Lot 04131

‘2.4.1934, Commercial air cover from Athens to Patras, carried by Aeroespresso Italiana, franked with 4x25l. + 2dr. ”Views” plus 3x1dr. & BISECTED 1dr. Aeroespresso air stamps, posted 2.4.1934 & arrived 3.4.1934. In the last week of March & first days of April 1934, the Athens P.O. ran out of 50l. stamps and as a special case the public was allowed to put a bisected 1dr. stamp on cover to complete the airmail fee of 2,50drs. ONLY 5 COVERS KNOWN.’