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Lots & Collections, British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859 (June 15):
Album page with four margin Plate Proof in black, issued stamps
with (½ d.) orange unused (12, including a block of four) and a
rare single used example cancelled in blue; (1 d.) blue unused with
six examples, (2 d.) carmine unused (5) and a rare used example
cancelled in blue; together with a page with forgereis (4); all
generally fair to very fine, a scarce group Gi = £ 3'000
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (½ d.) orange, a single
example ...more British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (½ d.) orange, a single example with large margins on three sides, roughly separated at top and just touched, used on reverse of 13 July 1859 cover from Cefalonia to Corfu tied by fair strike of framed "FRANCA" handstamp in blue with oval "PD" below denoting the '1' to pay and reverse with small Corfu cds in black (July 4g). An exceptionally rare issue on letter - just three covers are recorded with a single ½ d. adhesive - this being one of the rarest "Number One's" of the World on letter. Cert. Stanley Gibbons (November 1963). Provenance: Collection Elvo Hut, Karamitsos, Athens, 30 Nov 1991, lot 166
1859: (½ d.) orange with clear to large margins all round and (1
d.) ...more 1859: (½ d.) orange with clear to large margins all round and (1 d.) blue wih ample to large margins all round, used on 1859 cover from Cefalonia to Corfu, each stamp cancelled by manuscript pen cross and the 1 d. additionally cancelled by hooded "Cefalonia" datestamp in blue with Corfu arrival cds in black (July 3) on reverse. File folds well away from the adhesives, an extremely rare and most attractive cover. Signed A. Diena, Friedl. Cert. Simmermacher (2024). Provenance: Mercury Stamp Co., New York, 23-25 May 1951; Harmers, London, 24-25 Nov 1952, lot 334
British Rule: ½d. in B6 "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 1)
British Rule: ½d. in B6 "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 1)
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British Rule: 3 values complete set "Ionian State", m. and mng. VF.
2 ...more British Rule: 3 values complete set "Ionian State", m. and mng. VF. 2 values Signed A.Diena (Hellas 1/3)
Albumblatt aus alter Sammlung mit 4 kpl. Serien, 2 Paaren 2 P. ...more
Albumblatt aus alter Sammlung mit 4 kpl. Serien, 2 Paaren 2 P. und
2mal 1 P., alle ungebr
Ionian Islands, 1859, (1/2p) Orange, (1p) Blue, (2p) Lake (1-3; ...more
Ionian Islands, 1859, (1/2p) Orange, (1p) Blue, (2p) Lake (1-3; SG
1-3). Blocks of four, 1/2p and 1p with sheet margin at left, 2p
with sheet margin at right, original gum, lightly hinged or h.r.,
2p with Major re-entry on bottom right stamp (Position R. 7/12, SG
No. 3a), wonderfully fresh colors, Very Fine, catalogued as
singles, Scott $1,420 (as normal), SG £1,300
British Rule: 3 values complete set "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas
1/3) British Rule: 3 values complete set "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 1/3)
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (1 d.) deep blue, a used
example ...more British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (1 d.) deep blue, a used example in a deep shade with four large margins all round, used on 1862 cover from Kythera to Corfu cancelled by three pen strokes, with "Kythera" despatch cds April 11) in blue adjacent. Pressed file folds well away from the superb adhesive, a charming and extremely rare cover: the sole known stamped cover bearing the first issue used from this island. Cert. Simmermacher (2024)
British Rule: 1d. in B9 "Ionian State", m. Hinge only on first
strip. ...more British Rule: 1d. in B9 "Ionian State", m. Hinge only on first strip. Vertical crease on the third colum, m. F-VF (Hellas 2)
British Rule: 1d. in marginal pair "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 2)
British Rule: 1d. in marginal pair "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 2)
1859 1d blue fine used, close to good margins {U} (Start Price ...more
1859 1d blue fine used, close to good margins {U} (Start Price /
Minimum Bid) = £88.00) (SG catalogue value = £350)
British Rule: 2d. in strip of 4 "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 3)
British Rule: 2d. in strip of 4 "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 3)
British Rule: 2d. in B9 "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 3)
British Rule: 2d. in B9 "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 3)
Austrian Post Offices 1867/74: Austrian Levant 10 s. blue used ...more
Austrian Post Offices 1867/74: Austrian Levant 10 s. blue used on
1875 entire letter to Jannina, Epirus tied by "ALEXANDRIEN" thimble
datestamp (Sept 26) in black, reverse with very scarce Austrian
Consular P.O. "CORFÙ" cds of transit (Oct 19) in black
(Tchilinghirian fig. 463). The cover opens well for Exhibit
display.
Greek Possession 1867/74: Austrian Levant 10 s. blue used on ...more
Greek Possession 1867/74: Austrian Levant 10 s. blue used on 1874
cover to Corfu, tied by SCIO-CESME cds (April 11) in black
(Tchilinghirian fig. 560) in black, charged for internal delivery
with 1872 Large Hermes 20 l. blue (Mi. 41), four margins but small
closed tear, tied by "106" numeral obliterator in black of Kerkyra.
Reverse with Syra cds (March 31j) and Kerkyra cds (April 2j) of
arrival. Signed Calves.
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859 (June 15): 1 d. blue, a ...more
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859 (June 15): 1 d. blue, a used
example in a deep shade with close even margins all round, just
touched within frameline at lower right, on 1862 entire letter from
Zakynthos to Stefano Ralli in Trieste cancelled by four manuscript
ink lines in black with "ZAKYNTHOS" despatch cds (Aug 19) in blue
at left. The 1 d. local charge paid for the letter to be delivered
to the Lloyd steamer. Reverse with Triest arrival (Aug 22) in red.
A very rare and most attractive entire. Cert. Simmermacher (2024).
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1845 (Jan 22): Entire letter ...more
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1845 (Jan 22): Entire letter from
Zante to Athens with circular "♚ / PAID AT ZANTE" in blue with
prepaid rate "5" (pence) in red manuscript and circular "POSTA
PAGATA" manuscript "2" (pence) prepaid, struck with oval "Overseas"
handstamp in black and reverse with both Patras (Jan 25) and Athens
arrival datestamps. Scarce Gi = £ 1'400.
1859 (Oct 22): ½ d. yellow with large margins all round and 1 ...more
1859 (Oct 22): ½ d. yellow with large margins all round and 1 d.
blue, just touched on one side, on large part 1859 cover from Corfu
to Cefalonia endorsed "Via Samo", tied lightly by "FRANCA" oval
handstamp with 'Corfu' cds (Oct 22) in same blue ink alongside and
faint hooded Cefalonia arrival below. An exceptionally rare first
issue franking and most attractive. Sold together with ½ d. yellow
unused and 2 d. carmine unused. Certs. Fulpius (1943), Edgar
Mohrmann (1963). Provenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Mohrmann
sale 112, Hamburg, lot 101.
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859 (June 15): Album page with ...more
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859 (June 15): Album page with four
margin Plate Proof in black, issued stamps with (½ d.) orange
unused (12, including a block of four) and a rare single used
example cancelled in blue; (1 d.) blue unused with six examples and
a cover (addressee's name bleached) from Santa Maura to Venice
cancelled in manuscript (cert. Simmermacher), (2 d.) carmine unused
(5) and a rare used example cancelled in blue; together with a page
with forgereis (4); all generally fair to very fine, a scarce group
Gi = £ 3'000+.
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (½ d.) orange, a single
example ...more British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (½ d.) orange, a single example with large margins all round used on reverse and (1 d.) blue with close to large margins all round, on July 1859 entire letter from Cefalonia to Corfu, each cancelled by pen cross in black ink. Hooded "CEFALONIA" datestamp of despatch in watery blue ink (July 16) and small circular "CORFU" arrival cds in blue on reverse (July 17); the stamps being placed as per regulations: 1 d. inter-island fee on the obverse and ½ d. Lloyd ship fee on reverse. The ½ d. adhesive crossed by file fold but a remarkable and attractive entire bearing this rare issue. Signed Spanos. Cert. Simmermacher (1984).
1937, telegramma da Lero Porto Lago il 26.10.37
1937, telegramma da Lero Porto Lago il 26.10.37
Grecia - Isole Jonie Britanniche - Ioniennes - 1859 Effigie ...more
Grecia - Isole Jonie Britanniche - Ioniennes - 1859 Effigie della
Regina Vittoria, 3 valori serie completa. Catalogo Yvert et Tellier
n. 1/3 nuovi . Firmati Chiavarello. Ottimo stato
Second French Occupation (1807-1809/1814) 1811 (March 30): ...more
Second French Occupation (1807-1809/1814) 1811 (March 30): Entire
letter from Corfu to Firenze, Tuscany struck with fine "POSTA
SETTINSULARE / CORFU" despatch in greenish-blue ink, with framed "3
a. Tassa" handstamp in red of transit applied in Naples with "16 /
AVRIL" arrival in black. Superb and very scarce
Second French Occupation (1807-1809/1814) 1811 (Dec 12): ...more
Second French Occupation (1807-1809/1814) 1811 (Dec 12): Entire
letter from Corfu to Auch, Gers, France struck with superb "POSTA
SETTINSULARE / CORFU" in blue-green ink, with Italian framed "3a.
Tassa" italic handstamp in red adjacent. Rated at "19" décimes due
upon arrival in manuscript. A fine and rare entire. Provenance:
Collection E.E. Yates, Robson Lowe, 31 Oct 1951, lot 76; Corinphila
sale 141, May 2004, lot 2972
1809-1815, British Military Occupation 1814 (Sept 22): Entire
letter ...more 1809-1815, British Military Occupation 1814 (Sept 22): Entire letter from Corfu to Santa Maura struck with circular "ISOLE IONIE" crossed by fine framed "FRANCA" (38 x 12 mm.), both handstamps in blue-green. Slight dust to face panel but mail from this period is very scarce
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1829 & 1831: Entire letters (2) ...more
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1829 & 1831: Entire letters (2) from
Zante to Corfu, each with circular "ISOLA DI ZANTE" in born or
black, earlier entire with large Coat of Arms "OFFICIO DELLA POSTA
GENERALE / CORFU" in black and "5" (pence) rate in red manuscript,
the 1831 entire struck with small Coat of Arms "OFFICIO DELLA POSTA
GENERALE / CORFU" in black and "5" (pence) rate in red manuscript.
A fine pair
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1849 (May 10): Entire letter ...more
British Protectorate 1815-1864 1849 (May 10): Entire letter from
Corfu to Patras, Greece, endorsed "Col. Vap. Inglese", prepaid at
local rate with "3" (pence) in red manuscript, with small "CORFU"
datestamp (May 10) and "♚ / PAID AT CORFU" in pale greenish-black
ink with manuscript "5" (pence) British rate also prepaid
alongside. Charged "10" lepta due in red on arrival. A fine and
scarce entire Gi = £ 650+
British Protectorate (1815-1864) 1851 (Dec 5): Prepaid cover ...more
British Protectorate (1815-1864) 1851 (Dec 5): Prepaid cover to
Boulogne, France endorsed "By the English Steamer" and "Via
Marseilles", struck with poor hooded CEFALONIA despatch with
manuscript "3" (pence) above, and superb "♚ / PAID AT CEPHALONIA"
in black with "5" (pence) rate alongside. Reverse with MALTA
transit cds and Boulogne arrival (Dec 17). A superb strike of this
rare marking Gi = £ 1'800
British Protectorate (1815-1864) 1851 (Dec 6): Prepaid entire
letter ...more British Protectorate (1815-1864) 1851 (Dec 6): Prepaid entire letter from Corfu to Patras with "CORFU cds in black with manuscript "3" local rate (3d.) and fine strike of "♚ / PAID AT CORFU" handstamp in black with "5d." prepaid alongside in red for the British rate. Charged '10' lepta due upon arrival in Patras. A fine and scarce entire Gi = £ 650
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1219
SG
1+2+3+Proof
LIVE!
500.00 CHF
(app. 541 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 541 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1214
1 more picture
SG
1
example ...more British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (½ d.) orange, a single example with large margins on three sides, roughly separated at top and just touched, used on reverse of 13 July 1859 cover from Cefalonia to Corfu tied by fair strike of framed "FRANCA" handstamp in blue with oval "PD" below denoting the '1' to pay and reverse with small Corfu cds in black (July 4g). An exceptionally rare issue on letter - just three covers are recorded with a single ½ d. adhesive - this being one of the rarest "Number One's" of the World on letter. Cert. Stanley Gibbons (November 1963). Provenance: Collection Elvo Hut, Karamitsos, Athens, 30 Nov 1991, lot 166
LIVE!
1800.00 CHF
(app. 1946 EUR)
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(app. 1946 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1215
2 more pictures
SG
1+2
d.) ...more 1859: (½ d.) orange with clear to large margins all round and (1 d.) blue wih ample to large margins all round, used on 1859 cover from Cefalonia to Corfu, each stamp cancelled by manuscript pen cross and the 1 d. additionally cancelled by hooded "Cefalonia" datestamp in blue with Corfu arrival cds in black (July 3) on reverse. File folds well away from the adhesives, an extremely rare and most attractive cover. Signed A. Diena, Friedl. Cert. Simmermacher (2024). Provenance: Mercury Stamp Co., New York, 23-25 May 1951; Harmers, London, 24-25 Nov 1952, lot 334
LIVE!
2000.00 CHF
(app. 2163 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 2163 EUR)
Athens Auctions
Lot 911
Hella ...
1
475.00 EUR
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Athens Auctions
Lot 845
Hella ...
1/3
2 ...more British Rule: 3 values complete set "Ionian State", m. and mng. VF. 2 values Signed A.Diena (Hellas 1/3)
28.00 EUR
04/15/2026 07:30 EEST
Auktionshaus Klüttermann GmbH
Lot 11972
Mi
1-3
ONLINE LIVE
135.00 EUR
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Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 515
SC
1-3
SG
1-3
450.00 USD
(app. 384 EUR)
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(app. 384 EUR)
Athens Auctions
Lot 910
Hella ...
1/3
1/3) British Rule: 3 values complete set "Ionian State", m. VF (Hellas 1/3)
42.00 EUR
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Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1216
1 more picture
SG
2
example ...more British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (1 d.) deep blue, a used example in a deep shade with four large margins all round, used on 1862 cover from Kythera to Corfu cancelled by three pen strokes, with "Kythera" despatch cds April 11) in blue adjacent. Pressed file folds well away from the superb adhesive, a charming and extremely rare cover: the sole known stamped cover bearing the first issue used from this island. Cert. Simmermacher (2024)
LIVE!
4200.00 CHF
(app. 4542 EUR)
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(app. 4542 EUR)
Athens Auctions
Lot 846
Hella ...
2
strip. ...more British Rule: 1d. in B9 "Ionian State", m. Hinge only on first strip. Vertical crease on the third colum, m. F-VF (Hellas 2)
230.00 EUR
04/15/2026 07:30 EEST
Athens Auctions
Lot 912
Hella ...
2
45.00 EUR
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Universal Philatelic Auctions
Lot 10279
SG
2
109.00 GBP
(app. 125 EUR)
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(app. 125 EUR)
Athens Auctions
Lot 913
Hella ...
3
60.00 EUR
03/11/2026 07:30 EET
Athens Auctions
Lot 847
Hella ...
3
250.00 EUR
04/15/2026 07:30 EEST
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 386
Mi
4
LIVE!
160.00 CHF
(app. 173 EUR)
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(app. 173 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 385
Mi
4
LIVE!
120.00 CHF
(app. 130 EUR)
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(app. 130 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 382
SG
2
LIVE!
1050.00 CHF
(app. 1135 EUR)
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(app. 1135 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 379
SG
CC4
LIVE!
250.00 CHF
(app. 270 EUR)
12/13/2025 12:59 CET
(app. 270 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 100
1 more picture
SG
1+2+3
LIVE!
3500.00 CHF
(app. 3785 EUR)
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(app. 3785 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 380
1 more picture
SG
1+2+3+Proof
LIVE!
550.00 CHF
(app. 595 EUR)
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(app. 595 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 381
1 more picture
SG
1+2
example ...more British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859: (½ d.) orange, a single example with large margins all round used on reverse and (1 d.) blue with close to large margins all round, on July 1859 entire letter from Cefalonia to Corfu, each cancelled by pen cross in black ink. Hooded "CEFALONIA" datestamp of despatch in watery blue ink (July 16) and small circular "CORFU" arrival cds in blue on reverse (July 17); the stamps being placed as per regulations: 1 d. inter-island fee on the obverse and ½ d. Lloyd ship fee on reverse. The ½ d. adhesive crossed by file fold but a remarkable and attractive entire bearing this rare issue. Signed Spanos. Cert. Simmermacher (1984).
LIVE!
1600.00 CHF
(app. 1730 EUR)
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(app. 1730 EUR)
Viennafil Auctions
Lot 2003400761
Fixed Price
20.00 EUR
Asta Neapolis
Lot 1125
80.00 EUR
04/11/2026 12:00 CEST
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1180
LIVE!
280.00 CHF
(app. 303 EUR)
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(app. 303 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1182
LIVE!
180.00 CHF
(app. 195 EUR)
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(app. 195 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1183
letter ...more 1809-1815, British Military Occupation 1814 (Sept 22): Entire letter from Corfu to Santa Maura struck with circular "ISOLE IONIE" crossed by fine framed "FRANCA" (38 x 12 mm.), both handstamps in blue-green. Slight dust to face panel but mail from this period is very scarce
LIVE!
200.00 CHF
(app. 216 EUR)
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(app. 216 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1193
LIVE!
180.00 CHF
(app. 195 EUR)
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(app. 195 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1206
SG
CC2
LIVE!
175.00 CHF
(app. 189 EUR)
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(app. 189 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1208
SG
CC1
LIVE!
650.00 CHF
(app. 703 EUR)
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(app. 703 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1209
SG
CC2
letter ...more British Protectorate (1815-1864) 1851 (Dec 6): Prepaid entire letter from Corfu to Patras with "CORFU cds in black with manuscript "3" local rate (3d.) and fine strike of "♚ / PAID AT CORFU" handstamp in black with "5d." prepaid alongside in red for the British rate. Charged '10' lepta due upon arrival in Patras. A fine and scarce entire Gi = £ 650
LIVE!
175.00 CHF
(app. 189 EUR)
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(app. 189 EUR)
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