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Lots & Collections, British Protectorate 1815-1864 1859 (June ...more
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", u/m. VF ...more
British Rule: 3 values complete set "Ionian State", u/m. VF (Hellas
1/3)
1859 Brit. occupation / SG.1-3, 2 pcs of ½P orange, 1P blue, ...more
1859 Brit. occupation / SG.1-3, 2 pcs of ½P orange, 1P blue, 2P
carmine, always light and dark color shade; interesting, c.v.. as
basic stamps £480
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 in B4, "Ionian State", m. ...more
British Rule: 3 values complete set in B4, "Ionian State", m. VF
(Hellas 1/3)
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)
Italian occupation: 8 values complete set "1st CORFU overprint",
u/m. ...more Italian occupation: 8 values complete set "1st CORFU overprint", u/m. F-VF (Hellas 1/8)
Italian post office: 8 values complete set "JANINA" surcharge, m.
VF ...more Italian post office: 8 values complete set "JANINA" surcharge, m. VF (Hellas 1/8)
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)
British Rule: 1d. "Ionian State" cancelled "FRANCA". ...more
British Rule: 1d. "Ionian State" cancelled "FRANCA". Certificate
A.Diena 1958 (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)
Ganzfälschung, Mängel (993) Automatically generated translation: ...more
Ganzfälschung, Mängel (993)
Automatically generated translation:
Counterfeit, defects (993)
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.
Italian occupation: 8 values "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF (Hellas
5/7, ...more Italian occupation: 8 values "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF (Hellas 5/7, 10 (in pair), 11, 13, 16/17)
Italian occupation: 3 values complete set "2nd CORFU overprint",
u/m. ...more Italian occupation: 3 values complete set "2nd CORFU overprint", u/m. VF (Hellas 9/11)
Italian occupation: 3 values complete set "3rd CORFU overprint",
u/m. ...more Italian occupation: 3 values complete set "3rd CORFU overprint", u/m. VF (Hellas 12/14)
Italian occupation: 10 Drs "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF (Hellas 15)
Italian occupation: 10 Drs "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF (Hellas 15)
Italian occupation: 25 Drs in pair "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF.
Signed ...more Italian occupation: 25 Drs in pair "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF. Signed ORESTIS VLASTOS (Hellas 26)
Italian occupation: 1Dr.+1Dr. in pair "Argostoli overprints" on
King ...more Italian occupation: 1Dr.+1Dr. in pair "Argostoli overprints" on King George II, u/m. VF. Signed ORESTIS VLASTOS (Hellas 53)
Italian occupation: 5lep.+5lep. in pair "Argostoli overprints" ...more
Italian occupation: 5lep.+5lep. in pair "Argostoli overprints" with
double overprint, u/m. VF. Signed ORESTIS VLASTOS (Hellas 56var,
Sassone 11f)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 1219
SG
1+2+3+Proof
LIVE!
500.00 CHF
(app. 554 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 554 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. 1994 EUR)
Sold
(app. 1994 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. 2216 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 2216 EUR)
Athens Auctions
Lot 911
Hella ...
1
475.00 EUR
Sold
Athens Auctions
Lot 939
Hella ...
1/3
201.00 EUR
Sold
Burda Auction, s.r.o.
Lot 89
SG
1-3
94.00 EUR
Sold
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
Sold
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 515
SC
1-3
SG
1-3
400.00 USD
(app. 346 EUR)
03/18/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 346 EUR)
Athens Auctions
Lot 940
Hella ...
1/3
350.00 EUR
Sold
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
Sold
Athens Auctions
Lot 942
Hella ...
1/8
u/m. ...more Italian occupation: 8 values complete set "1st CORFU overprint", u/m. F-VF (Hellas 1/8)
32.00 EUR
03/11/2026 23:59 EET
Athens Auctions
Lot 972
Hella ...
1/8
VF ...more Italian post office: 8 values complete set "JANINA" surcharge, m. VF (Hellas 1/8)
100.00 EUR
03/11/2026 23:59 EET
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. 4653 EUR)
Sold
(app. 4653 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
Sold
Athens Auctions
Lot 941
Hella ...
2
90.00 EUR
Sold
Universal Philatelic Auctions
Lot 10279
SG
2
88.00 GBP
(app. 102 EUR)
04/07/2026 17:00 BST
(app. 102 EUR)
Eisenhammer Stamp Auctions
Lot 391
Mi
2 Fä.
Automatically generated translation:
Counterfeit, defects (993)
OFFER
03/20/2026 13:00 CET
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. 177 EUR)
Sold
(app. 177 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 385
Mi
4
LIVE!
120.00 CHF
(app. 133 EUR)
Sold
(app. 133 EUR)
Athens Auctions
Lot 945
Hella ...
5/7, 10 (in pair
5/7, ...more Italian occupation: 8 values "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF (Hellas 5/7, 10 (in pair), 11, 13, 16/17)
12.65 EUR
Sold
Athens Auctions
Lot 943
Hella ...
9/11
u/m. ...more Italian occupation: 3 values complete set "2nd CORFU overprint", u/m. VF (Hellas 9/11)
110.00 EUR
03/11/2026 23:59 EET
Athens Auctions
Lot 944
Hella ...
12/14
u/m. ...more Italian occupation: 3 values complete set "3rd CORFU overprint", u/m. VF (Hellas 12/14)
24.00 EUR
03/11/2026 23:59 EET
Athens Auctions
Lot 946
Hella ...
15
45.00 EUR
03/11/2026 23:59 EET
Athens Auctions
Lot 947
Hella ...
26
Signed ...more Italian occupation: 25 Drs in pair "Corfu" overprint, u/m. VF. Signed ORESTIS VLASTOS (Hellas 26)
50.00 EUR
Sold
Athens Auctions
Lot 948
Hella ...
53
King ...more Italian occupation: 1Dr.+1Dr. in pair "Argostoli overprints" on King George II, u/m. VF. Signed ORESTIS VLASTOS (Hellas 53)
22.00 EUR
03/11/2026 23:59 EET
Athens Auctions
Lot 949
Sa.
56var, Sassone 11f
75.00 EUR
Sold
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