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1898, Envelope with handstamped 20pa violet used as an official frank, the handstamped impression at upper left corner of this 180 x 116 mm cover addressed to the Post Office at Arkhanes, canceled by manuscript "Candia 28/11/98" and additionally endorsed "content valeur", with red wax seal on reverse into which another near perfect impression of the handstruck 20pa has been made; the cover has been heavily folded in places, Fine and a great rarity, ex Dr. Maurice R. Friend, signed Holcombe. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500
In the May 1900 Monthly Journal (pp. 33-34), both B.H. Poole and Brigadier H.L. Lewis cited the existence of a similar envelope sent by Chevalier Ritter J. Berinda on this date, in which he enclosed 100 Austrian stamps for use on international mail, and Lewis believed that the relevant endorsement on this cover offered proof that this, indeed, was the envelope sent by Berinda. (Image)
1898, 20pa violet (Scott 1), large part o.g., deep bright color, sharp impression, large to enormous margins with 8mm sheet margin at foot; usual gum creasing, Very Fine for this. Scott $425 . Estimate $200 - 300 . (Image)
1898, 20pa violet (Scott 1), selection of four stamps, comprising a mint o.g. example, and three used with c.d.s. or "Herakleion" straight-line handstamp; ideal colors and impressions, F.-V.F., one used with 1966 B.P.A. certificate. Scott $1,115 . Estimate $350 - 400 . (Image)
