Lot 85243 – Large part of a cover from Hydra (Dec. 23rd, 1861) to Athens (Dec. 24th, 1861), via Piraeus (pre-philatelic postmark). Franked at 20 lepta.
Lot 85243 – Large part of a cover from Hydra (Dec. 23rd, 1861) to Athens (Dec. 24th, 1861), via Piraeus (pre-philatelic postmark). Franked at 20 lepta.
Lot 85243 – Large part of a cover from Hydra (Dec. 23rd, 1861) to Athens (Dec. 24th, 1861), via Piraeus (pre-philatelic postmark). Franked at 20 lepta.
Greece » Large Hermes Heads » Covers, frankings and destinations
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
40 – 60 CHF
Auction date
Sat 31 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1861 Large part of a cover from Hydra (Dec. 23rd, 1861) to Athens (Dec. 24th, 1861), via Piraeus (pre-philatelic postmark). Franked at 20 lepta, the Greek domestic rate for a letter up to 15 grams, with a 20 lepta of the Paris printing (1861). Three good margins and one touched. Catalogue ref: Hellas 5a
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