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1896 First Modern Olympic Games - Unique Assembly of Die proofs:
Unique Die Proofs of Museum Importance for the Stamps of the First Modern Olympic Games
Date of Issue: April 6, 1896
Engraver: E. Mouchon Designer: Gillièron
1 Lepton framed die proof in black on thin paper depicting "Wrestlers," matted in grey, cert. Henri Trachtenberg
20 Lepta unframed die proof in black on carton paper depicting a vase of "Pallas Athene," matted in grey, cert. Henri Trachtenberg
25 Lepta framed die proof in black on carton paper depicting "Chariot-driving," matted in grey, cert. Henri Trachtenberg
40 Lepta unframed die proof in black on thin paper depicting vase of "Pallas Athene," matted in grey, cert. Henri Trachtenberg
60 Lepta unframed die proof in black on carton paper depicting "Chariot-driving," matted in grey, cert. Henri Trachtenberg
1 Drachma framed die proof in black on ordinary paper depicting "Acropolis and Stadium," matted in grey, cert. Henri Trachtenberg
10 Drachma framed die proof in black on thin paper depicting "Parthenon," matted in grey, cert. Henri Trachtenberg
An amazing holding of seven unique die proofs, of great beauty & extreme rarity, museum quality and importance. (Image 1)
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