Greece 1861/1961 - Rich collection including Hermes heads

Extensive collection of stamps from Greece and Greek Territories (1861–1961), neatly organized in an insertion album. Contents and highlights: Classic Greece: Large Hermes Heads (1861–1875, various printings and control numbers) and Small Hermes Heads (1886–1893). Olympic Games: Issues from 1896 and 1906 (Athens). Crete: Provisional overprints (ΠΡΟΣΩΡΙΝΗ ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΣΙΣ), local issues Rethymno (Russian occupation) and Foreign Post Offices (French & Italian). Greek Territories & Occupation: Autonomous Epirus, North Epirus, Thrace (Διοίκησις Δυτικής Θράκης / Allied) and Turkey/Smyrna occupation. Jubilees & Airmail (1924–1961): including Lord Byron (1924), Navarino (1927), 100 Years of Independence (1930), early airmail issues and Europe CEPT. Condition: Mixed quality — primarily canceled, with also unused/mint (especially for the territorial issues). View the photos for your own impression. Everything is shown.

Estimate:$43.76

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