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Auction: 26015 - "The Treasure of the Eagles" Collection of Albania - Part I
Lot: 3139

(x) Northern Epirus
First Greek Occupation (1912-1914)
1913 (Dec. 14). Greece 1912 10l. red postal stationery card addressed from Delvinë to Leghorn, Italy, cancelled by "delvinakion" on dispatch and "agioi saranta" (Sarandë) transit c.d.s.’s, with receiving c.d.s.'s in centre. A rare usage of postal stationery from Delvinë, following a hazardous route by sea to a distant destination during a difficult historical period for foreign communications, marked by regional conflicts and the involvement of the Great Powers.

provenance: Markus Gmähle

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£170