• Country: Greece
• Issue: 1880–1886 Large Hermes Head (Athens Printing on Cream Paper, Without Control Numbers)
• Denomination: 5 Lepta
• Color: Green
• Catalog Numbers: Michel #47 / Hellas #55 / Scott #53
• Condition: Used (Imperforate)
Description & Condition Notes:
Authentic 19th-century Greek Large Hermes Head 5 Lepta green stamp from the 1880–1886 Athens printing on cream paper, issued without control numbers on the reverse. Features a clear circular date postmark showing 80 (1880) on the front.
• Condition & Margins: Sound example with all four corners and outer edges intact (no tears or nicks). Clear margins on top, left, and right; close margin at the bottom. Natural age toning and minor design show-through on the reverse consistent with genuine 1880s paper.
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Shipping:
Dispatched securely in a protective stamp mount and stiffened card mailer via Australia Post.