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Auction: SW1004 - The Collector's Series - Europe and Overseas
Lot: 1286

1947, March 28. Envelope to Athens carried at 6d. up to 5 gr. airmail rate to Greece, with 3d. pair, tied by British ´´Calymnos/Dodecanese´´ cds, showing ´´By Air Mail/Par Avion´´ & ´´By North Atlantic Air Service Via U.K.´´ types, the latter being overstruck by ´´By Air Throughout´´ handstamp as that airmail service was not required for this route (thus, exhibiting the three airmail postmarks, being with all probability unique). Reverse showing Athens datestamp (10.4) and Greek ´´Rodos´´ cds (31.5) of the new administration of the Dodecanese, denoting that the cover was sent back. A very scarce and fascinating combination cover. Sa. 9.

Estimate
€300