26 May 2025 – 1 Jun 2025
509 lots
Lot 85050 | 1 lepton plate-proof with plate flaw of the “broken frame” (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. III.3).
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1 lepton plate proof with plate flaw of the “broken frame”/ broken line (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. III.3). Small thin, fine.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85051 | 1 lepton plate-proof (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. I.7).
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1 lepton plate proof in black on green paper, printed on both sides, one inverted (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. I.7). Couple of thins, clear margin at top,…
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85052 | Two 1 lepton plate-proofs, one printed recto-verso (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. I.5 & 1 ES. I.6).
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1 lepton plate-proofs in black an brown. The 1l brown is printed on both sides, with a shifted inverted impression of the 20l in black (Constantinidès…
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85053 | 1 lepton plate-proof, printed recto-verso (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. II.8).
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1 lepton plate proof, printed on both sides in brown & orange (shifted impression) (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. II.8).
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85054 | Corner pair of the 1 lepton plate-proof, marginal margin (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. II.2).
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1 lepton plate proof (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. II.2), in lower left corner marginal pair, very fine.
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85055 | 1 lepton plate-proof, marginal margin (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. I.4).
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1 lepton plate proof, with large margin at right (Constantinidès n° 1 ES. I.4).
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85056 | 2 lepta plate-proof in bistre, block of four (Constantinidès n° 2 ES. IV.)
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2 lepta plate-proof in bistre, block of four (Constantinidès n° 2 ES. IV.) – “Barre proof”.
Estimate: 150 – 250 CHF
Lot 85057 | Pair of the 2 lepta plate-proof on thin paper – Barre proofs (Constantinidès n° 2 ES. IV).
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2 lepta plate proofs on thin paper, pair – Barre proofs (Constantinidès n° 2 ES. IV). Very fine, signed Gebr. Senf.
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85058 | 5 lepta plate-proof in rose-red with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. I2) “papier pellure”
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5 lepta plate-proof in rose-red with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. I2) “papier pellure”.
Estimate: 150 – 300 CHF
Lot 85059 | 5 lepta plate-proof in green with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. IV)
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5 lepta plate-proof in green with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. IV) – “Barre proof”. Vertical pair.
Estimate: 150 – 250 CHF
Lot 85060 | 5 lepta plate-proof in green with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. IV)
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5 lepta plate-proof in green with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. IV) – “Barre proof”. Signed Peter Holcombe.
Estimate: 80 – 150 CHF
Lot 85061 | 5 lepta plate-proof with very large margin – Barre proofs (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. IV).
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5 lepta plate proof – Barre proofs (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. IV). Some thins, but an attractive item with very large margins.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85062 | 5 lepta plate-proof on pelure paper (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. I.2).
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5 lepta plate proof in pink on pelure paper (Constantinidès n° 3 ES. I.2). Fine.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85063 | 10 lepta plate-proof with CN error of the “1” inverted (Position 86) – Barre proofs (Constantinidès n° 4 ES. II).
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10 lepta plate proof with CN error with “1” inverted (Position 86) – Barre proofs (Constantinidès n° 4 ES. II). Only 2 items known. Very large margins,…
Estimate: 400 – 600 CHF
Lot 85064 | 10 lepta plate-proof in orange with close to large margins, without “control numbers” (Constantinidès n° 4 ES. II.2)
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10 lepta plate-proof in orange with close to large margins, without “control numbers” (Constantinidès n° 4 ES. II.2) – “Barre proof”.
Ex Zachariadès.
Estimate: 150 – 300 CHF
Lot 85065 | Two 20 lepta plate-proofs (Constantinides n° 5 ES. II.3 & II.4).
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20 lepta plate proofs in light blue and blue, two singles, both printed on both sides, one with the reverse inverted (Constantinides n° 5 ES. II.3 & II.4)….
Estimate: 160 – 200 CHF
Lot 85066 | Vertical pair of the 20 lepta plate-proof printed recto-verso (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. II.7).
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20 lepta blue plate-proof, rejoined vertical pair, printed on both sides, with the backside inverted and traces of double printing (Constantinidès n° 5…
Estimate: 120 – 160 CHF
Lot 85067 | 20 lepta plate-proof (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. II.10).
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20 lepta blue double print plate proof, fine condition (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. II.10).
Estimate: 120 – 160 CHF
Lot 85068 | 20 lepta plate-proof with plate flaw of the “cercle mince” (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. II.6).
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20 lepta deep blue plate proof with plate flaw “cercle mince” (thin circle), printed on both sides, the blue reverse inverted and shifted. (Constantinidès…
Estimate: 120 – 160 CHF
Lot 85069 | 20 lepta plate-proof on thin paper – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 5 ES.4). Very rare. Signed Holcombe
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20 lepta plate proof on thin paper – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 5 ES.4). Tiny hinge thin, fine. Very rare. Signed Holcombe
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85070 | 20 lepta plate-proof on thin paper with plate flaw of the “cercle brisé” (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. III.3).
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20 lepta blue plate proof on thin paper with plate flaw “cercle brisé” (broken circle) (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. III.3). Well preserved example.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85071 | Two 20 lepta plate-proofs on thin paper (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. I.1 & 5 ES. I.2).
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20 lepta plate proofs in black on thin paper, two singles, (Constantinidès n° 5 ES. I.1 & 5 ES. I.2). One with a small thin, but a crisp looking pair.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85072 | 20 lepta plate-proof printed recto verso with 1 lepton (Constantinides n° 5 ES. I.6).
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20 lepta plate proof in black printed on both sides, on reverse with shifted & inverted 1 lepton brown (Constantinides n° 5 ES. I.6). Interesting, fine.
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85073 | Pair of the 30 lepta plate-proof on thin paper (Constantinides n° 56 ES.II.4). Very rare.
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30 lepta plate proofs, pair showing double print on thin paper (Constantinides n° 56 ES.II.4). Some light toning, but very rare.
Estimate: 120 – 160 CHF
Lot 85074 | 30 lepta plate-proof (Constantinidès n° 56 ES. III.) & 40 lepta plate-proof (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. II.2) “papier pellure”
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30 lepta plate-proof (Constantinidès n° 56 ES. III.), fine, and 40 lepta plate-proof (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. II.2) “papier pellure”, torn.
Estimate: 80 – 120 CHF
Lot 85075 | 40 lepta plate-proof in black with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. I.) in left sheet marginal block of four
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40 lepta plate-proof in black with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. I.) in left sheet marginal block of four, small surface abrasions on…
Estimate: 150 – 250 CHF
Lot 85076 | 40 lepta plate-proof in orange-red with clear to good margins (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. III.3).
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40 lepta plate-proof in orange-red with clear to good margins (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. III.3), small light thins.
Estimate: 120 – 150 CHF
Lot 85077 | 40 lepta plate-proof in orange-red with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. III.4).
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40 lepta plate-proof in orange-red with good to large margins (Constantinidès n° 6 ES. III.4), thin and wrinkle at left.
Estimate: 120 – 150 CHF
Lot 85078 | 40 lepta plate-proof – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 6 ES.5). Signed Holcombe
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40 lepta plate proof – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 6 ES.5). Fine-very fine condition. Signed Holcombe
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85079 | 40 lepta plate-proof with ink of the verso (Constantinides n° 6 ES. III.4).
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40 lepta plate proof with ink of the backside (Constantinides n° 6 ES. III.4). Some small thins, but in decent condition.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85080 | 40 lepta plate-proof printed recto-verso (Constantinides n° 6 ES. III.2).
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40 lepta plate proof in orange, printed on both sides, on reverse inverted & shifted 40l in red violet (Constantinides n° 6 ES. III.2). Fine condition.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85081 | Marginal strip of three of the 40 lepta plate-proof (Constantinides n° 6 ES. I).
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40 lepta plate proof in black, marginal strip of three (Constantinides n° 6 ES. I), well preserved.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85082 | Block of four of the 80 lepta plate-proof – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 7 ESII). Positions: 27/28-37/38.
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80 lepta plate-proof, block of four – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 7 ESII), from positions: 27/28-37/38. Plate flaw “cercle aminci” (thinned circle…
Estimate: 300 – 360 CHF
Lot 85083 | 80 lepta plate-proof in rose carmine with close to good margins (Constantinidès n° 7 ES. I.1).
Greece » Large Hermes Heads » 1861 Barre proofs
80 lepta plate-proof in rose carmine with close to good margins (Constantinidès n° 7 ES. I.1), very fine; signed Holcombe.
Estimate: 150 – 250 CHF
Lot 85084 | Strip of three of the 80 lepta plate-proof – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 7 ESII).
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80 lepta plate-proof, strip of three – Barre proofs (Constantinides n° 7 ESII), very well preserved.
Estimate: 120 – 160 CHF
Lot 85085 | Marginal 80 lepta plate-proof (Constantinides n° 7 ES.I.1).
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80 lepta plate proof with margin at top (Constantinides n° 7 ES.I.1). Superb.
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85086 | Complete franked set of the Paris printing (1861) including the two shades of the 2 lepta.
Greece » Large Hermes Heads » 1861 Paris print
1 lepton to 80 lepta, complete used set of the Paris printing (1861) including the two shades of the 2 lepta. A couple with small faults, but generally…
Estimate: 300 – 400 CHF
Lot 85087 | Mint 1 lepton Paris printing (1861) – Brown – Very large margins.
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1 lepton Paris printing (1861) – Brown – mint, hinged, very large margins.
Estimate: 150 – 200 CHF
Lot 85088 | 1 lepton Paris printing (1861) – Brown – Franked “1” of Athens (Type I).
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1 lepton Paris printing (1861) – Brown – dotted cancel “1” of Athens (Type I). Small thin, good to large margins, fine.
Estimate: 70 – 100 CHF
Lot 85089 | Mint 1 lepton Paris printing (1861) – Chocolate – “Fond ligné”. Very large margins.
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1 lepton Paris printing (1861) – Chocolate – “Fond ligné” (lined background). Mint without gum, but very large margins.
Estimate: 200 – 260 CHF
Lot 85090 | Pair of the 2 lepta Paris printing (1861) – Franked “67” of Syros (Type I).
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2 lepta Paris printing (1861) in a pair – dotted cancel “67” of Syros (Type I). Sound, good to large margins.
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85091 | Two blocs of four (one marginal) of the two shades of the 2 lepta Paris printing (1861) – Original gum.
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2 lepta Paris printing (1861) – in two blocks of four (one with margin at left) of the two shades. Original gum, very light hinge remnants and traces.
Estimate: 200 – 260 CHF
Lot 85092 | The two shades of the 2 lepta Paris printing (1861) – Franked “67” of Syros (Type I).
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2 lepta Paris printing (1861), two shades – dotted cancel “67” of Syros (Type I). Small faults, still desirable (2)
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85093 | Marginal mint 5 lepta Paris printing (1861). Original gum.
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1861 Paris printing 5 lepta mint original gum, hinged. Small thin at base. Signed Kohler.
Estimate: 200 – 260 CHF
Lot 85094 | 1861 Paris printing 5 lepta green mint gummed pair with plate flaw on the first stamp “cercle aminci”
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1861 Paris printing 5 lepta green mint gummed pair with plate flaw on the first stamp “cercle aminci”, good to large margins, vertical crease at right…
Estimate: 200 – 400 CHF
Lot 85095 | 5 lepta Paris printing (1861) – Thin paper – Franked “67” of Syros (Type I) – Very large margins. Signed Pfenninger
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5 lepta Paris printing (1861) – Thin paper – dotted postmark “67” of Syros (Type I) – small thin, very large margins. Signed Pfenninger
Estimate: 60 – 80 CHF
Lot 85096 | 5 lepta Paris printing (1861) – “Fond ligné” – Franked “9” of Patras (Type I) – Very large margins.
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5 lepta Paris printing (1861) – “Fond ligné” (lined background) – dotted cancel “9” of Patras (Type I) – very good, very large margins.
Estimate: 40 – 60 CHF
Lot 85097 | 1861 Paris printing 10 lepta orange on blue cancelled “1” of Athen
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1861 Paris printing 10 lepta orange on blue cancelled “1” of Athens, on thin paper with very good margins, fine.
Estimate: 200 – 300 CHF
Lot 85098 | 10 lepta Paris printing (1861) – Thin paper – Franked “9” of Patras (Type I). Signed A. & E. Diena
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10 lepta Paris printing (1861) – Thin paper – dotted cancel “9” of Patras (Type I). Vey fine, signed A. & E. Diena
Estimate: 120 – 160 CHF
Lot 85099 | 1861 Paris printing 10 lepta orange on blue cancelled by “9” numeral of Patras
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1861 Paris printing 10 lepta orange on blue cancelled by “9” numeral of Patras, enormous margins, very fine; signed Cividini
Estimate: 200 – 400 CHF