Public & Live Internet Auction № 700 Large Hermes Heads Exceptional Stamps from Great Collections 1October2022 Starttime16:00 Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens A. Karamitsos 34 Tsimiski Str., 546 23 essaloniki, Greece T: +30 2310 264 366 F: +30 2310 274 031 E: Workingkaramitsos@karamitsos.grwww.karamitsos.comhours:07:00–15:00 VIEWINGARRANGEMENT AthensS AuctionsStore Saturday, 10 September 2022 to ursday, 29 September 2022 Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:30–17:30 Saturday 09:30–15:00 Pindarou 7 & Alexandrou Soutsou 2, Athens T: +30 210 3250173 / F: +30 210 3250176
Auction № 700 A. Karamitsos 34 Tsimiski Str., 546 23 essaloniki, Greece T: +30 2310 264 366 F: +30 2310 274 031 E: www.karamitsos.comkaramitsos@karamitsos.gr Έλαβα γνώση των όρων της δημοπρασίας και παρακαλώ να πλειοδοτήσετε για λογαριασμό μου τους παρακάτω λαχνούς, μέχρι το ποσό που έχω σημειώσει αντίστοιχα. Please bid on my behalf op to the limits, only if necessary, for the following lots. I have read and agree to the Conditions of Sale stated in the present Catalogue. Client’sAddressNamecode Date Phone Fax PleaseE-mail limit my total purchase to€ Please send my lots to my addressYES / NOI will collect my lots from your storeYES / NO Lot№Limit(€)Lot№Limit(€)Lot№Limit(€)
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F See photo plate (b&w) / Βλέπε φωτογραφία (Α/Μ) FC See color photo / Βλέπε έγχρωμη φωτογραφία **,u/m. Unmounted mint / Ασφράγιστο χωρίς σαρνιέρα *,m. Mounted mint / Ασφράγιστο με σαρνιέρα ή ίχνος σαρνιέρας (*),mng. Mint without gum / Ασφράγιστο χωρίς γόμμα o,u. Used, cancelled / Σφραγισμένο P Forgery, fake / Πλαστό pu Postally used / Ταχυδρομημένο κανονικά o.g. Original gum / Γνήσια γόμμα E Essay of proof / Δοκίμιο S Specimen / Δείγμα W Wrapper / Περιτύλιγμα (ράπερ) EL Entire letter / Επιστολή αναδιπλούμενη (χωρίς φάκελο) C,cov. Cover, envelope / Φάκελος Δ On fragment, on piece / Επί τεμαχίου (χαρτιού ή φακέλου) PS Postal stationery (card, letter card, print. envelope) / Ταχυδρ. μονόφυλλο (δελτάριο, βραχεία επιστολή, έντυπος φάκελος) PPC Picture postcard / Εικονογραφημένη κάρτα RP Real photograph, photocard / Φωτοκάρτα, πραγματική φωτογραφία M Map / Χάρτης Hellas HELLAS Greek catalogue / Κατάλογος ΕΛΛΑΣ Fr. FRANGOUDIS Cyprus catalogue / Κατάλογος Κύπρου ΦΡΑΓΚΟΥΔΗ Yv. YVERT & TELLIER French catalogue / Κατάλογος ΙΒΕΡ Mi. MICHEL German catalogue / Κατάλογος ΜΙΧΕΛ SG. S. GIBBONS British catalogue / Κατάλογος ΓΚΙΜΠΟΝΣ AG.PA. AGAOGULLARI PAPUÇCIOGLU Turkish Postmarks catalogue /Κατάλογος Τουρκικών Σφραγίδων ΠΑΠΟΥΤΣΙΟΓΛΟΥ EST. Our estimation / Προσωπική μας εκτίμηση R,RR Rare, very rare, etc. / Σπάνιο, πολύ σπάνιο κλπ. wmk. Watermark / Υδατόσημο MS Minitature or souvenir sheet / Μπλόκ φεγιέ var. Variety / Ποικιλία trans. Transit cancellation / Διαβατική σφραγίδα G Good quality or condition / Ανεκτή ποιότητα ή κατάσταση F Fine quality or condition / Καλή ποιότητα ή κατάσταση VF Very ne quality or condition / Πολύ καλή ποιότητα ή κατάσταση B Library book / Βιβλίο doc. Document / Έγγραφο NEWS Newspaper / Εφημερίδα ENGR Engraving / Γραβούρα MAG Magazine / Περιοδικό EPH Ephemera / Εφήμερα BOND Bonds & Certi cates / Μετοχές FFC MF Military Flight / Στρατιωτική Πτήση CF Crash Flight / Αεροπορικά Ατυχήματα CER Ceramic / Κεραμικό LABEL Label / Ετικέτα PC Postal Cards / Επιστολικά Δελτάρια PL Postal Letter Cards / Βραχείες Επιστολές PE Postal Envelopes / Φάκελοι PW Postal Wrappers / Ταινίες Εντύπων PO Postal Money Orders / Ταχυδρομικές Επιταγές PP Parcel Postal Cards / Δελτίο Αποστολής Δεμάτων PA Aerograms, Air Letters / Αερογράμματα B/UNC Brilliant Uncirculated / Λαμπρό Ακυκλοφόρητο UNC Uncirculated / Ακυκλοφόρητο A/UNC Almost Uncirculated / Σχεδόν Ακυκλοφόρητο XF Extra Fine / Εξαιρετική Κατάσταση VF Very Fine / Πολύ Ωραίο F Fine / Ωραίο VG Very Good / Πολύ Καλό G Good / Καλό FDC Fleur de Coin / Κατάσταση Νομισματοκοπείου S Specimen / Δείγμα TR/S Trial Strike / Δοκιμή Μήτρας Pn Pattern / Μοτίβο PRF Proof / Δοκίμιο E Essay / Προσχέδιο Note: e grading guide we use in this catalogue for the certi ed coins and banknotes is not our personal estimation but the one established by the internationally approved companies in the eld. e “Top grade” characterization is about coins that the moment when this catalogue goes for printing, they have the best grade (compared to other similar coins) given from the two grading companies (NGC & PCGS). Σημείωση: Η κατάσταση που αναγράφεται στα πιστοποιημένα νομίσματα και χαρτονομίσματα, δεν αποτελεί προσωπική εκτίμηση, αλλά εκτίμηση της εταιρίας πιστοποιήσεων. Ο χαρακτηρισμός “Top grade” αφορά σε νομίσματα τα οποία, την ώρα που αυτός ο κατάλογος εκτυπώνεται, κατέχουν τον μεγαλύτερο βαθμό (σε σύγκριση με άλλα παρόμοια νομίσματα) από τις 2 εταιρίες πιστοποίησης (NGC & PCGS). SYMBOLSANDABBREVIATIONS/ΣΥΜΒΟΛΑΚΑΙΣΥΝΤΜΗΣΕΙΣ
ΟΡΟΙΔΗΜΟΠΡΑΣΙΩΝ Όλοι οι λαχνοί περιγράφονται προσεκτικά και πωλούνται ως γνήσιοι και αυθεντικοί εκτός αν περιγράφονται άλλως. Ο αγοραστής μπορεί να απορρίψει το λαχνό και να τον επιστρέψει εντός 7 ημερών (ημερομηνία σφραγίδας ταχυδρομείου) απο την λήξη της δημοπρασίας, αν αποδείξει ότι δεν είναι γνήσιος ή ότι περιγράφηκε λανθασμένα. Οι λαχνοί πρέπει να επιστρέφονται όπως παραλήφθηκαν αρχικά, χωρίς καμμία διαφοροποίηση. Λαχνοί που εξετάσθηκαν προηγουμένως από τους υποψηφίους αγοραστές δεν επιστρέφονται. Επίσης δεν επιστρέφονται λαχνοί που αγοράσθηκαν στην Αίθουσα μετά την έξοδο των αγοραστών από αυτή. Οι αγοραστές δεν έχουν το δικαίωμα επιστροφής μικτών λαχνών, συλλογών, λαχνών που έχουν ελαττώματα σε μικtροαξίες, καθώς και φωτογραφημένων στον κατάλογο λαχνών, για ελαττώματα ορατά στη φωτογραφία (κεντράρισμα, περιθώρια, οδόνττωση). Όταν η αξία του λαχνού είναι στη σφραγίδα και όχι στο γραμματόσημο, ο λαχνός δεν μπορεί να επιστραφεί για ελάττωμα του γραμματοσήμου. Κάθε λαχνός περιέρχεται στον πλειοδότη, που προσφέρει την υψηλότερη τιμή. Σε περίπτωση ίσων ταχυδρομικών προσφορών, πλειοδότης θεωρείται αυτός που η προσφορά του έφθασε πρώτη στα Γραφεία μας. Τηλεφωνικές εντολές αγοράς γίνονται δεκτές από γνωστούς πελάτες, πρέπει όμως να επικυρωθούν γραπτώς. Πριν από την έναρξη της πωλήσεως ή την ημέρα της δημοπρασίας (για γραπτές προσφορές), η Εταιρία έχει το δικαίωμα να αποσύρει λαχνούς, να διαχωρίσει λαχνούς σε δύο ή περισσότερα μέρη ή να συνενώσει δύο ή περισσότερους λαχνούς. Μεγάλοι λαχνοί μπορεί να μην μεταφερθούν για viewing στην Αθήνα ή να μεταφερθούν κατ’επιλογή. Viewing λαχνών, που δεν μεταφέρονται στην Αθήνα, μπορεί να γίνει στα γραφεία στη Θεσσαλονίκη.Προσφορές γίνονται δεκτές έως 2 ώρες πριν από την έναρξη της δημοπρασίας. Η πληρωμή πρέπει να γίνεται αμέσως μετά το τέλος της δημοπρασίας στην Αίθουσα ή εντός 10 ημερών από την παραλαβή των λαχνών ή του τιμολογίου (για πελάτες Εξωτερικού). Σε αγοραστές εντός Ελλάδος οι λαχνοί αποστέλλονται επί αντικαταβολή και σε γνωστούς πελάτες χωρίς προπληρωμή, για πληρωμή αμέσως μετά την παραλαβή των λαχνών. Αν η πληρωμή καθυστερήσει πέραν των 10 ημερών, η Εταιρία διατηρεί το δικαίωμα να επιβαρύνει το λογαριασμό με το νόμιμο επιτόκιο. Η κυριότητα των λαχνών παραμένει στον πωλητή, μέχρις ότου αποπληρωθεί ο λογαριασμός. Συμμετοχή αγοραστού στη δημοπρασία μπορεί να αποκλεισθεί, αν κατά την κρίση του πωλητού, ο αγοραστής δεν εκπληρώνει τους όρους της καλής πίστεως. Η ταχυδρόμηση των λαχνών ή του τιμολογίου γίνεται στην διεύθυνση, που φαίνεται στο έντυπο προσφορών. Τα έξοδα αποστολής βαρύνουν τον αγοραστή. Η απόδειξη παραλαβής “Συστημένου” του Ταχυδρομείου αποτελεί για την Εταιρία και απόδειξη παραλαβής του υλικού από τον αγοραστή.Στην τιμή κατακυρώσεως προστίθεται ποσοστό 18% για προμήθειά μας και επί πλέον ο αναλογών ΦΠΑ επί της προμήθειάς μας. Όλες οι τιμές στόν κατάλογο είναι σε ΕΥΡΩ. Απούλητοι λαχνοί με τιμή εκκίνησης “OFFER” δεν διατίθενται προς πώληση μετά τη λήξη της δημοπρασίας. Η τιμή πώλησης των λαχνών με την ένδειξη “OFFER” ορίζεται από το ποσό της προσφοράς, με κατοχύρωση του λαχνού στην υψηλότερη. Ο πλειοδότης (είτε βρίσκεται στην Αίθουσα, είτε έχει καταθέσει την προσφορά του μέσω τηλεφώνου/email) είναι υπεύθυνος για την εξόφληση του τιμολογίου, εκτός αν έχει συνεννοηθεί γραπτώς ειδάλλως με την Εταιρία. Οποιοσδήποτε λαμβάνει μέρος στη δημοπρασία είναι γνώστης των προαναφερομένων όρων και τους αποδέχεται πλήρως. Οποιαδήποτε διαφωνία μεταξύ των συμβαλλομένων μερών τίθεται στην κρίση και δικαιοδοσία του αρμοδίου Δικαστηρίου Θεσσαλονίκης.
A 18% buyer’s commission will be added to the “hammer price” for each lot, plus the respective Value Additive Tax (VAT) on our commission. All prices expressed in the catalogue and all bids are in euro, unless otherwise is stated.
Unsold lots with starting price “OFFER” are not available for sale a er the end of the auction. e sale price of lots marked as “OFFER” is de ned by the highest o er, highest bid wins the item at said price. e bidder (either via mail or in the room) is responsible for the invoice’s payment, unless otherwise aggreed, in writing, with the company. Anyone who will take part in this Auction is familiar to the conditions of sale and accepts them. Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent Court in essaloniki, Greece.
All descriptions are reliable and accurate and the lots are sold as genuine and authentic, unless the contrary is indicated. e purchaser may reject the lot and return it within 7 days (post o ce date stamp) a er the end of the auction, if he proves it is not genuine or incorrectly described. e lots must be returned intact and as originally despatched. Lots which have been examined by the buyers before the auction cannot be returned. Also, lots purchased in the room cannot be returned a er leaving the place. Buyers have no right to reject mixed lots, collections containing undescribed items, or described as having defects. Any illustration is part of the description and items cannot be returned for defects visible in it. When the value of a lot lies in the cancellation and not in the stamp, any defects of the latter shall not be a reason for rejecting the lot. e highest bidder shall prevail. In case of equal mail bids, the earlier arrived will be considered as succesful. Telephone bids are acceptable, but should be con rmed in writing.
CONDITIONSOFSALE
Bids should be received at least 2 hours before the start of the Sale.
Payment must be made in full just a er the end of the sale in the room, or within 10 days a er receipt of our invoice. Foreign buyers can pay by credit card (we accept Visa and Mastercard) or by Bank Cheque, personal cheque and money order in foreign currency or in euro. Interest shall be payable by the purchaser on any overdue account. e Auctioneer has a descretion to waive payment of the interest.
Before start selling or the date of the auction the Auctioneer has the right to withdraw any of the lots, to divide it into two or more parts, or to join two or more lots into one.
Large lots may not be available for viewing in Athens unless especially selected. Viewing of those unavailable lots is still possible in our o ces in essaloniki.
Title shall remain to A. KARAMITSOS until payment in full is received. Any buyer could be excluded if he is not a person of good faith, according to the Auctioneer’s opinion. e invoices and the lots will be mailed to the address given on the bidding form. Postage and insurance is charged to the buyers. e receipt for “Registered” letter by the Post O ce constitutes delivery receipt for the Auctioneer.
www.karamitsos.com1Public & Live Internet Auction 700 1 Die proof in red-brown on rosy China paper (37X63mm), complete but value tablets, signed Hulot. First wavy line at upper le spandrel intact. MAYBE UNIQUE. A VERY IMPORTANT ITEM FOR GREEK PHILATELY. (Konst. ΔΟΚ.IV.dvar). 2E8000€ 5 lepta proof in pink colour on pelure paper (pos.72), plate aw dotted cheek lines, unusual for these proofs. Light ironed out crease. A unique item. Plate varieties are extremely rare on proofs as very few sheets were printed. E1000€
A.Karamitsos2 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 3 10l. red-orange without control number, in unused block of four (pos.22-23/32-33), paper porous in margin between and on one pearl at upper le stamp, still very ne for this extremelly rare item. (Hellas 4Bb). 1861(*)4500€4ParisPrint 20l. proof in deep ultramarine with excellent margins, normal print inverted at the back. Small thin otherwise ne and extremely rare. 5E450€ 1l. brown (pos.25), plate aw broken inner frame line, used. Very Fine. (Hellas 1a). o120€
www.karamitsos.com3Public & Live Internet Auction 700 6 1l. red-brown tied by “35” (=ΜΟΛΑΟΙ) cds in blue, quite uncommon, impressive and Rare. Very ne. (Hellas 1b). 7o200€ 1l chocolate with vertically laid background in right marginal copy, used. Superb. (Hellas 1c). 8o130€ 1l. brown in mint no gum block of 4. Very Fine. (Hellas 1A). (*)160€
A.Karamitsos4 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 9 2l. olive-brown in mint right marginal strip of 4. A vertical crease in margin between, still superb. (Hellas 2b). 10*50€ 2l. brown-bistre in used pair. Superb. (Hellas 2c). 11o75€ 2l brown - bistre with vertically laid background, used. Very ne and rare. Very impressive. (Hellas 2c). 12o35€ 2l brown - bistre on thick paper (9.1μ) in le marginal copy. Gem item! (Hellas 2cPb). o30€
www.karamitsos.com5Public & Live Internet Auction 700 13 5l. green in mint lower marginal block of 4. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 3a). 14*2800€ 5l yellow-green in mint vertical pair (pos.50/60), plate aw thin circle (pos.50). Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 3a+3aCF2). */**500€
A.Karamitsos6 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 15 5l yellow - green (pos.37), plate aw white spot on the Greek border, tied by “29” (ΝΗΣΙΟΝ) cds. Very large margins all around. Superb. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 3a5F6). 16o50€ 5l. strip of 4 for a single weight letter from Karpenision (15/02/1863) to Patras, a few faults, still rare. (Hellas 3a). 17EL1000€ 5l green tied by “60” (ΚΥΜΗ) cds. Superb. (Hellas 3b). o45€
20o400€
10l orange on blue, used. Very large/even margins all around. A gem item. (Hellas 4b).
22o160€
10l orange on blue in used strip of 3. Middle stamp creased vertically (heavily) but still ne for this rare used multiple. (Hellas 4b).
20l blue boxed “ΔΤ 151” in blue municipal cancellation (route Ligoudista-Kyparissia) and tied by “25” (ΚΥΠΑΡΙΣΣΙΑ) cds. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 5a). o200€
www.karamitsos.com7Public & Live Internet Auction 700 18 5l. green on thin paper (6μ) in used pair. Superb and rare. (Hellas 3bPa). 19o250€
thin paper (4,8m).
20l. blue in used pair on Very large all around, with due to heavy strike, (Hellas 5aPa).
o100€
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A.Karamitsos8 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 21 20l. blue in mint block of 4. Full original gum, only a tiny trace of hinge on upper pair, lower pair never hinged. Signed by Orestis Vlastos. Very Fine and rare. (Hellas 5a). 23**/*3200€ Entire leter fr. with 20l. blue, canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*2.ΟΚΤ.61” (2nd day of issue) to Skyros. A small piece is missing but still ne and important. (Hellas 5a). 24EL650€
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26o150€
20l light blue in pair tied by “16” (ΚΡΑΝΙΔΙΟΝ) cds in blue-lilac. Superb and rare. (Hellas 5b).
20l light blue on thin paper (5.3μ) with meshed background, used. Very ne and very rare. (Hellas 5bVaPa).
20l deep blue on thin paper, used. Very ne. (Hellas 5cPa). o120€
28o850€
27o60€
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20l. light blue on yellowish paper, tied by Stylis “94” cds in blue. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 5b).
40l mauve on blue, used. Large - very large margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 6a). 31o40€ 40l. dull mauve on blue, used. Enormous margins all around. Superb. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 6b). 32o45€
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30o160€
40l. mauve on blue in used pair. Superb and scarce. (Hellas 6a).
80l rose-carmine in used pair. Very ne - superb. (Hellas 7a). o100€
www.karamitsos.com11Public & Live Internet Auction 700 33 80l. carmine, used. Very large margins all around. Superb. Scarce in this quality. (Hellas 7b). 34o40€ Early unfranked letter (Oct 7, 1861) from Constantinople to Syros franked on arrival with Paris print 5l. and 20l. single and vertical pair paying one and a half normal rate. All stamps very ne. A most beautiful and extremely rare item. (Hellas 3a+5a). EL1800€
35 Unpaid letter sheet cover canc. “TRIEST*1?/11” to Kalamai. Marked “3/15” and “75” (18kr for Austrian and Lloyd fee = 55 lepta + 20lepta Greek inland rate), fr. on arrival with 40l dull mauve on blue, 20l blue, 10l orange on blue and 5l green tied by “31” (ΚΑΛΑΜΑΙ) cds and canc. “ΚΑΛΑΜΑΙ*26.ΝΟΕΜ.61”. On reverse “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*24. ΝΟΕΜ.61” transit postmark. A spectacular 4-colour Paris issue franking cover. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 6b+5a+4b+3b). Prepaid entire letter fr. with a strip of 1l brown, 5l green and 40l mauve on blue, all tied by “67” cds, canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*27.ΝΟΕΜ.61” (year inverted) and boxed “ΔΠ”, arr. “ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΣ*11.ΔΕΚΕΜ.1861”. Ionian tax “1” penny to be paid from the receiver. 5l+40l stamps with small faults, while 1l strip creased in the middle due to cover fold. Signed Tseriotis. Fine overall. A very rare postal history document with attractive franking. (Hellas 1a+3b+6a). EL4800€
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www.karamitsos.com13Public & Live Internet Auction 700 37 Unpaid cover from “ΣΜΥΡΝΑ (ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ)*1.ΔΕΚΕ.61” to Calamata, fr. on arrival with 5x2l olive-brown and 40l mauve on blue (30l ship fee and 20l Greek inland rate), tied by “31” Calamata lozenge cds but without type II postmark on arrival. On reverse “ΠΕΙΡΑΙΕΥΣ*3.ΔΕΚ.1861” pre-adhesive transit postmark along with “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*3.ΔΕΚΕ.61”. Very ne and very rare. C3000€
Letter the Greek P.O. 1861 to
Argos, as always without arrival cancel, franked with a pair of 5l., strip of 3 of 10l. and a single 40l. to make up 80 lepta rate (cover with internal repair). A unique postal history item with amazing combination of Paris print values, unique. Opinion by Holcombe. (Hellas 3b+4b+6b). EL2200€
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A.Karamitsos14 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 38 Letter sheet cover fr. with 40l mauve on blue and 10l orange on blue (to pay the Austrian ship) tied by “67” cds and canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*3.ΔΕΚΕ.61”, via “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*4. ΔΕΚΕ.61”, arr. “ΝΑΥΠΛΙΟΝ*6.ΔΕΚΕ.61”. Fold in middle. Fine and scarce. (Hellas 6a+4b). 39C400€
www.karamitsos.com15Public & Live Internet Auction 700 40 1864 Cover franked with Paris print 1l. 2l. pair and 5l. in combination with 18621867 10l. and 20l.. A unique combination and a very late use of Paris stamp making up an exquisite rarity, very ne and impressive. (Hellas 1c+2c+3a+18b+19b). 1861/1862EL6000€41AthensProvisionalPrintings 2l brown-bistre in right marginal strip of 5 tied by “65” (ΥΔΡΑ) cds. A couple of narrow parts at top margin but still very ne for this very rare used multiple. Impressive item. (Hellas 10Ib). 42o800€ 2l bistre in le marginal copy, mint. Superb. (Hellas 10Ic). *25€
A.Karamitsos16 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 43 2l pale bistre, unused. Very ne. (Hellas 10Id). 44(*)20€ 5l greyish green in pair tied by “98” (ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ) cds. Very large/even margins all around. Superb and rare in this quality. (Hellas 11Ia). 45o100€ 5l greyish green boxed “ΔΤ 10” municipal cancellation (route Rahova - Levadia). Very ne and rare. (Hellas 11Ia). 46o180€ 5l green (early printings, a hard printing method stamp), used. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 11Ib). o50€
www.karamitsos.com17Public & Live Internet Auction 700 47
48*90€
10l. ochre-orange in used vertical pair. Large margins all around. Bottom stamp with a small tear just cuts lower frame line. Still very ne and rare. (Hellas 12Ia).
10l ochre-orange with very intense yellowish wash, used. Superb and rare. (Hellas 12Ia). o80€
50o180€
49o50€
5l deep olive green with yellowish wash, used. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 11Ic).
5l. deep olive green in mint right marginal copy. Very ne. (Hellas 11Ic)
A.Karamitsos18 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
20l deep ultramarine, used. Large margins all around. Superb. Very impressive item. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 13Ia). 55o200€
20l indigo blue, used. Very ne copy. Scarce. (Hellas 13Ib). o180€
52o50€
51 10l orange tied by “60” (ΚΥΜΗ) cds. Very large/even margins all around. Superb. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 12Ib).
10l orange (early printings, a hard printing method stamp), used. A tiny thin spot at le in margin only, still very ne. Rare. (Hellas 12Ib).
53o50€
www.karamitsos.com19Public & Live Internet Auction 700 54 Letter sheet cover endorsed “υπερθαλάσσια” to Athens. Marked “10/40” and “40” (lepta) fr. on arrival with 2x20l deep ultramarine (both stamps very ne) tied by Athens “1” cds. Without type II postmark on arrival. On reverse canc. “ΒΟΝΙΤΣΑ*1. ΙΑΝ.62”. (Hellas 13Ia). 56C500€ 20l prussian blue with yellowish wash, used. Superb and rare. (Hellas 13Ic). o80€
A.Karamitsos20 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 57 20l deep blue in used vertical strip of 3. Very ne and rare. Impressive. (Hellas 13Id). 58o800€ 20l deep blue (a hard printing method stamp), canc. pre-adhesive “ΔΗΜΗΤΖΑΝΑ*12. ΦΕΒΡ..” (type II). Very ne and very rare. Ex Maximus. (Hellas 13Id). 59o120€ 20l deep dull chalky blue, used. Large margins all around. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 13Ie). o150€
62o160€
40l. mauve on green thick paper (8,9μ), used. Α tiny thin spot at bottom, still very ne for this very rare stamp. (Hellas 14IcPb).
www.karamitsos.com21Public & Live Internet Auction 700 60 40l. dull mauve on blue in upper marginal copy, unused. Superb for this. Very rare in unused in this quality. (Hellas 14Ib). 61(*)1800€
40l mauve on blue, used. Large/even margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 14Ia).
40l dull mauve on blue (pos.1), used. Signed DEILAKIS. Very ne. (Hellas 14Ib).
o500€
63o150€
A.Karamitsos22 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 64 1l chocolate, mint. Full original gum, large margins all around. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 9IIa). 65*350€
66o200€
1l. brown, used on wrapper piece together with 2l. yellow-bistre. Fine and rare. (Hellas 9IIc+10IIb). Δ350€
1l bistre-brown, used. Superb. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 9IIb).
67o120€
1l brown in le marginal copy, used. Signed Spanos. Very ne. (Hellas 9IIc).
www.karamitsos.com23Public & Live Internet Auction 700 68 2l. bistre ( ne impression) in mint block of 9, 5 stamps u/m. Light trace of 2 hinges, a small gumless spot, still superb and rare. (Hellas 10IIa). 69**/*400€ 2l yellow-bistre tied by “97” (ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΙΑ ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ) cds. Very ne. (Hellas 10IIb). 70o27€ 5l green, used. Large/even margins all around. Very ne. (Hellas 11IIa). o40€
A.Karamitsos24 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 71 5l deep green, used. Large/even margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 11IIb). 72ο50€ Large part of letter sheet cover (almost complete) fr. with 5l in deep green in a very ne strip of 4 canc. “ΠΥΡΓΟΣ*26.ΦΕΒΡ.63”, arr. “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*27.ΦΕΒΡ.63”. Signed Tseriotis. (Hellas 11IIb). 73Δ500€ 5l emerald, used. Large/even margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 11IIc). o60€
75o75€
10l yellow - orange, used. Very ne. (Hellas 12IIb).
76o60€
20l deep blue, used. Impressive color shade. Superb. (Hellas 13IIa). o60€
77(*)2000€
www.karamitsos.com25Public & Live Internet Auction 700 74
20l. deep blue, unused. Very ne and very rare, in excellent deep colour shade. (Hellas 13IIa)
10l orange in used pair (pos.128-129). Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 12IIa).
78 20l blue, plate aw thin circle, used. Very ne. (Hellas 13IIbCF2).
A.Karamitsos26 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
40l. mauve on blue, used. Very large margins all around. Superb. Hard to nd in this quality. (Hellas 14IIa).
80o150€
40l. dull mauve on blue on thick paper (8,6m), used. Superb and very rare. (Hellas 14IIbPb). o750€
79o35€
www.karamitsos.com27Public & Live Internet Auction 700 81 Double weight entire letter fr. with 5l. deep olive-green in pair pre-cut between and 40l. light mauve on blue canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*10.ΙΟΥΛ.62”, via “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ”, arr. “ΓΥΘΕΙΟΝ*14.ΙΟΥΛ.62”. Le 5 lepta stamp with missing corner, 40l. stamp very ne. Rare. (Hellas 11Ic+14Ib). 82EL350€ Unpaid entire letter canc. “WIEN*12/6” to Athens. Marked “15/15” and “110” (30kr for Austrian and Lloyd fee = 90 lepta + 20 lepta Greek inland rate), fr. on arrival with 20l blue, 80l carmine and 10l orange tied by “1” (ΑΘΗΝΑΙ) cds and canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*6.ΙΟΥΝ.62”. Also “TRIEST” transit postmark on reverse. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 13IIb+21a+12IIa). EL400€
A.Karamitsos28 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 83 Unpaid entire letter from “ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΥΠΟΛΙΣ ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ*13 ΟΚΤΩΒ. 1862” (pre-adhesive) to Athens. Handwritten “65”, taxed on arrival with 5l. green, 2x10l. orange in pair with yellowish wash and 40l. mauve on blue, all ne provisionals. Very nice franking. (Hellas 11IIa+12IIa+14IIa). 84EL320€ Unpaid letter from Triest 20.12.1862 to Syros 12.12.1862 taxed upon arrival as double weight with 150 lepta consisting of 10l. Provisional and 20l., 40l. and 80l. (with orange C.F.) Consecutive prints. Fine franking. (Hellas 12Ia+19b+20Ib+21a). EL800€
www.karamitsos.com29Public & Live Internet Auction 700 85 Front cover of prepaid letter from Athens to Herault, France, fr. with 80l. carmine with vertically laid background (with carmine CF) in pair early consecutive Athens stamp, 20l. deep blue and 5l. deep green ne provisionals, 1l. chocolate-brown with vertically laid background and 2l. brown-bistre coarse provisional stamps to make the 188 lepta rate (1 1/2 ship rate = 168l + 20l. Greek domestic rate). Very rare. (Hellas 22A+13IIa+11IIb+15a+10Ib)1862/67Δ750€86ConsecutiveAthensPrintings 1l. chocolate-brown with vertically laid background in mint strip of 5 (pos.21-25), plate aw broken inner frame (pos.25), four stamps mint never hinged. Superb. (Hellas 15a). **/*100€
A.Karamitsos30 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 87 1l milky brown, used. Large margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 15ba). 88o40€ 1l red- brown in used vertical pair. Enormous/even margins all around. Very rare in this quality. A gem item. (Hellas 15c). 89ο130€ 1l claret - brown, used. Very ne. (Hellas 15d). o40€
www.karamitsos.com31Public & Live Internet Auction 700 90 1l red - brown (with “short beard”), mint. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 15e). 91*120€
2l. brown-bistre in used strip of 5. Vertically creased between 3rd and 4th stamp mostly in margin, still very ne for this very rare used strip. (Hellas 16c). o300€
93o40€
2l yellow - bistre, faint vertically laid background, mint. Very ne. (Hellas 16A).
2l bistre in used le marginal strip of three. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 16b).
92*50€
A.Karamitsos32 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 94 5l. green in used strip of 5. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 17a). 95o120€ 5l green, double control number in a distance of 1.5mm horizontally (Kound. 29.2.a), canc. “...5.ΜΑΙΟΣ.72”. Two margins but rare. (Hellas 17aNoI). 96o300€ 5l. yellow-green in le marginal block of four. Very ne and very rare. (Hellas 17b). o1200€
www.karamitsos.com33Public & Live Internet Auction 700 98 5l. yellow-green (pos.12) tied by “110” (ΑΡΓΟΣΤΟΛΙΟΝ ΚΕΦΑΛΛ.) cds, without control numbers. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 17bNp). 99o1000€ 5l yellow-green (pos.6) with the edge of the spacer (upper part of the control numbers plate) printed, canc. “ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΣ*6.ΣΕΠΤ.70”. A case not mentioned in Koundouros study under the 29.3 case. Stamp superb. Rare and impressive. A similar case to Koundouros 62.18, announced by M.Kaitatzidis. (Hellas 17b). 100o50€ 5l olive green (pos.51), plate aw thin circle, used. Very ne. (Hellas 17cCF2). 97o20€ 5l. yellow-green in le marginal copy, used. Enormus margins all around. Scarce in this quality. (Hellas 17b). o15€
October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 101
102*100€
104o50€
103o90€
10l red-orange on greenish paper in used pair (pos.39-40), plate aw swollen circle (pos. 40). Very large margins all around. Superb pair. (Hellas 18ba). o50€
10l. orange in used strip of 4 (pos.127-130). Pos.130 stamp torn at upper le , still ne- very ne and rare. (Hellas 18b).
10l orange (pos.80), “01” instead of “10” on control number (Kound. 30.4), used. Very ne. (Hellas 18bNd).
A.Karamitsos3410l. orange, mint. Very Fine. (Hellas 18b).
www.karamitsos.com35Public & Live Internet Auction 700 105 10l red-orange, deep shade, used. Very ne. (Hellas 18ba). 106o13€ 10l orange on blue, used. Very large margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 18d). 108o16€ Entire letter fr. with 10l red-orange on blue in pair (pos.74-75), plate aws broken frame pos.74 and deformed oret pos.75, canc. “4” and “ΜΕΓΑΡΑ*1.ΣΕΠΤ.70”, arr. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*2 ΣΕΠΤ. 70”. Very ne. (Hellas 18e). EL80€
A.Karamitsos36 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 107 10l orange on blue canc. “ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝ...”, double control numbers printed on the face of the stamp, with the second number very lightly printed. ree margins and a possible scratch at back side, do not a ect the importance of this very impressive control error, never announced before. Unique so far. (Hellas 18d). 109o15000€ 10l. reddish esh (salmon) on blue, canc. “ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝ (ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ)*24.??.65”. Superb. A most elusive rarity. (Hellas 18g). o4500€
www.karamitsos.com37Public & Live Internet Auction 700 110 20l sky-blue in used pair (pos.9-10) on thin paper (5,5μ). Very ne and very rare. (Hellas 19a). 111o400€ Entire letter handwritten “Κιάτον 5 Μαιου 1864”, fr. with 20l. sky-blue boxed with municipal post canc. “ΔΤ/89” (route Kiaton - Korinthos), via “ΚΟΡΙΝΘΟΣ*8. ΜΑΙΟΣ.64”, arr. “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*9.ΜΑΙΟΣ.64”. Fine and rare. (Hellas 19a). 112EL450€ 20l. blue in right marginal mint pair. Very Fine. (Hellas 19b). *170€
A.Karamitsos38 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 113 Prepaid entire letter fr. with 20l. blue and 40l. grey-mauve on blue canc. “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*8.ΟΚΤ.67”, arr. “TRIEST”. 20 lepta stamp with clear double impression. Le margin narrow cuts frame line at top but MAYBE THE ONLY KNOWN. A GREAT RARITY. (Hellas 19b+20Id). 114EL3800€ 20l blue with double “2” on control number vertically, in a distance of 3.5mm approx., canc. “ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΣ*2.ΝΟΕΜ.(66)” (Kound. 31.3.g). Very ne and rare. (Hellas 19bNoI). 115o300€ 20l blue, displaced control numbers (Kound. 31.4), canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*13.ΙΑΝ.65”. Six copies are known from this very rare control number error, two of them canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*13.ΙΑΝ.65”. Faults but very rare. (Hellas 19bNoI). o4000€
20l. light sky-blue (pos.92, 1867 issue), clear to large margins, widely spaced control numbers (Kound.31.5), unused. Fine to very Fine. Rare in unused. (Hellas 19hNk). (*)250€
20l. deep dark blue (pos.128/last setting), used. Superb. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 19g).
20l. light sky-blue in used strip of 3 (pos.61-63/last setting). Superb. (Hellas 19h)
www.karamitsos.com39Public & Live Internet Auction 700 116 20l blue on green in pair (pos.21-22) tied by “60” (ΚΥΜΗ) cds. Plate aw thin circle (pos.22). Le lower corner creased - ironed out, otherwise superb. (Hellas 19e+19eCF2). 117o25€
118o50€
119o80€
40l. grey-mauve on blue in used le marginal pair. Superb. (Hellas 20Id). o80€
A.Karamitsos40 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 120 40l. mauve on blue on thick paper (8,6m), used. Superb and Rare. (Hellas 20IbPb). 121o250€ 40l mauve on blue, light double control numbers (Kound. 32.1.c), distance approx. 1mm vertically, unused. Very ne for this. MAYBE UNIQUE IN UNUSED. (Hellas 20IbNoI). 122(*)1500€ 40l. mauve on greenish blue, used. Very ne. (Hellas 20Ic). 123o20€
www.karamitsos.com41Public & Live Internet Auction 700 124
40l purplish mauve on blue, used. Impressive color shade, a very beatiful stamp. Very ne and very hard to nd. (Hellas 20Ie).
125o50€
40l. greyish rose on grey-lilac, mint. Very Fine and scarce. (Hellas 20IIa). 126*300€
Large o cial envelope handwritten “Ministere de l’Interieur”, fr. with 40l rose-red on greysih lilac (stamp very ne) and 5l green tied by “1” cds and canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*18. ΑΥΓ.66” to Constantinople. Cachet “ΠΕΔ”, on reverse Piraeus transit postmark and waxseal on ap “Ο ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΩΝ”. Very ne and very rare since very few 40l. rose-red stamps are known on cover. A great rarity. (Hellas 20IIb). C2500€
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80l. carmine (orange C.F.) with vertically laid background in le marginal used pair. Lower le corner creased, otherwise very ne and scarce. (Hellas 21a).
130o50€
80l rose-carmine with vertically laid background (carmine control number), used. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 22A).
o120€
80l. rose-carmine with horizontally laid background, used. A 1865 stamp. Only 6 copies known so far. Very Fine and very rare. (Hellas 22a).
October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 127
128o70€
129o280€
80l. rose-carmine with vertically laid background (orange CF) in used corner strip of 3 (pos.1-3). Upper le corner creased but still attractive for this rare multiple. (Hellas 21b).
www.karamitsos.com43Public & Live Internet Auction 700 131 80l. carmine in mint never hinged block of 6 (pos.38-40/48-50), plate aw thin circle (pos.38). Superb. (Hellas 22b). 132**170€ 80l. carmine in strip of 3, canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ (1)*3.ΔΕΚΕ.64”, middle stamp with Grooms characteristic “0” No.15. Very Fine. (Hellas 22b). 133o50€ 80l. carmine, double printing of the digit “8” in a distance of 2mm vertically (Kound. 33.2) canc. “?*30.ΔΕΚΕ.65”. Le margin closing, just touches frame line at bottom. Still ne and rare. (Hellas 22bNoI). o350€
A.Karamitsos44 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 134 80l carmine (pos.150), widely spaced control numbers (Kound. 33.5), canc. “ΑΡΓΟΣΤΟΛΙΟΝ*7.ΜΑΙΟΣ.75” (late use). Very ne. (Hellas 22bNk). 135o50€ INVERTED CONTROL FIGURE “80” USED ON FRONT. 80l. deep carmine with inverted control gure used on front of printed form together with 1871/76 redorange (touched at right). e 80l. is in absolutely immaculate condition with good to excellent margins and good cancel. Only two known (see Koundouros 33.1 p.90). A most important rarity and a marvelous postal history exhibition item. (Hellas 22bNm+40b). Δ8500€
www.karamitsos.com45Public & Live Internet Auction 700 137 Unpaid letter sheet cover written “Marseilles 8 Aout 1863” to Athens. Marked “132”, fr. on arrival with 2l. yellow-bistre, 10l yellow-orange, 40l light mauve on blue and 80l carmine to pay the 112l. France - Greece rate plus 20l Greek inland fee and canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*1.ΑΥΓ.63”. On reverse Piraeus transit postmark. Fine. (Hellas 16a+18a+20Ia+22b). 136C200€ Unpaid entire letter canc. “LONDON*1.DE.63” to Patras. Endorsed “Via Marseilles”, marked “170” and fr. on arrival with 80l carmine in superb pair and 10l. orange (15kr England and France transit + 15kr Austrian + 15kr Lloyd rate = 150 lepta + 20 lepta Greek inland rate) and canc. “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*7.ΔΕΚΕ.63”. On reverse “PARIS*11.DEC.63” and “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*5.ΔΕΚ.63” transit postmarks. Very ne. (Hellas 22b+18b). EL250€
On reverse transit postmark “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*17.ΙΟΥΛ.64”. One 20l. stamp with faults, the rest ne - very ne. 20l stamps of consecutive Athens printings while 2l+5l+10l stamps provisionals. e letter was 5l overpaid. 5-colour franking. Rare and impressive. (Hellas 19b+10Ib+11Ic+12Ib).
October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
139 Large part of prepaid letter sheet cover from Nafplion to Livorno, fr. with 5x20l blue, 2l bistre, 5l. deep green and 10l orange, all tied by “15” Nafplion lozenge cds.
138Δ350€
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Letter sheet (large part) from Messina (Italy) Dec 15th, 1864 via Piraeus and Athens to Patras, there taxed Dec 5th as single weight from Italy with 112 L. e 80l. is the only one on cover with the double print of the control gure (Kound. 33.2/see case with Patras Dec 5, 1864 cds). Fine and rare. (Hellas 16b+18b+22bNoI+19b).
Δ1400€
www.karamitsos.com47Public & Live Internet Auction 700 140 Double weight cover fr. with 40l. mauve on blue, 2x5l. green and 2x1l. brown with horizontally laid background to pay the double inter-Ionian rate of 52 lepta, canc. “ΑΡΓΟΣΤΟΛΙΟΝ (ΚΕΦΑΛΛ)*4.ΜΑΙΟΣ.65”, arr. “ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ*4.ΜΑΙΟΣ.65”. Very rare and very ne. (Hellas 20Ib+17b+15b). 141C750€ Entire letter franked with 10l. orange + 4x20l. dark grey-blue (strongly oxidized corners), marginal strip of 3, 3rd stamp plate aw thin circle and a single stamp, dot. “118” posted from “ΞΥΛΟΚΑΣΤΡΟΝ (118)*13 ΔΕΚΕ. 65” and boxed “ΔΠ” and “Π.Ε.Δ.”, via “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ (9)*19 ΔΕΚΕ. 65”, “ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ(106)*21 ΔΕΚΕ. 65” and “BRINDISI”, boxed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI”, arr. “LONDON/PAID*8 JA 66”. Very Nice. (Hellas 18a+19d). EL180€
A.Karamitsos48 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
C1500€
Cover from “Corfu Marzo 1868” fr. with 40l greyish rose on grey-lilac and 20l blue obliterated by pen “Corfu”, arr. “TRIEST*20/3”. Signed Diena and Calves. Very ne and very rare, unique possibly. (Hellas 20IIa+19b).
143Δ600€
142 Large part of prepaid entire letter fr. with 80l carmine + 40l greyish rose on greylilac and 20l blue on green canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*17.ΑΥΓ.66” to Beyrouth (one of the rarest destinations). Cachet “Δ.Ε.Π.” and marked “franco”, arr. “BERUTTI*4/9”. On reverse transit postmark “LLOYD AGENZIE SMIRNE*31/8”. 70 lepta, postage for a letter between 10-15gr according to the 1850 Greece-Austria (also 25.5.1861 circular). Extremely rare. (Hellas 22a+20IIa+19e).
145**/*180€
1l light fawn, used. Very ne. (Hellas 23c). o30€
1l light greyish brown in bl.8 (pos.43-46/53-56) canc. “65” (ΥΔΡΑ). Broken plate on pos.44 and on pos.55. A very ne, rare and impressive used multiple. (Hellas 23b+23bFa+23bFb).
146o850€
www.karamitsos.com49Public & Live Internet Auction 700 1441867/1869CleanedPlates.
1l. deep red-brown in mint block of 6 (pos.54-56/64-66), lower strip u/m, plate aw broken plate (pos.55). Very Fine. (Hellas 23a+23aFb).
A.Karamitsos50 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 147 2l. grey-bistre in mint never hinged strip of 4. Very Fine. (Hellas 24a). 148**35€ 5l yellow-green in used strip of 3 (pos.102-104), deformed “5” on control number (Kound. 36.3.c/pos.103). Very ne and very rare. (Hellas 25a). 149o280€ 5l green, used. Large margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 25a). o45€
www.karamitsos.com51Public & Live Internet Auction 700 150 10l. red-orange in mint pair (pos.105-106/2nd setting). Full original gum. Superb and scarce. (Hellas 26a). 151*750€
10l red-orange in used pair (pos.71-72), inverted “0” on control number (Kound. 37.4/pos.71). Pos.71 stamp with enormous margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 26aNb+26a).
153o35€
10l red-orange (pos.5), both “0” and “0” inverted on control number (Kound. 37.5), used. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 26aNc).
o200€
10l red-orange in pair (pos.81-82/2nd setting) tied by “38” (ΛΕΩΝΙΔΙΟΝ) cds. Superb. (Hellas 26a).
152ο35€
A.Karamitsos52 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 154
155*4500€
20l. blue (pos.1), “0” inverted on control number (Kound. 38.2), unused. Fine and rare in unused. (Hellas 27aNb).
157(*)250€
10l. reddish esh (Salmon) in mint copy, good margins all around, plate aw “indentation of the top frame line” (pos.84), full original gum. Certi cates by F.E.C. (1951), O.Vlastos (1989) and M.Tseriotis (2003). Fine and extremely rare. (Hellas 26b).
10l. red-orange on greenish yellow (pos.94/2nd setting), used. Very ne. (Hellas 26c).
156o50€
20l sky-blue in pair (pos.95-96) tied by “97” (ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΙΑ ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ) cds. Grooms characteristic “0” No.27 (pos.95). Very ne. (Hellas 27a). o40€
www.karamitsos.com53Public & Live Internet Auction 700 158 20l sky-blue (pos.150), used. Very large/enormous margins all around. A gem item, scarce in this quality. (Hellas 27a). 159o17€ Letter sheet cover fr. with 40l. grey-mauve on blue, canc. dotted “106” and “ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ*28.ΙΟΥΝ.71”, endorsed “Via Constantinopol” to Taganrog. Boxed “PD”, via “ODECCA*8.JUL.1871”, arr. “TAGANROG*15.JUL.1871”. Very ne. (Hellas 28a). 160C70€ 40l. mauve on blue in mint strip of 3 (pos.126-128), wrong C.F. “20” corrected to “40” (Kound. 39.1/pos.127). Very ne and rare. (Hellas 40b+40bNf). *1200€
A.Karamitsos54 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 161 40l mauve on greenish, used. Very large/even margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 28c). 162o20€ 80l rose-carmine in mint bl.8 (pos.105-108/115-118). Grooms characteristic “0” No.6 (pos.115/1873 setting). Lower strip mint never hinged. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 29a). 163*/**850€ 80l rose-carmine (pos.114) canc. “ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ*23.ΦΕΒΡ.77” (late use). Plate aw thin circle and keyhole shaped “0” on control numbers (Kound. 40.3). Very ne appearance but upper le corner creased ironed out. Still ne and attractive for this. (Hellas 29aCF2Nl). ο50€
www.karamitsos.com55Public & Live Internet Auction 700 164 80l. carmine in mint block of 4 (pos.137-138/147-148/1873 setting). Grooms characteristic “0” No.10 and No.15 on pos.147 and 137 acordingly. Very Fine. (Hellas 29b). 166*250€ Prepaid cover from Patras to Glarus, Swiss. Inscribed “Via Marsiglia”, fr. with 40l grey-mauve on blue and 80l rose-carmine in pair (to pay the double rate for carriage by French steamer), tied by “9” Patras cds and boxed “PD”. Postmarks “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*7. ΜΑΙΟΣ.69” (depart), “ΠΕΙΡΑΙΕΥΣ*8.ΜΑΙΟΣ.69”, “GRECE MARSEILLE*25.MAI.69” and “MULHOUSE*27.MAI.69” in France, “FELDKIRCH*28/5/69” in Austria, “CHURZURICH*28.V.69”, arr. “GLARUS*29.MAI.69”. A ne and rare Greece Switzerland cover. (Hellas 28a + 22a). C450€
A.Karamitsos56 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 1671870SpecialAthensPrinting 1l light reddish brown in mint le marginal pair. Partly lack of gum due to hinge removal and a closing corner at lower right. Very ne - superb. (Hellas 30a). 168*80€ 1l reddish brown, used. Superb and scarce in this quality. (Hellas 30b). 165o60€ 80l carmine (pos.86/1873 setting), Groom’s characteristic “0” No.18, used. Very ne. (Hellas 29b). o65€
169 20 Lepta 1870 special issue plate reconstruction, all 150 positions complete. Two pos.21 stamps included, one with control mumber “02” with “0” inverted (Kound. 42.6), while the other with control number corrected to “20”. Position 1-2 in used pair, all the rest in used singles. Most of the stamps of rst choise. Very important and very di cult to be collected, normally it takes years to accumulate. (Hellas 31b+31c+31cNdII). o3250€
www.karamitsos.com57Public & Live Internet Auction 700
A.Karamitsos58 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 170 20l deep greyish blue (bleu de Sevres) tied by “40” cds (ΛΕΒΑΔΕΙΑ). Very large/even margins all around. Superb. Very rare in this quality. (Hellas 31a). 171o60€ 20l sky-blue in used strip of 3 (pos.31-33). Superb and rare. (Hellas 31b). 172o180€ 20l sky-blue (pos.21), “02” instead of “20” with “0” inverted (Kound. 42.6), used. Very ne. (Hellas 31bNdII). 1871/2o160€173Printings 1l red-brown, mint. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 32a). *100€
www.karamitsos.com59Public & Live Internet Auction 700 174 2l yellow-bistre in mint right marginal bl.6. Five never hinged stamps. Very ne. (Hellas 33a). 175*/**40€ 2l rose-bistre in mint never hinged right marginal strip of 3. Superb. (Hellas 33b). 176**25€ 5l yellow-green in used pair. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 34a). 178o150€ 5l sage-green in upper marginal copy, used. Impressive deep color shade. Superb. (Hellas 34b). o60€
181o40€
20l. blue (pos.97), unused. Very ne and scarce in unused. (Hellas 35c). (*)200€
180ο70€
A.Karamitsos60 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 177 5l. sage-green in right marginal strip of 4 on fragment canc. “ΓΥΘΕΙΟΝ*2.ΑΠΡ.74”. Marginal copy with scissors cut, still ne - very ne and very rare. (Hellas 34b). 179Δ400€
20l sky-blue in used strip of 3 (pos.1-3/2nd or 3rd setting). Grooms characteristic “0” No.21 (pos.1). Superb. (Hellas 35a).
20l grey-blue in used pair (pos.122-123/2nd or 3rd setting), plate aw thin circle (pos.123). Also Grooms characteristic “0” No.3 (pos.123). Very ne. (Hellas 35b+35bCF2).
20l steel-blue (pos.16), double impression of the digit “2” of the control number in a distance of 1.8mm horizontally (Kound. 47.1.m), tied by “67” (ΣΥΡΟΣ) cds. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 35dNoI).
o1500€
www.karamitsos.com61Public & Live Internet Auction 700 182 20l blue in used pair (pos.88-89), “02” instead of “20” (Kound.47.3/pos.89). Pos 88 stamp creased vertically while pos.89 superb. Scarce in pair. (Hellas 35c+35cNd). 183o150€
184o80€
20l steel-blue (deep shade) in used vertical strip of 3 (pos.81/91/101/3rd setting). Grooms characterisitc “0” No.5 (pos.91). A couple of narrow parts at le , still very ne for this. (Hellas 35d).
A.Karamitsos62 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 185
187o20€
“ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*14.ΜΑΙΟΣ.73”.
40l bistre on greenish, doulbe control numbers (Kound. 48.2) tied by “1” (ΑΘΗΝΑΙ) cds. A small tear at upper le in margin just cuts frame line, still ne for this very rare control number error. Ex Maximus. (Hellas 36bNoI). o250€
186o50€
20l deep blue (pos.40), used. Superb. (Hellas 35e).
40l rose-bistre on greenish, used. Enormous/even margins all around. A gem item. Very rare in this quality. (Hellas 36b). 188o40€
A case not mentioned in Koundouros study. Very ne, rare and very interesting for the determination of the settings. (Hellas 35dNk).
20l steel blue (pos.119), widely spaced control numbers (Kound.47.6), canc.
www.karamitsos.com63Public & Live Internet Auction 700 189 40l yellow-bistre on greenish (pos.15), “0” inverted on control number (Kound.48.3), used. One closing corner but still very ne for this. Rare. (Hellas 36cNb). 190o650€
Prepaid entire letter from Corfu to Tangarog, via Constantinopoli. Franked with 2 pairs of 20l blue and 40l rose-bistre on greenish, all tied by “106” cds, canc. “ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ*22.ΜΑΙΟΣ.72”, via “ODECCA*2.JUN.1872”, arr. “TAGANROG*6.JUN.1872”. Very ne. (Hellas 35c+36b).
EL250€
A.Karamitsos64 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 1911871/76MeshedPaper 1l grey-brown in mint le marginal bl.4 with printers mark. Lower pair mint never hinged. Very ne. (Hellas 37a). 192*/**75€ 1l brown in mint bl.6. Lower bl.4 u/m. Very ne. (Hellas 37b). */**130€
www.karamitsos.com65Public & Live Internet Auction 700 194 2l grey-bistre in mint bl.4. Lower pair u/m. A gum crack runs the lower pair while a lighter one the right pair, common for this type of gum. Still ne for this rare multiple. (Hellas 38a). 195*/**800€
193*300€ 1l
o70€
5l green with double control number (Kound. 51.2.2), mint. Full original gum. Very ne and rare in mint. (Hellas 39bNoI). brown (pos.44), plate aw broken plate, used. Very ne. Scarce in used, especially in this quality. (Hellas 37bFa).
196
o100€
5l emerald in used pair. Impressive color shade. Very ne. (Hellas 39d).
5l deep green in used strip of 4 (pos.24-27). Plate aw thin circle (pos.27). In addition deformed “5” on control number (Kound. 51.5.a/pos.25). A case not mentioned by Koundouros. Position 27 stamp with lower right corner creased, still ne - very ne for this. Interesting and rare. (Hellas 39e+39eCF2).
5l greyish green in right marginal used strip of 4. A couple of light thin spots, usual for large multiples on this kind of paper, overall still ne - very ne and scarce. (Hellas 39c).
A.Karamitsos66 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
198o60€
197o80€
www.karamitsos.com67Public & Live Internet Auction 700 199 10l. orange in used strip of 4 (pos.61-64). Very ne. (Hellas 40a). 200o150€ 10l. orange, inverted control number (Kound.52.4), mint. Full original gum. Very ne for this very rare in mint CF error. (Hellas 40aNm). 201*350€ 10l red-orange in vertical marginal pair with displaced control numbers (Kound 52.13), canc. “ΑΓΡΙΝΙΟΝ*16.ΦΕΒΡ.76”. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 40b). o90€
A.Karamitsos68 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 202 10l orange-vermilion (pos.91), “0” instead of “10” on control numbers (Kound 52.9), canc. “ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ (ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ)*20.ΝΟΕΜ.75”. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 40cNh). 203o140€
204(*)1200€
10l. orange-vermilion on lavender, unused. Very ne and rare in unused. (Hellas 40d).
10l orange-vermilion on lavender (pos.117), keyhole shaped “0” on control number (Kound. 52.12), used. Superb. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 40dNlI).
205o120€
o1200€
10l orange on blue paper, used. Very ne. A major rarity as very few copies are known. (Hellas 40e).
www.karamitsos.com69Public & Live Internet Auction 700 207 Patras Error No1: 20l blue with control number “20” printed on face (Kound. 53.1), canc. “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*17.ΝΟΕΜ.72”. Ex. H. Geo rey Jones collection, as described in “ e Philotelic Journal/Jan-Mar 1963” by A.L.Pemberton. ree or four copies are known from this very impressive control number error. Faults but a major rarity. (Hellas 41dNq). ο40000€
209o3000€
A.Karamitsos70 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 206 20l deep blue (pos.118), keyhole shaped “0” on control number (Kound. 53.10), used. Very ne. (Hellas 41bNlI). 208o50€
o100€
20l blue, double control number, one in mirror printing (Kound. 53.5), canc. “ΠΕΙΡΑΙΕΥΣ”, a case not mentioned in Koundouros study. ree margins but very rare and impressive. (Hellas 41d).
20l indigo blue in used vertical strip of 3. Very ne in appearance, a small diagonal crease a ecting 2 stamps, insigni cant for this rare used strip. Impressive colour shade. (Hellas 41e).
210o25€
www.karamitsos.com71Public & Live Internet Auction 700 211 20l lilac-blue, used. Very large margins all around. Scarce in this quality, especially for this type of paper. Superb. (Hellas 41f). 212o18€
40l dull olive-green on blue in pair canc. “ΧΑΛΚΙΣ*1?.ΟΚΤ.77”. Superb and rare, especially in this quality. (Hellas 42Ia). 213o100€ 40l dull olive-green on blue, used. Large/even margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 42Ia). 20l indigo blue in used pair. Superb. Scarce in this quality. (Hellas 41e). o65€
October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
216 40l greyish magenta on blue (pos.71), plate aw defect in the lower corner of the neck. Also double white line running the medallion. is printing error observed in positions 71-80 during 1871-72 printings. It has been found on pos.72 on meshed paper 20 lepta stamp and on pos.75, 77, 78, 79 and 80 on 1871/72 20 leptas (see Philoteleia No.672/2012 page 15). Superb and interesting. (Hellas 42IIa).
*200€
214o350€
40l greyish magenta on blue, double control numbers in a distance of 1mm vertically and 0.5mm horizontally, tied by “2” (Piraeus) cds (Kound. 54.2.b) in upper margrinal copy. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 42IIaNoI). 40l bronze on blue canc. “ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ (ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ)*24.ΑΠΡ.75”. Impressive color shade. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 42Ic).
A.Karamitsos72
215o70€
217o24€
40l greyish magenta on blue, mint. Full original gum. Very ne and rare in mint, especially in this quality. (Hellas 42IIa).
Prepaid cover fr. with dull grey-mauve on blue canc. “ΣΥΡΑ*6.ΜΑΡΤ.74” to Athens. Persumably the cover forwarded to Smyrna and Rhodos. On reverse “LLOYD AGENZIE SMIRNE*19/3” and two-line “RHODUS23.MAR” Austrian P.O. postmarks. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 42IIb). C200€
www.karamitsos.com73Public & Live Internet Auction 700 218 40l greyish magenta on blue (pos.84), uneven control numbers (Kound.54.9), used. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 42IIa). 219o40€
220o100€
40l dull grey-mauve on blue in le marginal pair canc. “ΠΕΙΡΑΙΕΥΣ*25.ΙΑΝ.73”. Enormous margins all around. Gem item, very rare in this quality as a used pair. (Hellas 42IIb).
EL350€
October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
40l deep bright purple on blue (Groseille), used. Very ne. Rare, especially in this quality. (Hellas 42IId).
A.Karamitsos74
222o30€
223o350€
Triple weight entire letter from “MESSINA”, Italy via “GALLIPOLI*9.DIC.72”, marked “195” and fr. on arrival with 3x5l deep green, 4x40l greysih magenta on blue and 20l deep blue tied by Corfu lozenge “106” cds and canc. “ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ*28.ΝΟΕΜ.73”. Very ne. (Hellas 39e+42IIa+35e).
221 40l purplish mauve on blue (pos.122), Grooms characteristic “0” No.27, used. Superb. (Hellas 42IIc).
www.karamitsos.com75Public & Live Internet Auction 700 224 Prepaid entire letter fr. with 5x1l light greyish brown (strip of 3 and pair), 20l blue and 40l dull grey-mauve on blue canc. “ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ*11.ΟΚΤ.73”, via “BRINDISI*24. OCT.73”, arr. “GALLIPOLI”. Also boxed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI AUSTRIACI”. Uncommon franking. Fine and scarce. (Hellas 23b+41d+42IIb). 1876EL250€225ParisPrinting 30l yellowish-brown, canc. “...ΑΙ*6.ΜΑΙΟΣ.76”. is is the earliest date of use for this stamp so far recorded. Upper le corner creased but still ne for this. Important. (Hellas 43a). 226o100€ 30l yellowish brown, canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*19.ΜΑΙΟΣ.76”. Enormous margins all around. A gem item, rare in this quality. (Hellas 43a). o40€
A.Karamitsos76 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 228 60l deep green on green in right marginal copy canc. “ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ...27...77”. Large - enormous margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 44a). 229o30€ 60l. deep green (pos.R133), plate aw scratch in the medallion, large margins all around, used. Superb and Rare. (Hellas 44a60F2). 227o300€ 60l deep green on green (pos.49L), plate aw incomplete casing, mint. Superb and rare. (Hellas 44a60F1). *60€
www.karamitsos.com77Public & Live Internet Auction 700 2301876/77AthensPrinting 30l olive-brown (very ne impression), canc. “ΚΕ(ΡΚΥΡΑ)*30.ΙΑΝ.81” in blue. Very ne and very rare. (Hellas 45a). 231o80€ Entire letter fr. with 30l. light olive-brown ( ne impression), canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*15. ΜΑΡΤ.81”, arr. “PADOVA*1.4.81”. Flap on reverse with leholes. Stamps superb and very rare. Signed Diena. (Hellas 45a). EL80€
A.Karamitsos78 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 232 Cover fr. with 30l brown canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*23.?.81” to Padova, via Cefallinia and Brindisi. On Cefallinia oval maritime cachet “Ν.Μ.ΑΘΑΝΑΣΟΥΛΗΣ/ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΑΤΜΟΠΛΟΙΑ/ΑΓΙΑ ΕΥΦΗΜΙΑ”, via “BRINDISI*12.?.81”, arr. “PADOVA”. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 45b). 233C500€ Double weight envelope fr. with 2x30l brown (to pay the double UPU rate) canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*21.ΜΑΡΤ.81”, boxed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI”, arr. MUNCHEN*8. APR.81”. Very ne. (Hellas 45b). C50€
www.karamitsos.com79Public & Live Internet Auction 700 234 60l deep green, used. Superb. (Hellas 46a). 236o20€ 60l dark green on thin paper (5.9μ) in right marginal copy. Superb. (Hellas 46bPa). 235o32€ 60l dark green in used right marginal strip of 3. Superb and scarce. (Hellas 46b). o170€
5l. yellow-green with double control number in a distance of 1.5mm vertically with the second number printed lighter (Kound. 61.1.b), canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ”. Upper right corner closing, just touches frame line at a point. Still ne for this. Rare. (Hellas 49bNoI).
1l dark brownish purple in sheet corner copy (pos.10) canc. “ΤΡΙΠΟΛΙΣ*29.ΙΑΝ.7?”. Superb and very scarce in this quality. (Hellas 47a).
238o30€
1l deep dark brown in le marginal pair canc. “ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ*26.ΑΠΡ.77”. Superb. Very scarce in this quality, especially in used pair. (Hellas 47b).
A.Karamitsos80 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 2371875/80CreamPaper
239o70€
241o300€
5l emerald, used. Large margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 49e). o50€
www.karamitsos.com81Public & Live Internet Auction 700 240 5l. deep yellow-green in marginal block of 4 (pos.6-7/16-17), two tiny thin spots at upper right, but overall a very ne block, mint. (Hellas 49c). 242**/*320€
o3000€
5l. green in used strip of 3. Middle stamp without CF, mentioned in Koundouros book (page 180). Upper margin narrow touches frame line at top right in middle stamp which is also thinned. Still ne for this. Very rare, as two such strips are known, and impressive. (Hellas 49g+49gNp).
10l orange on white on used le marginal pair. Superb. (Hellas 50a).
245o35€
10l orange (pos.1), “0” instead of “10” on control number (Kound. 62.6), used. Superb. Scarce in this quality. (Hellas 50bNh).
10l orange in used pair (pos.61-62), “00” with second “0” inverted (Kound. 62.7/ pos.62). Very ne. (Hellas 50b+50bNeII).
10l orange (pos.50), plate aw lines in the spandrel, used. Very large margins all around. A Gem item!! (Hellas 50b10F9).
A.Karamitsos82 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 243
246o70€
244o80€
o20€
10l. red-orange in strip of 3 (pos.77-79). On pos.77 inverted keyhole shaped “0”, on pos.78 inverted “0” and on pos.79 inverted “0” and deformed “1” (Kound. 62.12.2+62.9+62.16.b). Also plate aw “double dot in the upper inscription” (pos.79), used. Paper porous in pos.78. Very ne and extremely rare. (Hellas 50cNlII+50cNb+50cNbvar).
248o1000€
www.karamitsos.com83Public & Live Internet Auction 700 247
10l red-orange (pos.93), plate aw Greek border connected to the circle. Also, uneven control numbers (Kound. 62.14), used. Superb. Scarce in this quality. (Hellas 50c10F21).
249o50€
10l red-orange (pos.10), “110” instead of “10” due to spacers edge printing (Kound. 62.15), used. Enormous margins all around. Gem item, scarce in this quality. (Hellas 50c). o50€
A.Karamitsos84 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 250 10l red-orange (pos.5) canc. “ΠΕΙΡΑΙΕΥΣ*?.ΙΑΝ.77”, with the edge of the spacer printed at top in a distance 5.5mm above the control number (Kound. 62.18). Very ne, very rare and impressive. (Hellas 50c). 251o250€ 10l orange on yellowish canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*6.ΝΟΕΜ.76”. Earliest date of use so far recorded (previously mentioned earliest date 24.2.77). Large margins but a tiny thin, still rare and important. (Hellas 50d). 252o100€ 10l orange on yellowish in used pair (pos.1-2). Enormous margins all around. Outstanding item! (Hellas 50d). o45€
253o90€
255o120€
20l blue canc. “ΝΑΞΟΣ*10.ΙΟΥΝ.77”, double control numbers in a distance of 5.5mm vertically (Kound. 63.6.e). Lower right corner creased and a thin but still ne for this impressive control number error. (Hellas 51bNoI).
20l indigo blue (pos.31), inverted keyhole shaped “0” (Kound. 62.10.2), used. Very ne to superb. (Hellas 51dNlII).
20l light prussian blue on white (pos.100), plate aw white line behind the head. Also, displaced control numbers (Kound.63.16), canc. “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ”. Very ne and scarce. (Hellas 51a20F20). o30€
20l royal blue (pos.?), Groom’s characteristic “0” No.27, used. Impressive color shade. Very ne. (Hellas 51c). 256o20€
www.karamitsos.com85Public & Live Internet Auction 700 254
A.Karamitsos86 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 257 20l prussian blue (pos.142), widely spaced control numbers with “0” inverted (Kound. 63.14), used. Very ne. (Hellas 51eNkII). 258o60€
20l ultramarine in used strip of 3. Very ne. (Hellas 51f).
259o90€
20l ultramarine, double control number in a distance of 1mm horizontally and 0.5mm vertically (Kound. 63.6.m), canc. “ΣΥΡΑ*17.ΑΠΡ...”. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 51fNoI).
20l ultramarine with meshed background, used. Superb and rare, especially in this quality. (Hellas 51fVa).
o350€
261o250€
www.karamitsos.com87Public & Live Internet Auction 700
Patras error with the control number displaced vertically: 20l ultramarine with “2” inverted with complete arch and the control number displaced vertically (Kound. 63.3.3), used. One sheet printed, only 3-4 copies known to exist. Stamp intact with four margins all around, two large/two narrow. Very ne for this very impressive control number error. A major rarity. (Hellas 51fNaI).
20l ultramarine (pos.74), keyhole shaped “0” (Kound. 63.10), used. Very large/even margins all around. Superb. Scarce in this quality. (Hellas 51fNlI). o50€
262 20l ultramarine (pos.81), “02” instead of “20” with “0” inverted (Kound. 63.8), used. Very ne. (Hellas 51fNdII).
260o120€
263o5000€
A.Karamitsos88 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 264 20l ultramarine, displaced control number, vertically (Kound. 63.16) canc. “(ΚΟΡΙΝΘΟΣ) (5)*?.ΟΚΤ.79”. ree copies known with vertically displaced control number. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 51f). 265o100€ 20l grey-bistre (pos.31), inverted keyhole shaped “0” (Kound. 64.1) canc. “ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΣ*30.ΝΟΕΜ.83”. Very ne in appearance but a tiny thin spot. Still ne for this extremely rare in used control number error. (Hellas 52aNl). 266o200€ 40l rose-bistre (pos.80), deformed “4” (Kound.64.3.a), used. Very ne. (Hellas 52b). o30€
269o250€
1l red-brown in mint never hinged bl.6. Double impression, one albino. Superb, impressive and very rare. (Hellas 53c).
**200€
1l grey-brown, 2l grey-bistre, 5l green, 10l orange on yellow, 40l dull violet-brown and 20l dull rosine (aniline), all ovpt “SPECIMEN”. 2l value with an oily stain at bottom, still very ne and hard to accomplish. (Hellas 53eS+54aS+55cS+56eS+58bS+59IIbs).
268S140€
www.karamitsos.com89Public & Live Internet Auction 700 2671880/86AthensPrinting
1l deep red-brown on yellowish (paper thickness 6.3μ/pos.55), plate aw broken plate, used and very rare. (Hellas 53aFb).
A.Karamitsos90 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 273 5l emerald in mint pair. A light horizontal natural paper fold giving the impression of gum crack. Very impressive colour shade. Very ne and very rare in mint, especially in pair. (Hellas 55a). 271*800€ 1l deep red-brown with quadrille background, unused. Very ne for this. Very rare as less than 10 copies reported. (Hellas 53dVa). 270o500€ 1l red-brown in used le marginal strip of 3. Enormous margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 53c). 272o18€ 2l grey-bistre, used. Large - very large margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 54a). o17€
5l green in mint never hinged corner bl.4 (pos.1-2/11-12) with partial double impression. Very coarse printing. A natural paper fold runs the le pair without a ecting the stamps. A trace of hinge on selvage only. Superb and impressive. (Hellas 55c).
275**80€
277o100€
www.karamitsos.com91Public & Live Internet Auction 700 274
5l deep oily yellow-green in mint pair (pos.27-28), plate aw thin circle (pos.27). Very intense oily impression. Very ne and impressive. (Hellas 55fCF2+55f). *60€
5l. green, used. A clear very close double impression of the stamp. Very ne, rare and impressive. (Hellas 55c).
A.Karamitsos92 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 278 10l. orange in marginal block of 8, canc. “ΧΑΛΚΙΣ*8.ΟΚΤ.91” and “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*9. ΟΚΤ.91” on arrival or transit. One stamp with faults still ne and scarce. (Hellas 56d). 276o120€ Printed matter fr. with 5l canc. “ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*2?.ΙΟΥΝ.1884” to Dusseldorf, endorsed “VIA:BRINDISI”. Linear cahcet “Paquebot.” Lower right corner just cut o . Fine and rare. (Hellas 55c). Doc200€
40l lilac - red, used. Very ne, impressive and very rare. (Hellas 58). o100€
10l orange on yellow-orange paper in strip of 3 canc. “ΠΑΞΟΙ”. A light horizontal crease runs the strip, while middle stamp creased vertically as well. Signed ZEIS. Still ne for this. (Hellas 56e).
www.karamitsos.com93Public & Live Internet Auction 700 279
281o300€
20l ultramarine, used. Large/even margins all around. Superb. (Hellas 57a).
283o50€
280o100€
20l. ultramarine quadrille background in right marginal copy, used. Upper right corner creased, ironed-out, still ne for this. (Hellas 57aVa).
A.Karamitsos94 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 284 20l deep carmine in mint le marginal copy in oily impression with printers mark. Superb. (Hellas 59Ib). 282*75€ 40l light dull violet - brown in used bl.4 (pos.18-19/28-29), plate aw missing frame line and part of the inscription (pos.19). Very ne and impressive. Scarce. (Hellas 58c+58c40F1). 285o100€ 20l bright rosine in mint bl.4 with intense mirror printing on gum side. Very ne and impressive. (Hellas 59IIa). */**30€
www.karamitsos.com95Public & Live Internet Auction 700 286 20l dull rosine (pos.141) perf 11 1/2 with oval cahcet “ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ” in blue, complete. Very ne. (Hellas 59IIb). 287*20€ 30l grey-ultramarine (pos.10R), plate aw broken plate (pipe), used. Superb. Rare in this quality. (Hellas 60aFa). 288o180€ 30l. slate blue (pos.20R), plate aw white line at the upper part of the stamp, used. Superb. (Hellas 60b30F6). 289o80€ 30l deep ultramarine in used strip of 3. Superb. (Hellas 60c). o45€
A.Karamitsos96 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 290 Entire letter handwritten “Εν Βωλω 14 Ιανουαρίου 1883”, fr. with 5l green and 20l deep carmine canc. administrative “ΥΓΕΙΟΝ. ΣΤΑΘΜΑΡΧΕΙΟΝ ΣΟΥΡΠΗΣ” in blue, to essaloniki. Very ne and very rare. (Hellas 55c+59Ib). EntireEL600€ 291Letters&CoversBearingLargeHermesHeads€ Entire letter fr. with 30kop Russian stamp canc. “TAGANROG*25.DEC.1865” and circular “FRANCO” to Syros. Endorsed “Via Odecca” (route via Odecca and Constantinopoli) and marked “80”, fr. on arrival with 80l carmine canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*8.ΙΑΝ.66”. Signed Tseriotis. Very ne and rare. (Hellas 22b). EL800€
www.karamitsos.com97Public & Live Internet Auction 700 292 Double weight front cover fr. with 2x15sld Lombardo-Venetto 5th issue stamps canc. “GALATZ*12/9” to Syra. Marked “40”, fr. on arrival with 40l greyish rose on grey-lilac to pay the Greek double fee, canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*19.ΣΕΠΤ.66”. Very ne and extremely rare postal history item. (Hellas 20IIa). 293Δ1500€ Letter sheet from Constantinople (Turquie) 18.9.1867 underpaid with 40cts instead of 50cts “A ranchissement Insu sant” to Athens 8.11 taxed with the reduced amount of 50 lepta. Fine and rare. EL800€
295EL700€
Entire letter fr. with 10sld Austrian Levant stamp, canc. “LLOYD AGENZIE COSTANTINOPEL*30/1” to Syros. Marked “20”, fr. on arrival with 20l sky-blue canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*?.ΙΑΝ.69”. Signed M.Tseriotis. A rare and important postal history item. (Hellas 27a). EL1200€
A.Karamitsos98 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 294
Entire letter fr. with 20kop+10kop Russian stamps canc. “TAGANROG*4.?.1869” to Athens. Endorsed “Via Odecca and Constantinopoli” and marked “45”, fr. on arrival with 40l mauve on blue and 5l olive-green canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*17.ΙΑΝ.70”. Stamps removed for examination and remount on cover, still very ne and rare. V(Hellas 20Ib+17c).
amountso it is called “the mystery 45l.”. A clean and beautiful combination cover. EL800€
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www.karamitsos.com99Public & Live Internet Auction 700 296 Cover (envelope) fr. with 10sld Austrian Levant canc. “CAVALLA*8/5” to Athens. Marked “20”, fr. on arrival with 2x10l. orange tied by “1” Athens lozenge cds and canc. (on reverse) “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*2.ΙΟΥΝ.71”. Also on reverse transit postmark “ΣΥΡΟΣ*1.IOYN.71”. Signed O.Vlastos and certi cate by P.Holcombe (1986). A smal part of ap is missing but still a ne and rare postal history item. (Hellas 40a). 297C800€
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A.Karamitsos100 October 1st, 2022 / Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens 298 Letter from Lyon 8.2.1872 franked with 50cts instead of 60cts “A ranchissement Insu sant” unpaid letter costs 90l. french tax gure 40 with ship “Tanais U4” to Athens 4.2.1872. Rate unpaid 90l.-50=40l. (earliest use of 40l. Meshed paper). Fine and rare. 299EL750€ Cover from London 24.10.1872 underpaid with 3d instead of 8d marked “Insufciently Prepaid” taxed in Athens with 80l. Rate 3dx11.5=34 1/2l. unpaid costs 115l.-34 1/2=80l. Fine combination. C550€
www.karamitsos.com101Public & Live Internet Auction 700 300 Double weight entire letter written “Χιος την 24/8 Μαρτίου 1873”, fr. with 10sld Austrian Levant stamp canc. “SCIO CESME” to Syros. Marked with “40”, fr. on arrival with 40l greyish magenta on blue to pay the double Greek rate, tied by “67” lozenge cds and canc. “ΣΥΡΑ*25.ΜΑΡΤ.73”. Fine and rare. (Hellas 42IIa). EL250€
