No. 105306230

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Greece 1876/1939 - ギリシャ 1886-1939 - 3通のカバーのセット:大ヘルメス頭印2通(コルフ発=パトラス行)と1通(1939年 第2次世界大戦時の検閲付き)
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Greece 1876/1939 - ギリシャ 1886-1939 - 3通のカバーのセット:大ヘルメス頭印2通(コルフ発=パトラス行)と1通(1939年 第2次世界大戦時の検閲付き)

Greece 1886-1939 – Highly Interesting Postal History Lot of 3 Covers (Island Postmarks, Large Hermes Heads & WWII Censored Mail) – In Very Fine ConditionThis lot comprises three genuine, historically significant, and exceptionally well-preserved Greek postal covers, charting the evolution of Greek postal history from the classic late-19th-century period to the outbreak of World War II. All items are in remarkably clean, very fine condition.1. Corfu to Patras Cover (1886) – Classic PeriodRoute: Sent from Corfu (Κέρκυρα) to Patras (Πάτρα), addressed to "Theodoros Tzinis".Stamps & Franking: Features a single Large Hermes Head stamp (late Athenian print).Postmarks & Markings:Struck with a clear circular Corfu dispatch datestamp (1886).Features a highly desirable, distinct circular embossed/decorative local municipal cachet on the lower left corner reading "ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟΝ... ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ".Condition: Excellent / Very Fine for its age; very neat handwritten address, beautifully preserved paper.2. Corfu to Patras Cover (1890) – Family CorrespondenceRoute: Sent from Corfu (Κέρκυρα) to Patras (Πάτρα), addressed to "Andreas N. Tzinis", forming part of the same historical family correspondence archive.Stamps & Franking: Features a single Large Hermes Head stamp, interestingly applied inverted (upside down) on the lower-left corner of the envelope.Postmarks & Markings: Struck with an exceptionally crisp, fully legible circular Corfu datestamp dated 17/9/90 (September 17, 1890).Condition: Very Fine; clean cover with clear margins around the postmark, crisp corners.3. Ithaca Island to Melbourne, Australia (1939) – Rare WWII Censored AirmailRoute: An exceptional wartime international Air Mail ("AR AVION") cover tracking a long-distance route from the small Ionian island of Ithaca (Stavros postmark) all the way to Melbourne, Australia (addressed to "Mr. Sotirios M. Payzis").Stamps & Franking: Highly attractive multi-franked combination featuring two distinct pairs of stamps (two duos):A pair of 10-drachma orange Air Mail stamps (Hermes / Wind Rose issue).A vertical pair of 4-drachma stamps from the 1939 commemorative issue celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece (1864-1939).Censorship: Features a prominent tan paper sealing tape on the left edge reading "Opened by Censor", indicating military censorship scrutiny at the onset of WWII.Significance: Covers from small island post offices like Stavros (Ithaca) to distant overseas destinations like Australia during wartime are scarce and highly sought after by specialized collectors.Condition: Outstanding, Very Fine condition for a wartime international cover; fresh look, stamps are intact, and postmarks are beautifully clear.Please thoroughly review the high-resolution images provided to evaluate the excellent condition, margins, and postmark clarity of each individual item.

No. 105306230

No longer available
Greece 1876/1939 - ギリシャ 1886-1939 - 3通のカバーのセット:大ヘルメス頭印2通(コルフ発=パトラス行)と1通(1939年 第2次世界大戦時の検閲付き)

Greece 1876/1939 - ギリシャ 1886-1939 - 3通のカバーのセット:大ヘルメス頭印2通(コルフ発=パトラス行)と1通(1939年 第2次世界大戦時の検閲付き)

Greece 1886-1939 – Highly Interesting Postal History Lot of 3 Covers (Island Postmarks, Large Hermes Heads & WWII Censored Mail) – In Very Fine ConditionThis lot comprises three genuine, historically significant, and exceptionally well-preserved Greek postal covers, charting the evolution of Greek postal history from the classic late-19th-century period to the outbreak of World War II. All items are in remarkably clean, very fine condition.1. Corfu to Patras Cover (1886) – Classic PeriodRoute: Sent from Corfu (Κέρκυρα) to Patras (Πάτρα), addressed to "Theodoros Tzinis".Stamps & Franking: Features a single Large Hermes Head stamp (late Athenian print).Postmarks & Markings:Struck with a clear circular Corfu dispatch datestamp (1886).Features a highly desirable, distinct circular embossed/decorative local municipal cachet on the lower left corner reading "ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟΝ... ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ".Condition: Excellent / Very Fine for its age; very neat handwritten address, beautifully preserved paper.2. Corfu to Patras Cover (1890) – Family CorrespondenceRoute: Sent from Corfu (Κέρκυρα) to Patras (Πάτρα), addressed to "Andreas N. Tzinis", forming part of the same historical family correspondence archive.Stamps & Franking: Features a single Large Hermes Head stamp, interestingly applied inverted (upside down) on the lower-left corner of the envelope.Postmarks & Markings: Struck with an exceptionally crisp, fully legible circular Corfu datestamp dated 17/9/90 (September 17, 1890).Condition: Very Fine; clean cover with clear margins around the postmark, crisp corners.3. Ithaca Island to Melbourne, Australia (1939) – Rare WWII Censored AirmailRoute: An exceptional wartime international Air Mail ("AR AVION") cover tracking a long-distance route from the small Ionian island of Ithaca (Stavros postmark) all the way to Melbourne, Australia (addressed to "Mr. Sotirios M. Payzis").Stamps & Franking: Highly attractive multi-franked combination featuring two distinct pairs of stamps (two duos):A pair of 10-drachma orange Air Mail stamps (Hermes / Wind Rose issue).A vertical pair of 4-drachma stamps from the 1939 commemorative issue celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece (1864-1939).Censorship: Features a prominent tan paper sealing tape on the left edge reading "Opened by Censor", indicating military censorship scrutiny at the onset of WWII.Significance: Covers from small island post offices like Stavros (Ithaca) to distant overseas destinations like Australia during wartime are scarce and highly sought after by specialized collectors.Condition: Outstanding, Very Fine condition for a wartime international cover; fresh look, stamps are intact, and postmarks are beautifully clear.Please thoroughly review the high-resolution images provided to evaluate the excellent condition, margins, and postmark clarity of each individual item.

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Paul Lippner
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Estimate € 150 - € 200

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