Greece - Samos 1899: second issue of Coat of Arms, 5pa+10pa in pair Very Fine Extremely rare item as Samos ben under Ottoman rule at the time, the inscription of the value in Greek reveals thatit was intended for circulation in the interior of the Island. The prohibition by the Sublime Porte of the circulation led to the destruction of the stock. Asmall quantity was purchased and kept by collectors mainly living abroad. In the few days of their circulation very few covers were cancelled by Samian Post Office at Vathy Port. rarely seen