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Auction: 161 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 344

#42b var., 1872 40l Deep bright purple ("Groseille"), choice used example of this rare shade variety, possessing strong characteristic color, large balance margins all around,clear central "Piraeus/(2)/2 Feb. 74"c.d.s. in Greek, extremely fine; a very elusive color variety that is seldom encountered (Hellas #42IId; €800).

Sold for
$210