Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Asia / Africa, Europe A –Z, Collections & Accumulations - Day 4

1861: Paris Printing 40 l. deep violet on blued, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to 1864 double rate cover to Syros by "18" numeral obliterators of Tripolis with TRIPOLIS despatch cds at right (May 6). Reverse with Athens cds (May 8) and Syros arrival. Cover with some flap imperfections, an unusual late use of the Paris printing.