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Auction: 7015 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 1036

Greece Olympic Games 1906 (25 March) First Day Cover bearing the complete set of 14 values, all adhesives tied by bold strikes of the Athens circular datestamp. A remarkable cover also mailed to Mertzanoff in Constantinople, with Austrian P.O. datestamp on reverse. A great rarity and, as far as one can say, unique. Enzo Diena certificate (1990) and Alberto Bolaffi certificate (1990). Yvert 165-178. S.G. 183-196. Estimate £ 25,000-30,000

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