Large part of EL from Syros, franked with 20l. sky-blue (control numbers identical to fine provisionals but quite different face) cancelled dotted "67", handwritten "20" and boxed "ΠΛΗΡ./ΑΝΕΠΑΡΚΗΣ" taxed on arrival with 20l. deep blue canc. dotted "18". On reverse Athens transit cancellation and "ΤΡΙΠΟΛΙΣ*16.ΜΑΙΟΣ.62" on arrival. Very rare use of Hellas 19A (with pos.25 plate flaw) on letter. (Hellas 19A+13Id).
GREECE- LARGE HERMES HEAD 1861/1862 athens provisional printings |