Lot 05001

Prepaid EL from Limassol, Cyprus, to Piraeus, Greece, dated 25 Aug. 1862, canc. Austrian two-line “LARNACA/8 SEPT.” and “FRANCA” both in black, arr. “ΠΕΙΡΑIΕΥΣ*31.ΑΥΓ.62”. On arrival, marked with manuscr. large “X” (fee paid from Cyprus to Greece) on front and “20” (lepta – inland fee) on front and reverse, all in red crayon. Fee collected & affixed 20l. blue (Hellas 13IIb), canc. lozenge “2”. Extremely rare.