Lot 50163 – 1896 Envelope franked with Large Hermes Head 20L printed

1896 Envelope franked with Large Hermes Head 20L printed & 2L strip of five from 1875-80 issue on yellowish or cream paper – postal stationery with 20 Lepta printed stamp, franked with 2 Lepta Grey flesh in strip of 5, cancelled with “ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΣ 20.12.96” arrival “TRIESTE”. At that time only the 1896 Olympic Games stamps were allowed. Very late use of Large Hermes Heads. EXTREMELY RARE (it was listed at Vlastos Philatelic Center for €3’500).