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lot # 6542 - ionische inseln vorphilatelie
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1821 (March 3/15): Entire letter from Paxos to Corfu, struck with circular "POSTA DELLA ISOLA DI PAXO" in red ink - the earliest recorded usage thus - and, on arrival with fine circular "ISOLE / IONIE" in greenish ink with manuscript rate "1¼" (pence) to pay. Minor worm holes not affecting the appearance of an important and rare entire.
Provenance: Collection Elvo Hut, Karamitsos, Athens, 30 Nov 1991, lot 115.
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