1858 French Cêrès Essay: Imperforate Plate Proof in blue on bluish, with the top inscription 'ESSAI 1858' and the value tablet '00', Control Figure '10' on reverse similar to those used for the Paris print 10 lepta, a fine and fresh example. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1186
Symbol: Cat No: Essay
1858 French Cêrès Essay: Plate Proofs (3) in green, deep blue and bistre, all Imperforate with the top inscription 'ESSAI 1858' and the value tablet '00', no Control Figures on reverse, the bisstre essay with wrinkles due to heavy hinging, a rare group. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1187
Symbol: Cat No: Essay
1858 French Cêrès Essay: Plate Proofs (3) in green, deep blue and bistre, all in Imperforate corner marginal blocks of four with the top inscription 'ESSAI 1858' and the value tablet '00', no Control Figures on reverse, some marginal toning and light creasing, fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1188
Symbol: Cat No: Essay
1858 French Cêrès Essay: Plate Proofs (3) in green, deep blue and bistre, all in Imperforate corner marginal or marginal blocks of four with the top inscription 'ESSAI 1858' and the value tablet '00', no Control Figures on reverse, some marginal toning and light creasing, fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1191
Symbol: Cat No: Essay
1861 French Cêrès Essay without inscription: Imperforate Plate Proofs (2) in red and blue without inscriptions in the top and bottom tablets; no control figures on reverse, fresh and fine.rnNote: Printed in 1861 in an attempt to improve the printing method initially developed during 1858/1859 by Dêsirê-Albert Barre in Paris and exhibited at the Universal Exhibition in London in 1862. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1192
Symbol: Cat No: P2
1861: Barre Plate Proof 2 l. yellow-bistre on slightly yellowish paper, thinner than the paper of the issued adhesives, in a block of four with large margins all round, without gum. An attractive and scarce multiple Hellas P 2A / Constantinidis (1933) 2 ES. IVrnProvenance: Collection Zachariadès. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1193
Symbol: Cat No: P3
1861: Barre Plate Proof for the 5 l. green on pale greenish paper, the shade more vivid than that of the finally issued stamps, in a horizontal pair, fresh and very fine with large even margins all round. An attractive multiple Hellas P 3A / ​Constantinidis (1933) 3 ES. IV.rnProvenance: Collection Zachariadès. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1196
Symbol: Cat No: P6
Plate Proof for the 40 l. value, printed in black, a horizontal strip of four, primarily with good to large margins, shaved at lower left, an attractive multiple. Cert. Vlastos Philatelic Center (2010) Constantinidis (1933) 6 ES. I (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1197
Symbol: Cat No: P56
Plate Proof for the Paris printing 30 l. brown, corner marginal block of four of excellent appearance, a most attractive multiple with fresh vivid colour Constantinidis (1933) 56 ES. II.1rnProvenance: Collection Zachariadès. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1198
Symbol: Cat No: 1
Paris Printing 1861: 1 l. chocolate in an unused block of four, unobtrusive horizontal crease between the stamps, without gum, of rich colour and superb appearance. Rare. Cert. Vlastos Philatelic Center (2003) Hellas 1c = € 9'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1199
Symbol: Cat No: 4
Paris printing 1861: 10 l. yellowish-orange on blue in a horizontal pair with close to large margins, of fresh vibrant colour, on 1861 entire letter to Nision tied by '67' numeral of Syros with Syros cds (Dec 30) in black alongside. Reverse with Nision arrival cds (Jan 4, 1862). File fold well away from stamps and postmarks, an attractive and scarce entire Hellas 4a. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1200
Symbol: Cat No: 6+12/IIa
Outgoing to the Ioninan Islands 1862: Partially prepaid cover from Pilos to Zante, franked with 1861 Paris print 40 l. mauve on blue and Athens fine impression 10 l. orange, of fine vivid colour, good margins but the 10 l. touched, each stamp tied by '26' numeral of Pilos. Despatch cds (April 13) with inverted year slug and Zakyntos arrival cds (Apr 26) in blue alongside. The 50 lepta franking paid the journey to the Zakynthos disembarkation harbour, the receiver had to pay '1' (penny) internal rate which was noted on front in red crayon. Attractive cover from Greece to the Ionian Islands, which were under British rule until 1864 Hellas 6a+12/IIa. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1201
Symbol: Cat No: 7+19+20
1861: Paris Print 80 l. carmine, 1862/67 2nd Athens print 10 l. orange on greenish paper and 20 l. bright blue on bluish all with four margins, used on small 1862 entire letter to Venice, tied by dotted '18' numeral with "Tripolis" despatch cds (Oct 8) at right. Red 'Paid' at top and reverse with Athens transit (Oct 13) and 'Venezia' arrival (Nov 1g) in black. A charming and attractive entire. Cert. RPSL (2018). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1204
Symbol: Cat No: 12/II
Athens Printing 1861: 10 l. orange, an unused example with ample to large margins all round, in a fresh vibrant shade, large part og. A most attractive example of this scarce stamp Hellas 12/IIa = € 480 / Mi = € 650.rnProvenance: Collection Alphonse Rothschild, Phillips, London, Nov 1992, lot 663. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1208
Symbol: Cat No: 16+17+18+20+22
Incoming from France 1865: Unpaid entire letter from Marseille to Athens with French Paquebot 'Phase' cds (Dec 2) on front, upon arrival charged with '188' lepta in red crayon and franked with Consecutive Athens printings 1 l. chocolate-brown, 2 l. yellow-bistre, 5 l. green, 20 l. sky-blue and two singles of 80 l. rose-carmine, all with fresh colours, tied by Athens arrival (Dec 4) cds's. Attractive cover with two disinfection slits away from the stamps, primarily with good to large margins with only the 1 l. & 2 l. touched. An extraordinary five colour franking to cover the postage for 1½ times the single rate. Signed Calves Hellas 15a+16a+17a+19a+22a. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1211
Symbol: Cat No: 17a+22a
Incoming from France 1867 (July 24): Unpaid entire letter from Paris to Athens, part 'Paris R. d'Enghien' despatch cds on front, upon arrival charged with '244' lepta in red crayon, franked with Consecutive Athens printings two singles 2 l. yellow-bistre and three singles of 80 l. rose-carmine, all with fresh colour but wrinkled, tied by Athens arrival (July 20j) cds's. The entire with some aging but an impressive 244 lepta franking paying the postage for twice the single rate of 112 lepta = 224 lepta plus 20 lepta for internal delivery. Hellas 16a+22a. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1213
Symbol: Cat No: 18b+21
Incoming from Russia 1871 (Dec 4): Partially prepaid entire letter from Taganrog to Hydra, bearing Russia 1864 Arms 3 kop. black & green perf 12½ in combination with 1865 3 kop. black & green and 5 kop. black & violet perf 14½ as well as 1866 10 kop. brown & blue on horizontally laid paper (Mi 10+13+14+21) tied by Taganrog despatch cds in black. Odessa (Dec 11) and Constantinople transit cds alongside. As the Russian franking paid only the journey to Constantinople, upon arrival in Hydra, the cover was charged with '45' lepta in blue crayon, franked with Consecutive Athens printings 5 l. olive-green and 40 l. mauve on greenish blue, both with fresh colours and good to large margins, tied by Piraeus arrival (Dec 20) cds. Cover with edge wear and vertical filing fold and two disinfection slits away from the stamps. An extremely rare franking combination, full of character and postal history content. Signed Raybaudi & Holcombe. Cert. Mikulski (1989) Hellas 17c+20/Ic. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1216
Symbol: Cat No: 19a
Incoming from Austrian Levant Offices 1865: Partially prepaid cover from Chios to Syros, bearing Austrian Italy 1864 Arms 10 s. blue perf. 9½ tied by "SCIO-CESME 5 / 1" despatch cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 560) in black. Charged upon arrival with '20' lepta in blue crayon, franked by Consecutive Athens printing 1862/67 10 l. orange in a horizontal pair with vibrant colour and fair to large margins, tied by Syros arrival cds (Jan 1). All stamps fresh and fine, cover with file fold away from the adhesives, an appealing and interesting item. Signed Calves Hellas 18b. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1218
Symbol: Cat No: 20a
1862/67: Unpaid Lettersheet sent within Patras, taxed with '20' l. in red crayon bearing Consecutive Athens printing 20 l. blue, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, in a deep shade, tied by '9' numeral of Patras with rare FRANCO handstamp in blue alongside, reverse struck with clear Patras information cds (Nov. 20, 1867). Hellas 19a. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1219
Symbol: Cat No: 22a+25+27+28
Incoming Mail from Great Britain 1862/69: Cover sent unpaid from Manchester to Patras, Greece, endorsed 'via Marseilles' struck with Manchester despatch cds (Sept 9, 1869), via Trieste with '35' blue kreuzer credit handstamp (van der Linden fig. 3187) and thence via Kerkyra to Patras. Franked on arrival with 1862/67 consecutive Athens printing 80 l. rose-carmine touched at base, 1868/69 cleaned plates 5 l. green, 20 l. blue and 40 l. grey-mauve on blued, tied by superb strikes of 'Patras' datestamps (Sept 10, julian). Reverse with London transit in red, Aachen transit in blue, Triest oval and Kerkyra transit datestamps. '145' (lepta) in red crayon on front - rate of 145 lepta under Greek / Austrian Convention of 1867. Cover fragile with edge wear but an attractive and scarce four colour cover. Cert. Tseriotis (2001) Hellas 22a+25a+27a+28a (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1220
Symbol: Cat No: 22a+24+26
Outgoing Mail to Great Britain 1862/69: Fully prepaid Cover from Piraeus to London, endorsed 'via Trieste' bearing 1862/67 consecutive Athens printing 80 l. rose-carmine in combination with 1868/69 cleaned plates 2 l. dull grey-bistre touched on two sides and 10 l. orange, tied by light '2' numeral of Piraeus with matching despatch cds (July 10, 1872) and framed PD alongside. Reverse with London arrival cds in red (July 31). 92 lepta rate in force from September 1870. Lightest file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing three colour usage. Hellas 22a+24b+26a (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1224
Symbol: Cat No: 26
Incoming from Austrian Levant Offices 1869 (Oct 25): Partially prepaid cover from Candia to Syra, bearing Austrian Levant 1867 coarse whiskers 10 s. blue, tied by CANDIA despatch cds (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) in brownish black with "P.P." in the same colour alongside. Upon arrival charged with '20' lepta in blue crayon. Cleaned plates printing 1868/69 10 l. red-orange in a touched pair applied and tied by Syros arrival cds (Oct 15, 1869). The cover with light vertical file fold well away from the stamps, nevertheless an interesting and appealing combination cover Hellas 26a. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1227
Symbol:
Cat No: 36a var.
1871/72: 20 l. sky-blue on bluish, a used example with good to enormous margins all round, showing variety: "Control Figure Double", of fine fresh colour, neatly cancelled by '56' numeral of Chalkis. A rare stamp Hellas 35aNoI = € 1'100. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1229
Symbol:
Cat No: 40 var.
Meshed Paper Printings 1871/76: 10 l. red-orange in a used horizontal pair, good to large margins, just touched at top left, reverse showing variety: "Control Figure '10' Double" on both stamps (Coundoros 52.7b), a fine multiple in a vibrant deep shade, cancelled by well struck '77' numeral of Thera in blue. A rare stamp in a multiple Hellas 40bNo = € 1'640+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1233
Symbol: Cat No: 55b
Cream paper Printing without Control Figures 1880/86: 5 l. deep green in unused block of eight (4 x 2) with good to large margins, from positions 2-5 / 12-15 showing varieties: "Line at top left" on pos. 14 (Hellas 5F16) and "Broken Circle" on pos. 15 (Hellas 5F8), typical tiny wrinkles and two marginal nicks not touching the framelines, but of fine appearance, unmounted og. A most attractive and scarce multiple Hellas 55d, 55dPA5F8, 55dPAdF16. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 1236
Symbol:
1839/72: Lot four covers and a waybill incl. 1839 Syra to Trieste, 1859 Canea via Syros to Marseille, 1872 Kerkyra with 40 l. to Constantinople , further via Odessa to Taganrog, taxed with 30 kop., in addition Greek PO in Egypt, 1865 cover from Alexandria to Syra prepaid at double rate of 80 lepta. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Jun-10-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 4250
Symbol:
Crimean War 1855 (Feb 20): Stampless cover to Alton, Hampshire endorsed at top "From British Contingent, Piraeus, Greece via Marseilles", with handstruck "3" charge marking for the concessionary Military rate and faint Alton double arc cds in blue (March) of arrival. Flap missing but extremely rare from this theatre of Operations. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Jun-08-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6297
Symbol: Cat No: 3
1861: Paris printing 5 l. green on greenish, four single examples with close to large margins, of fresh vibrant colour, on 1862 cover from Nauplion tied by '15' numeral of Nauplion with matching cds (Jan 27) in black alongside. Light, nearly invisible vertical file fold well away from stamps and postmarks, an attractive and scarce usage paying the 20 lepta inland rate. Cert. Holcombe (1999) Hellas 3a.rnProvenance: 'Sarah' collection, Corinphila sale 113, 17-18 May 1999, lot 4124. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6299
Symbol: Cat No: 4+5
1861: Paris printing 10 l. red-orange on blue showing a prominent offset of the '10' figures on the reverse onto the face together with 20 l. blue on bluish, two superb adhesives with good to large margins and vibrant colour, on 1861 cover from Syros to Kalamata tied by '67' numeral of Sparta with matching cds (Oct 18) in black and Greek PED handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Athens transit cds (Oct. 19), then by Greek steamer to Kalamata, where it arrived on October 22. Light horizontal file fold well away from stamps and postmarks, a very attractive cover showing the 30 lepta inter-island rate, in the first month of issue. Cert. Holcombe (1996) Hellas 4a+5a. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6300
Symbol: Cat No: 6
1861: Paris printing 40 l. mauve on blue, a superb adhesive with good to huge margins and vibrant colour, used on 1862 cover from Astros to Tripolis tied by bold '37' numeral of Astros with matching cds (May 6) in black alongside. Vertical file fold well away from stamps and postmarks, nevertheless an appealing double rate cover. Signed Calves Hellas 6a.rnProvenance: 'Parthenon' collection, Ivy & Mader, Aug 1995. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6301
Symbol: Cat No: 18
1862/67: 5 l. green, a lower left corner marginal strip of four with good to large margins and vibrant colour, on 1869 cover from Patras to Athens tied by '9' numeral of Patras with matching cds (May 9) in black alongside. Reverse with Athens arrival cds (May 11). Horizontal file fold well away from stamps and postmarks, an attractive cover paying the inland rate. Signed Calves Hellas 17.rnProvenance: 'Parthenon' collection, Ivy & Mader, Aug 1995. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6302
Symbol: Cat No: 45b
Outgoing to Greek offices in the Levant 1881 (Feb 11): Prepaid envelope from Piraueus to the Greek P.O. in Constantinople, bearing New Values - Athens Printing 30 l. brown, a fine and fresh adhesive with large to enormous margins all round and fresh colour, tied by light despatch cds. Reverse with Constantinople arrival cds (Feb 14). A large format cover of the "Linea Ellenike-Atomasike Etairia / A. Tlanoises & S." shipping agency with an attractive company sign and is directed to the Neocosmos Gialousy Agency in Cospoli Hellas 45b. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6303
Symbol: Cat No: 58
Outgoing to Austria 1883 (April 8): Prepaid cover from Nafpaktos to Triest, bearing a horizontal strip of three 1882 Change of Colour 20 l. dark carmine, with good to large margins and a dramatic shade, tied by "NAFPAKTOS 8 APRIL 83" cds's, an information strike alongside. Reverse with Patras transit. Horizontal fold well away from the multiple, an interesting and appealing double UPU rate cover, an exceptional way to pay the 60 lepta rate. Signed Calves Hellas 59/I.rnProvenance: 'Parthenon' collection, Ivy & Mader, Aug 1995; Athena collection, DF, May 2002, lot 30347. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6304
Symbol: Cat No: 28
Outgoing to Egypt 1869 (Feb 25): Prepaid cover from the Athens to Alexandria, bearing Cleaned Plates Printing 40 l. grey-mauve on blue, a fine and fresh adhesive with fair to large margins all round and fresh colour, Athens despatch cds in black and French boxed PD handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Piraeus transit cds (Feb 25). An interesting and appealing cover. Signed Holcombe Hellas 28. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6306
Symbol: Cat No: 3+12/II+13/II+21a
Outgoing to the Ionian Islands under British rule 1863 (May 1): Entire letter from Kalamata, partially prepaid to the port of Zakynthos / Zante, bearing Paris print 5 l. green on greenish in mixed franking with Athens Print fine impression 10 l. orange and 20 l. blue as well as Consecutive Athens printings 40 l. mauve on blue (2), five adhesive with good to large margins all round and fresh colours, tied with '31' numeral of Kalamata and partially by "ZAKYNTOS 18 MAY 63" Gregorian style arrival cds in blue. Kalamata (May 1, Julian calendar) despatch cds and Greek boxed PD alongside, the obverse shows also '1' (penny) due for the part of the journey within Zakynthos. Reverse with Athens transit cds (May 4). Minor toning of no significance, an exceptional item from the well-known Marcopulo correspondence, showing a four colour franking from three different printings which pays correctly the 115 lepta rate for a fourth rate letter between 15 and 20 gr. with 75 lepta for the Lloyd steamer and 40 lepta for the Greek inland mail. Signed Calves Hellas 3+12/II+13/II+20/I.rnNote: The Ionian Islands were under British rule from 1815 until 1865, when they joined Greece.rnProvenance: 'Parthenon' collection, Ivy & Mader sale (Aug 1995). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 3,000.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6307
Symbol: Cat No: 31
Outgoing to Russia 1870 (Sept 26): Prepaid cover from Argostolion on Kephalonia to Taganrog in Southern Russia, bearing Special printing 20 l. blue, two overlapped adhesives with fair to large margins and fresh colour, tied with '110' numeral of Argostolion, despatch cds and Taganrog arrival cds (Oct 15) in black alongside. Reverse with Syros transit cds (Sept 29). Some toning and wear but an interesting cover Hellas 31. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6308
Symbol: Cat No: 12/I+14/I
Incoming from Greek offices in the Levant 1862 (May 10): Unpaid cover from Thessaloniki to Athens, despatch "TESSALONIKI TURKIA" cds on front in black, charged upon arrival with '50' lepta in red crayon. Taxed with Athens Print coarse impression 10 l. orange and 40 l. mauve on blue, two fine adhesives with good to large margins and fresh colour, tied with '1' numeral of Athens. Reverse with Piraeus transit and Athens arrival cds's (May 21). A superb cover. Signed Holcombe & Vlastos Hellas 12/I+14/I. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6309
Symbol: Cat No: 22
Incoming from Greek offices in Egypt 1866 (Feb 6): Prepaid cover from the Greek P.O. in Alexandria to Corfu, bearing Consecutive Athens Printing 80 l. rose-carmine, a superb adhesive with large to enormous margins and fresh colour, Alexandria despatch cds and PED (Foreign Paid to Destination) handstamp, both in blue alongside. The stamp was obviously not cancelled upon despatch, this was done upon arrival by '106' numeral of Corfu. Reverse with Kerkyra transit cds (Feb 9). Vertical file fold well away from stamp and postmarks, nevertheless an unusual and interesting cover. Cert. Holcombe (1990) Hellas 22. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6310
Symbol:
Cat No: 28
Incoming from Greek offices in Egypt 1870 (Nov 12): Prepaid cover from the Greek P.O. in Alexandria to Syra, bearing Cleaned Plates Printing 40 l. grey-mauve on blue, a superb adhesive with regular large margins all round and fresh colour, Alexandria despatch cds in black and PED (Foreign Paid to Destination) handstamp in blue alongside. Reverse with Syros arrival cds (Nov 15). A fine cover. Signed Calves Hellas 28. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6312
Symbol: Cat No: 7
Incoming from France 1862 (March 8): Unpaid Entire letter from Marseille to Athens, despatch cds on front in black, charged upon arrival with '320' lepta in red crayon. Taxed with Paris printing 80 l. rose-carmine, four overlapped adhesives with good to large margins and fresh colour, tied with '1' numeral of Athens. A very fine and appealing fourth rate entire with a weight between 15 and 20 gr., the total postage including 280 lepta for France and 40 lepta for Greece. Hellas 7a.rnProvenance: Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 123, Oct 2000, lot 4402. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6313
Symbol: Cat No: 20+21+29
Incoming from France with Lloyd steamer 1866 (June 4): Unpaid cover from Marseille via Trieste and the Austrian Lloyd to Corfu, charged upon arrival with '140' lepta in red crayon. Taxed with overlapped Consecutive Athens Printing 20 l. sky-blue and 40 l. mauve on blue in mixed franking with Cleaned Plates Printing 80 l. rose-carmine, three fresh and fine adhesives with good to large margins and fresh colour, "MARSEILLE A LYON" ambulant cds in black alongside. Reverse with oval Triest and Kerkyra cds (June 2). Austrian manuscript '25/15' in blue crayon (25 kr. France rate + 15 kr. for the Lloyd = 120 lepta ship fee), total fee includes 20 lepta Greek inland postage. Vertical filing fold, some toning, nevertheless an interesting French cover sent not via Marseille but via Trieste. Opinion Holcombe (1990) Hellas 19+20+29. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
