16 from upper left of sheet, Positions 1-4/11-14/21-24/31-34, of lovely colour, full margins and superb, mostly unmounted og. Cert. Holcombe (1986) Hellas 2c = € 1'200/Mi = € 1'040+.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Akropolis', Corinphila sale 75 (March 1987), lot 2842.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4268 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 2 l. bistre-brown, a delightful used strip of three, of excellent colour and with large margins all round, one tiny pinhole, neatly cancelled by dotted '28' numeral handstamps of Corinth. Rare and most attractive multiple Hellas 2 = € 400+/Mi = € 225+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4269 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3 Proof
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 5 lepta green on cream paper, a fine unused Proof block of four, positions 95-96/105-106 with position 95 showing the Plate Flaw 'thin circle' opposite Hermes's eyes. Scarce and most attractive block Hellas = € 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4270 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 5 l. green on greenish, a marvellous unused pair with large margins all round, of excellent colour and large part og. Rare so fine, an exquisite multiple. Cert. Holcombe (1992) Hellas 3 = € 1'000+/Mi = € 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4271 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1861: Paris print 5 l. green on greenish, a fine unused block of four, positions 68-69/78-79, with large margins all round and in a rich vibrant shade, some minor bends not affecting the appearance of a lovely multiple, unused with part og. Signed A. Diena Gi 3 = £ 2'600+/Hellas 3a = € 6'800/Mi = € 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4272 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1861: Paris print 5 l. green on greenish, a used vertical pair in a grass-green shade, positions 100/110 thus sheet marginal at right, upper stamp minor bend and lower stamp just touched at bottom corner but of lovely appearance, cancelled by dotted '67' numeral of Syros. Cert. RPS (1951) Gi 3 = £ 260/Hellas 3b = € 390/Mi = € 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4273 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1861: Paris printing 5 l. yellow green on greenish, a used vertical strip of four, positions 110/120/130/140, margins narrow to huge with sheet margin at right, cancelled by dotted '40' numeral of Levadia. Some creasing, largely in margin but of great visual appeal. A rare and most unusual multiple Hellas 3a = € 770+/Mi = € 600+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4274 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1861: Paris printing 5 l. yellow green on greenish, a used horizontal strip of four, positions 111-114, margins close to good all round and in a fine delicate shade, neatly cancelled by '60' numeral handstamps of Kymi. Ironed crease on first stamp (which shows 'whitened 5' flaw), but of lovely appearance. Scarce Hellas 3a = € 700+/Mi = € 600+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4275 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1861: Paris printing 5 l. emerald or green on greenish, two fine used horizontal pairs, both positions 22/23, each with four margins, fresh and fine. One with Opinion Holcombe (1992) Hellas 3 = € 660/Mi = € 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4276 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1861: Paris printing 10 l. orange on blued, the immaculate unused block of four with huge margins all round, positions 3-4/13-14, of wonderful fresh colour, showing Control Figure variety '0' in '10' inverted on position 4 and broken '1' in '10' on position 14, insignificant hinge thin of absolutely no importance, a magnificent multiple with large part og. An exquisite block of the greatest rarity and an important Exhibition piece. Cert. Holcombe (1983) 'a unique block of great beauty' Gi 7 = £ 3'200++/Hellas 4Nb = € 9'500+/Mi = € 3'600++.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4277 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4 var
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    1861: Paris printing 10 l. orange on blued unused, position 57, variety "Without Control Figures", of excellent vibrant colour and clear to large margins all round, slight thin not detracting from appearance of an extremely rare stamp. Signed Calves. Guarantee Goebel (1988) Hellas 4Ba = € 1'100.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4278 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4 var
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    1861: Paris printing 10 l. red-orange on blued, unused horizontal pair, positions 67-68, variety "Without Control Figures", of excellent fresh colour and large margins all round, slight thin and diagonal bend not detracting from the beautiful appearance of an extremely attractive multiple of this rare stamp. Signed Calves Hellas 4Bb = € 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4279 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1861: Paris printing 10 l. orange on blued, a used example with large even margins all round, of excellent colour, lightly cancelled. Exceptional Hellas 4b = € 380/Mi = € 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4280 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1861: Paris printing 10 l. orange on blued, a used example with large even margins all round, of excellent colour, neatly cancelled by scarce '70' numeral of Tinos. Trace of previous hinge thin but a charming stamp. Signed Behr, Calves Mi = € 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4281 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 10 l. orange on bluish, a fine horizontal pair, positions 72-73, with large margins all round and fresh colour, tied to small piece by dotted '9' numerals of Patras. Scarce and attractive multiple Hellas 4 = € 1'000+/Mi = € 1'400.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4282 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1861: Paris printing 10 l. orange on blued, a magnificent horizontal pair, positions 124-125, used on 1861 entire letter to Tripolis tied by dotted '32' numerals of Sparta with datestamp of despatch at right (Dec 28). Slight vertical file fold not affecting the fresh and fine appearance of a rare entire. Signed Orstis Vlastos Hellas 4 = € 1'200+/Mi = € 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4283 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5 Proof
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    1861: Paris printing 20 lepta, Proof in blue on thin greyish wove paper, positions 16-17 on the sheet, left stamp with 'Broken Frame' at lower right, good margins all round, a fresh and fine Final Proof. Scarce. Cert. Holcombe (1992) Hellas 5A = € 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4284 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5a
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 20 l. blue on bluish, a fine large margined unused example of excellent fresh colour, merest trace of aging in top margin, large part og. A very scarce stamp unused. Signed Calves Hellas 5 = € 840/Mi = € 750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4285 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    1861: Paris printing 20 l. blue, a delightful unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, positions 69-70/79-80, position 69 showing large break in top outer frame line, fresh and fine unused Hellas 5A = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4286 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5 var
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 20 l. blue, a fine used four margined example showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by dotted '67' of Syros, with variety "Printed on Both Sides". Rare and spectacular stamp Hellas = Unlisted.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4287 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    1861: Paris printing 20 l. blue on bluish, a fine four margined example, position 17 showing 'white spot in Greek border in SW corner' tied to 1861 entire letter to Syros by dotted '18' numeral with 'Tripolis' cds at left, the cancellation leaving the Plate Flaw clear. Reverse with Athens cds and Syros arrival (Nov 11). A fine and attractive first issue cover: a similar cover from same correspondence, used on First Day of Issue, is illustrated in Hellas (2012) catalogue on page 6 Hellas 5a.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4288 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6 Proof
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    1861: Paris printing 40 lepta, Proof in black on white wove paper, a horizontal strip of four, marginal from left of sheet, positions 91-94, slight horizontal bend on reverse but of delightful appearance and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4289 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6 Proof
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    1861: Paris printing 40 l. mauve on blued, a fine unused block of four, probably of 'Final Proof' status, positions 108-109/118-119, of fine colour and printed on porous paper with some small thin spots and horizontal bend, good margins all round and brush gummed. Signed Fulpius Hellas 6A = € 1'100.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4290 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6
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    1861 (Oct 1): Paris printing 40 l. lilac on blued paper, a superb unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, positions 99-100/109-110, (position 109 with indentation of the outer frameline at top), fresh and fine, without gum, an attractive and scarce multiple. Signed Orestis Vlastos Hellas 6 = € 1'100/Mi = € 1'200+
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4291 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6
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    1861: Paris printing, 40 l. dull lilac on blued paper, an unused horizontal strip of five, marginal from left of sheet, positions 121-125, position 123 with bent outer frame line at top, margins large all round to close on fifth stamp, second stamp with thin spot but with large part og. Rare. Signed Holcombe. Cert BPA (1974) Hellas 6a = € 1'000+/Mi = € 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4292 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6
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    1861: Paris printing, 40 l. dull lilac on blued paper, a delightful block of ten unused, marginal from right of sheet, positions 66-70/76/80, second stamp showing 'Fish-hook Variety' in lower right of Greek border, merest trace of thin on seventh stamp, of delightful appearance and a rare large multiple Hellas 6bA = € 2'500+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4293 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6
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    1861: Paris printing 40 l. dull mauve on blued, position 197 on the sheet, a large margined example with portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1861 double rate entire letter tied by dotted '67' numeral of Syros, reverse showing Athens cds (Dec 11) of receipt. A fresh and fine entire. Signed P. Holcombe. Hellas 6b = € 450.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4294 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 7
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    1861: Paris printing 80 l. rose-carmine, a superb unused block of four, positions 86-87/96-97, with large margins all round, in a cloudy rose shade, large part og. Scarce and attractive multiple Hellas 7a = € 1'300/Mi = € 880+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4295 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 7
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    1861: Paris printing 80 l. carmine, a superb unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, positions 5-6/15-16, with large margins all round, of rich vibrant colour and superb og. with lower pair unmounted og. Rare thus Hellas 7b = € 1'300/Mi = € 880+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4296 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 7
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    1861: Paris printing 80 l. carmine, a superb unused block of nine, marginal from left of sheet, positions 61-63/71-73/81-83, with large margins all round and of fine fresh colour. A delightful and scarce multiple Hellas 7A = € 800+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4297 Greece

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    Catalogue# : Proofs
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    1861: Proof for the 10 lepta '10' underprint, with figures in blue on reverse of Barre "Essai 1858" (00) Cérès head pair prnted in blue, sadly defective but very rare, 1 l. brown Proof with impression of 20 lepta printed in black on reverse; and a 1 lepta brown Proof in finished state.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4298 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 8
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    1861/62: Provisional Athens Printing, 20 lepta deep blue on bluish paper with Quadrille background showing clearly, without Control Figures, a used example with four margins, cancelled by dotted '1' numeral of Athens. Vertical tear at top not greatly detracting from the visual appearance of this exceptionally rare stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1986) Gi 10A = unpriced/Hellas 8/Ib = € 10'800/Mi = € 13'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Akropolis', Corinphila sale 75 (March 1987), lot 2913.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4299 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 8x
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    1861/62: Provisional Athens Printing, 20 lepta very deep ultramarine on bluish paper with solid background, without Control Figures, a fine appearing used example with four margins, three large and one just clear, cancelled by dotted '1' numeral of Athens. Vertical closed tear at base leaving thin on reverse, not greatly detracting from the appeal of this exceptionally rare stamp Gi 10Aa = unpriced/Hellas 8/IIb = € 14'800/Mi = € 13'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Benakis, Karamitsos (May, 2011).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4300 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 9/IIa
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 1 l. brown, Fine Impression, the wonderful unused block of six (2 x 3), positions 64-65/74-75/84-85, showing the newly discovered structure of Hellas listed 'non typical impression' in the upper pair (Hellas 9/IIcb), with the lower block of four showing the normal 1st Athens fine impressions (Hellas 9/IIc). Note the second stamp with 'P' for numeral '1' at right (non constant). Margins clear at top and large on three sides, fresh and very fine with large part og., the lower block of four unmounted og. A rarity of the issue. Cert. Tseriotis (2010) Hellas 9/IIc+9/IIcb = € 5'200+/Mi = € 6'600+.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4301 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 10/Ib
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing 2 l. bistre, Coarse Impression, an unused horizontal strip of four, good margins on three sides and close but clear at base, of fresh colour colour with superb og. Scarce and appealing multiple Hellas 10/Ic = € 250+/Mi = € 320+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4302 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 10/IIa
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 2 l. yellow-brown on cream paper, Fine Impression, unused blocks of eight (from left of sheet) and a block of four marginal from right of sheet, some creasing from gum, otherwise a fine pair of multiples with large part og. Hellas 10/IIa = € 550+/Mi = € 500+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4303 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 11/Ia
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 5 l. green on greenish, Coarse Impression, a fine unused example in a bright shade, position 80 (with large 'E' at top), four even margins and large part og. A rare stamp. Signed Brun Hellas 11/Ib = € 220/Mi = € 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4304 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 11/IIa
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 5 l. green on greenish, Fine Impression, a splendid unused example, position 22, with good to large margins all round, of fresh vibrant colour and superb og. Very scarce so fine. Signed Calves Hellas 11/IIa = € 230/Mi = € 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4305 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 12/Ia
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 10 l. deep orange on blued, Coarse Impression, a fine unused example, position 76 (with left figure '1' touching frame), a fine four margined example. Scarce stamp unused Hellas 12/Ib = € 800/Mi = € 650.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4306 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 12/Ia var
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 10 l. deep orange on blued, Coarse Impression, position 20, a fine used example with four margins and cancelled by '1' numeral of Athens, showing variety 'Control Figures Widely Spaced' on reverse. A fresh and fine stamp Hellas 12/IbNk = € 470.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4307 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 12/Ib
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 10 l. deep orange-vermilion on blued, Coarse Impression, a fine used horizontal pair, positions 125-126, with good even margins all round, neatly cancelled by dotted '18' numeral of Tripolis. Scarce and fine multiple. Cert. Roumet (1990) Hellas 12/Ic = € 660+/Mi = € 300+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4308 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/Ia
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 20 l. deep blue, Coarse Impression with yellow wash, a fine unused example, position 1, with four even margins all round, the Control Figures displaced to left. Slight spot in margin at right, of outstanding appearance for an unused example of this very rare stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1983) Hellas 13/Id = € 3'000+/Mi = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4309 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/Ia
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 20 l. deep blue, Coarse Impression, a magnificent used example, position 150 from lower right corner of the sheet, lightly cancelled in black. Exceptional and lovely stamp Hellas 13/Id = € 180/Mi = € 280.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4310 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/Ia
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 20 l. deep blue, Coarse Impression, a fine used horizontal pair, positions 29-30, large margins all round, cancelled by neat dotted '4' numeral of Megara. Scarce and very fine Hellas 13/Id = € 720/Mi = € 560+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4311 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/Ib
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 20 l. deep bright blue, Coarse Impression, position 1, a superb four margined used example in this vibrant rich shade, neatly cancelled by dotted '16' numeral of Naphlion. Exceptional and scarce. Signed Holcombe Hellas 13/Ia = € 480/Mi = € 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4312 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/Id
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 20 l. deep dull chalky blue, Coarse Impression, a fine unused example, position 90, with four even margins all round, of outstanding appearance and with small part original gum at the base of the stamp. Extremely rare and believed unique. Cert. D. Spanos (1966) Hellas 13/Ie = unpriced/Mi = € 5'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Benakis, Karamitsos (May 2011), sold at € 15'000.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4313 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/II
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 20 l. blue, Fine Impression, an unused example of fine impression and colour, position 89, with large margins all round, fresh and very fine, superb unused Hellas 13/IIb = € 1'560.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4314 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 14/Ia
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 40 l. mauve on blued paper, Coarse Impression, a used horizontal pair, positions 114-115, (position 114 with left hand numeral '4' touching the frameline), large margins all round, slight nick at centre at base in margin only of no significance, neatly cancelled by scarce dotted '93' numeral of Nea Mizela. Rare Hellas 14/Ia = unpriced/Mi = € 1'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Benakis, Karamitsos (May 2011).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4315 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 14/II
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens printing, 40 l. mauve on blued, Fine Impression, position 36 with large 'E', a very fine unused example with good margins on three sides, close but clear at upper right, fine unused. A rare stamp. Signed Goebel. Cert. Calves (1988) Hellas 14/IIa = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4316 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 16
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    1862/67: 1 l. brown, a fine unused corner block of four from top right of sheet, positions 9-10/19-20, position 9 showing additional dot after second 'M' at top, fresh and very fine unused.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4317 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 16
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    1862/67: 1 l. brown, a fine unused horizontal strip of three, clear to large margins all round, positions 116-118 with first stamp showing 'Scratch in front of Forehead' Plate flaw, of rich colour and superb og. Scarce and most attractive multiple. Signed Nicolaides. Hellas 15b = € 200+/Mi = € 150+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4318 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 16/I
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    1862 (May): Early printing 1 l. brown, a superb block of nine unused, positions 71-73/81-83/91-93, showing position 91 with rounded NE corner and position 72 with non-constant flaw in upper label, large to clear margins all round, of exceptional freshness and in a rich shade, superb og. with six stamps unmounted og. A splendid and scarce multiple Hellas 15A = € 540++/Mi = € 675.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4319 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 16/I
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    1862 (May): Early printing 1 l. chocolate brown, a superb unused block of 20 (4 x 5) unused, with good to large margins all round, of excellent fresh appearance and colour, one stamp with hinge remnant otherwise full unmounted og. A delightful multiple Hellas 15A = € 1'200++/Mi = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4320 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 16
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    1862/67: 1 l. copper-brown on cream paper, an unused block of twenty (10 x 2), with sheet margins at either side, positions 121-130/131-140, of rich colour and with full margins all round, some insignificant gum creasing, unmounted og. A delightful and scarce multiple Hellas 15b = € 1'300+/Mi = € 1'500+
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4321 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17a
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    1862/67: 2 l. bistre on yellowish cream paper, an unused block of sixty from the top of the sheet (10 x 6), positions 1-10/51-60, large margins all round, some peripheral aging at the outer edges of the sheet margin only, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Hellas 16b = € 900/Mi = € 900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4322 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18a
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    1862/67: 5 l. green on greenish, a fine unused horizontal pair, large margins all round, positions 56-57, of fresh colour and large part og. Hellas 17a = € 340+/Mi = € 440.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4323 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18a
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    1862/67: 5 l. green on greenish, a fine unused horizontal pair, large margins all round, positions 143-144, with left hand stamp showing 'Thin Circle' flaw, of fresh colour and large part og. Hellas 17a = € 340+/Mi = € 440.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4324 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18a
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    1862/67: 5 l. green on greenish, an attractive unused block of four, just touched at upper right otherwise good margins all round, positions 112-113/122-123, horizontal bend not apparent on face, large part og. A rare multiple. Signed Petrides Hellas 17a = € 1'700/Mi = € 880+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4325 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18/I
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    1862 (May): Early printing 5 l. green on greenish, a superb unused block of six with good margins all round, positions 118-120/128-130, of fresh colour and superb, large part og. A rare and most appealing multiple Hellas 17A = € 1'740/Mi = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4326 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18 var
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    1862/67: 5 l. olive-green on greenish, used example with large margins all round, position 132, showing variety Control Figure '15' for '5' error, lightly cancelled by 110 numeral of Argostolian. An extremely rare stamp Hellas 17c var. = unlisted.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4327 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18 var
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    1862/67: 5 l. green on greenish, used example with close to good margins all round, position 10 and thus marginal from right of sheet, showing variety Control Figure '5' double, lightly cancelled at Zakynthos. A rare stamp Hellas 17aNo = € 2'100.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4328 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19a
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    1862/67: 10 l. orange-yellow on bluish, an unused pair of exquisite colour, positions 81-82, with clear to large margins all round, typical tiny gum creases mentioned for accuracy only, superb og. A fine and interesting pair, most probably from an early printing of the 'consecutive' issue. Gi 19 = £ 1'100/Hellas 18a = € 1'100+/Mi = € 600+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4329 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18/I var
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    1862 (May): Early printing 10 l. orange, a used example, position 79, with two large margins and touched on the other sides, reverse showing variety with Control Figures '10' doubled. Scarce stamp Hellas 18ANo = € 1'350.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4330 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19 var.
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    1862/67: 10 l. reddish flesh (salmon) on greenish paper, position 118 on the plate, an unused example of outstanding appearance, large margins all round and of rich, vibrant colour. Fresh and very fine with large part og. Rare and splendid stamp. Cert. Tseriotis (2002) Hellas 18c = unpriced mint / used = € 6'000.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4331 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19 var
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    "ZANTE ERROR" 1862/67: 10 l. orange-yellow on blued paper, used example with large margins all round lightly cancelled at Zante with lower part of Zakynthos datestamp '111' apparent, the datestamp leaving the variety "Inverted Control Figure 10 printed on the face of the stamp" remarkably clear. Reverse without the Control Figures, two tiny thin spots not detracting from the otherwise superb appearance. Just 15 examples (ref. Coundouros) recorded although we believe the figure to be nearer 20 known of which as many as 11 examples are cut into. All are in used condition. After the legendary 'Solferino' the 'Zante Error' is the rarest of all Large Hermes Head varieties. A wonderful and important rarity. Gi 19ba = £ 17'000/Scott 19b = $ 23'500/Hellas 18dNn = € 17'000.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4332 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19b
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    1862/67: 10 l. bright orange on blued, a used horizontal pair, positions 91-92, on 1866 cover cancelled by full strike of '56' numeral with corresponding 'Chalkis' cds at right (June 23). Reverse with Athens cds and Syros arrival.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4333 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20/I
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    1862 (May): Early printing 20 l. bright blue, a fine unused example of excellent impression and colour, position 34 with spot on chin, large even margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og. Hellas 19A = € 400/Mi = € 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4334 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    1862/67: 20 l. deep blue on bluish, a fresh unused example, position 71, good margins all round and of vibrant colour, large part og. Hellas 19b = € 280+/Mi = € 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4335 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20a
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    1862/67: 20 l. deep blue on bluish, a fresh unused example, position 17 with Greek border joined to lower left corner spandrel, good margins all round and of vibrant colour, large part og. Opinion Holcombe (1993) Hellas 19b = € 280+/Mi = € 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4336 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 20 var
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    1862/67: 20 l. deep blue on bluish, used example, position 63, three large margins and touched at left, Control Figure '80' for '20' error, cancelled in Athens (Jan 7, 1863) in black. Rare stamp. Cert. Vlastos (2003) Hellas 19aNe = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4337 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21/I
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    1862 (May): Early printing 40 l. light mauve on blued, a fine large margined unused example, position 18, hinge thin at top but a rare stamp with large part og. Signed Spanos Hellas 20/IA = € 2'200/Mi = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 4338 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21/I
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    1862 (May): First definitive Athens printing, 40 l. rosy mauve on blued paper, position 34, a fresh unused example with clear margin at base and three large margins on other sides, of fine rich colour and fine clear printing. A delightful and rare stamp, with large part og. Hellas 20/IA = € 2'200/Mi = € 2'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Alphonse' Rothschild, London (Nov 1992).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4339 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21a var
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    1862/67: 40 l. mauve on blued, a fine unused example with two clear and two good margins, showing position 67 'Fishhook' flaw in Greek border at lower right, matched with a used example from the same position neatly cancelled by '2' dotted numeral leaving the Plate Flaw clear. Scarce and fine pair Hellas 20/Ib var = € 440+/Mi = € 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4340 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21b
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    1862/67: 40 l. greyish rose on grey-lilac, a fine unused example with large margins all round, position 150, of excellent colour, fresh and very fine with large part og. Scarce and delightful stamp Hellas 20/IIa = € 1'100/Mi = € 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4341 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21a var
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    1862/67: 40 l. mauve on blued, a fine used four margined example, variety Control Figures '40' doubled, fresh and very fine with part 'Athens' cds in black. A rare stamp Hellas 20/IbNo = € 1'700.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4342 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21a var
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    1862/67: 40 l. mauve on blued, a fine used four margined example, variety Control Figures '40' doubled, fresh and very fine with small part 'Syros' cds in black. A rare stamp Hellas 20/IbNo = € 1'700.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4343 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21b var
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    1862/67: 40 l. greyish rose on grey-lilac, a fine used example with two good margins and two narrow, position 64, showing Control Figures variety with '40' double, cancelled by part Constantinople datestamp. Despite a few imperfections, a very rare stamp. Ex collection Binos Helllas 20/IIaNo = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4344 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21a var
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    1862/67: 40 l. purplish mauve on blued used on unpaid 1865 cover from Cefalonia to Corfu, tied by neat 'Kerkyra' cds (Oct 13) in black. Kerkyra cds repeated on reverse of a fine cover. Hellas 20/Ie = € 120 off cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4345 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22/I
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    1862 (May): Early printing 80 l. rose-carmine, a superb unused block of four in a lovely shade, positions 114-115/124-125, with position 114 showing the broken circle, large margins all round, slightest of diagonal gum bends, superb, large part og. Hellas 22A = € 280+/Mi = € 400+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4346 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22b
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    1862/67: 80 l. deep bright carmine, a fine unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, positions 49-50/59-60, of stupendous colour and large part og. A delightful multiple Hellas 22B = € 250/Mi = € 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4347 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22
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    1862/67: 80 l. carmine, block of six unused, marginal from base of sheet, positions 136-138/146-148, with good margins all round and of rich deep colour, natural spot between third and sixth stamps, fresh and extremely fine, large part og. A delightful multiple Gi 22 = £ 540+/Hellas 22A = € 420+/Mi 22 = € 600.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4348 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22b
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    1862/67: 80 l. carmine, an unused block of six (2 x 3), marginal from base of sheet, positions 124-125/144-145 with position 144 with right hand '8' in '80' with white blob, printed in an attractive deep shade, fourth stamp with tiny thin spot not apparent on face, fresh and fine, large part og. with lower block of four unmounted og. Hellas 22b = € 350+/Mi = € 450+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4349 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22b
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    1862/67: 80 l. carmine, a used block of four with large to good margins on three sides and touched at right, positions 58-59/68-69, position 68 showing uneven Control Figures on reverse, neatly cancelled by '1' numeral of Athens. The first stamp with tiny marginal tear but despite a few imperfections, a great rarity in a used block. Signed Hunziker Hellas 22d = unpriced.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4350 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22b
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    1862/67: 80 l. carmine, used horizontal strip of five, positions 41-45, first stamp just shaved at left otherwise with clear to large margins all round, of resonant colour, each stamp cancelled by fine 'Athens' cds (March 18, 1865) in black. Some creasing not apparent on face but a most attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. Holcombe (1992) Hellas 22b.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 84 (Oct 1992), lot 4532.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4351 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 23a
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    1868/69: Cleaned Plates 1 l. greyish brown, a fine used horizontal strip of three, positions 148-150, with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by 'Tropolis' datestamps in black. Scarce and appealing strip Hellas 23b = € 300+/Mi = € 270+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4352 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 23a
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    1868/69: Cleaned Plates 1 l. deep red brown on brownish paper, block of ten (5 x 2), marginal from left of sheet (pos. 111-115/121-125) with position 124 showing Plate Flaw 'Deformed Circle', margins all round with tenth stamp touched by contemporary scissor cut at base, all tied by bold strikes of scarce ATALANTI datestamps (July 16) in black. Scarce and most attractive multiple. Signed P. Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4353 Greece

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4354 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 25
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    1868: 5 l. grey-green on bluish, a used horizontal strip of three, positions 63-64-65, with margins just shaved to large and portion of adjoining stamp at right, all cancelled by dotted '9' numeral of Patras. Position 65 with plate flaw 'Thin Circle'. Tiny thin spot not detracting from fine appearance of a scarce multiple Gi 25 = £ 300+/Hellas 25a = € 600+/Mi = € 210+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4355 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26
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    1868: Cleaned Plates 10 l. orange on greenish, an unused example, position 93 showing 'Greek border at right connected to the circle', margins good to large all round, of fine colour, diagonal gum crease not affecting the appearance, without gum. Gi = £ 1'200/Hellas 26a = € 1'200/Mi = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4356 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26
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    1868: Cleaned Plates 10 l. reddish orange on bluish, an unused horizontal pair, positions 124-125, margins good to large all round, of rich colour, merest trace of hinge thin mentioned for accuracy only and not detracting in any way from the superb appearance of a rare and fine multiple, large part og. Scarce Gi 26 = £ 2'400/Hellas 26a = € 2'400/Mi = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4357 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26
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    1868: Cleaned Plates 10 l. reddish orange on bluish, an unused vertical pair, positions 47/57, with good large margins all round, of rich fresh colour, showing uneven Control Figures on reverse, small vertical bend not affecting the frontal appearance, large part og. Cert. Eichele (2007) Gi 26 = £ 2'400/Hellas 26a = € 2'400/Mi = € 2'400.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4358 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26
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    1868: Cleaned Plates 10 l. reddish orange on bluish, an unused block of four, positions 85-86/95-96, in a rich vibrant shade with large margins all round, third stamp with '0' on Control Figure shaved at top, minor gum loss through previous hinging, a spectacular and extremely rare block in the foremost quality for such a multiple. Ex collection 'Maximus' (R.A.G.Lee) Gi 26 = £ 4'800+/Hellas 26a = € 7'500/Mi = € 4'800.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4359 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 26+28+31
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    1870: Entire letter from Triest, Austria to Athens, sent unpaid with oval 'Triest' datestamp (Oct 15) in black and franked on arrival with 1868 10 l. orange on bluish, 40 l. rose lilac on blued (pos. 88) and 1870 Cleaned Plates 20 l. blue (pos. 137), all with four margins, tied by 'Athens' cds's (Oct 8, julian) in black. File fold away from adhesives, an attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4360 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 27 var
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    1868/69: Cleaned Plates 20 l. pale bright blue on bluish, used example with clear to large margins, variety Control Figures '20' doubled. Fresh and fine, neatly cancelled by dotted '43' of Lamia. Opinion Holcombe (1986) Hellas 27No = € 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4361 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 27 var
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    1868: Cleaned Plates 20 l. sky-blue on bluish, a fine four margined used example cancelled in Athens, position 29, with variety Control Figures 'doubled with '0' inverted and misplaced' on reverse. Scarce and most attractive example of this variety Hellas 27aNbNo = unpriced.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF
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