GREECE 1911–1923 – FLYING HERMES – LARGE COLLECTION OF 1,040 USED STAMPS – ENGRAVED & LITHOGRAPHED STUDY LOT
An extensive accumulation of 1,040 original Greece Flying Hermes postage stamps, covering issues attributed to the engraved and lithographed printings of 1911–1923.
All stamps are USED, including the singles, pairs, strips and multiples.
This substantial collection offers an interesting opportunity for collectors and specialists studying Greek stamps, printing differences, colour shades, cancellations and varieties.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
1,040 USED stamps
Original Greek Flying Hermes definitive issues
Engraved and lithographed printings represented, as previously attributed
Denominations from 1 Lepton to 25 Drachmai
Numerous duplicated values
Singles, pairs, strips and multiples
Various colour shades and printings
Numerous circular date stamps and other postal cancellations
Suitable for detailed philatelic study or dealer stock
COMPLETE DENOMINATION BREAKDOWN
Denomination Quantity 1 Lepton 42 2 Lepta 28 3 Lepta 24 5 Lepta 95 10 Lepta 90 15 Lepta (Lithographed) 37 20 Lepta 78 25 Lepta 109 30 Lepta 64 40 Lepta 50 50 Lepta 76 80 Lepta (Lithographed) 45 1 Drachma 88 2 Drachmai 85 3 Drachmai 53 5 Drachmai 41 10 Drachmai 18 25 Drachmai 17 TOTAL 1,040 STAMPS Quantities are based on the existing stock inventory.
CONDITION
All stamps are USED.
The collection includes a wide range of postal cancellations, denominations and shades.
Overall condition varies, with many attractive examples, but some stamps may show:
Minor perforation faults
Age-related marks or toning
Differences in centring
Heavy or partial cancellations
Other normal signs of age and previous postal use
No individual guarantee is made regarding watermark, printing variety or specific cancellation identification.
Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
COLLECTOR AND DEALER INTEREST
An interesting accumulation for:
Greece postage stamp collectors
Flying Hermes specialists
Engraved and lithographed printing studies
Greek postal cancellation collectors
Shade and printing-variety research
Stamp dealers requiring Greek stock
The quantity of duplicated denominations may offer opportunities for comparing printings, shades and postmarks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a bulk collection of 1,040 used stamps, offered as one lot.
The stamps have not been individually certified, plated or examined for printing varieties.
No particular rare variety or catalogue value is guaranteed.
The actual stamps shown in the photographs are the stamps you will receive.
The collection will be carefully packed for safe delivery.
An interesting opportunity to acquire a substantial quantity of classic Greek Flying Hermes stamps in one purchase.