cover 1862 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Patras (Greece), bearing 1d. stars (2), 1855-57 6d. and 1862-64 4d. tied by London "12" numerals and showing black "INSUFFICIENTLY/STAMPED" at left, affixed with Greek first type 5l., 20l. and 40l. cancelled by "6" in diamond of dots; both 1d.'s defective and the 40l. cut-into at left but still a rare and most attractive item. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1056

1056

cover 1862 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Patras (Greece), bearing 1d. stars (2), 1855-57 6d. and 1862-64 4d. tied by London "12" numerals and showing black "INSUFFICIENTLY/STAMPED" at left, affixed with Greek first type 5l., 20l. and 40l. cancelled by "6" in diamond of dots; both 1d.'s defective and the 40l. cut-into at left but still a rare and most attractive item. Photo

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cover 1862 (24 Nov.) entire letter to Patras (Greece), bearing 1d. stars (2), 1855-57 6d. and 1862-64 4d. tied by London "12" numerals and showing black "INSUFFICIENTLY/STAMPED" at left, affixed with Greek first type 5l., 20l. and 40l. cancelled by "6" in diamond of dots; both 1d.'s defective and the 40l. cut-into at left but still a rare and most attractive item. Photo