Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

1880: Large Hermes 20 l. bright rosine, a fine example used on cover from Ithaca to Lefkada, boldly tied by circular "ΠPAKTOP. ATMOΠΛOIAΣ AIΓAIOY / P.M.C. & Co. / EN IΘAKH" (Agency of the Aegean Steamship PMC & Co. in Ithaca) in black. A superb strike of this rare marking on a most attractive cover.