366. Auktion März 2018
366. Heinrich Koehler Auction
19–24.03.2018 in Wiesbaden- (-) Remove Greek Territories - The Johann Ulrich Schmitt Collection filter Greek Territories - The Johann Ulrich Schmitt Collection
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ANTIQUE MAPS :1595, Ortelius, "TURCIUM IMPERIUM" (ca. 130:100 mm)
1609, "Candien", Map of Crete (ca. 95:138 mm)
1650 (ca.), Rhodes, Zante, Chios and Cefalonia, 4 coloured maps
1700 (ca.), Crete, Corfu, Zante, etc., coloured map, slight staining at left
34 PHOTOS
11 maps and 25 engravings of different greek areas, most 19th century
Candia 1485 , entire folded letter from Candia to Venice, scarce and hard to find
Candia 1491, entire folded letter with datedline "Candia 31.VIII.1491" written by Giovanni (Zuane) Chioza from Candia, adressed to Michele Foscari in Venice (received 6.IX). Concerns wine made, scarce and hard to find
Chio 1482, entire folded letter from Chio to Venice, scarce and hard to find
Hydra 1853, 1859, 1856: Entire folded letter with "HYDRA" type I pmk, a second with "HYDRA 31.Jan.1859" type II cds and "PED" accountancy marking (carried by Austrian Lloyd), and a third with the "EPARCHOS HYDRAS ETC" administrative handstamp of the local Prefect, sent to Syros, Triest and Nafplion respectively
Kymi 1855: Cover only of folded letter stamped with "KYMI 18.April.1855" type II cds, sent to "Athens". Postage paid "20" lepta in red crayon, scarce and fine
Messini 1840, 1856, 1859: One entire folded letter with "NISSION" type I pmk, a second with "NISSION 29.Aug.1856" type II cds and a third with "NISSION 18.Nov.59" type III, sent to Syros, Pylos and Nafplion respectively
Nafplion & Athens 1833/36: Entire folded letter marked with the early postmark of the "Genikon Tachydromeion" (General Post) from "Nafplion" to "Marathonissi" (postage rate 5L) and two covers of official letters (Marine) from Athens to Egypt, with postmark "Vassileion tis Ellados / Genikon Tachydromeion" and "Genikon Tachydromeion ATHINAI 16.Mar.1836" cds. Rare early period, some faults
Oetylon 1837: Entire folded letter in German, with "OETYLON" type I pmk, addressed to Gottfried von Feder (German Jurist) in Athens
Skiathos 1835: Entire folded letter stamped with "SKIATHOS" type I pmk, sent to "ATHINAI 14.Sept.1835" cds. Postage paid "10" lepta on obverse, very early date, scarce and superb strike
Skopelos 1849: Entire folded letter stamped with "SKOPELOS" type I pmk, sent to "Athens" cds via "Nafplion" cds. Postage paid "40" lepta, scarce and fine
Syros 1841/62 (various origins): Three entire folded letters and two covers only, all carried by private ships to Syros. Two addressed to Syros with the "YPERTHALASSIA" marking in red and black, the other three with "SYROS" (1850, 1856, 1862) cds. Different "to pay" postage taxes upon arrival. Origins: Patmos, Paros, Santorini, Chios and London
Syros 1845/52 (Canea): Four entire folded letters originated from Canea Crete, all carried by private ships to Syros, then posted to Marseilles with "SYRA" (1845, 1847) and "SYROS" (1851, 1852) cds. Different "to pay" postage taxes upon arrival (9, 10, 12 and 17 décimes). Three with red French entry cds and one letter disinfected in Malta
Thira (Santorini) 1856, 1861: One entire folded letter with gray-green "THIRA" type I pmk and another with "THIRA 3.May.61" type III cds, sent to Amorgos and Syros respectively, scarce and very nice
Thira (Santorini) 1861: Small elongated cover with "THIRA 31.Aug.61" type III cds and "PED" accountancy marking (carried by Austrian Lloyd), sent to "Athens" via "Syros" cds, scarce and fine
1862/67, Consecutive Athens Prints, 80L Large Hermes Head (Gibbons' cherry red), rich color, part of adjoining stamp at right, small thin spot at top margin mentioned for accuracy, "KERKYRA" type II cds. Very difficult shade.
1866, Skiathos: Cover only of folded letter franked with 20L Consecutive printings (3 margins), tied with dotted "84" (the only one with different type of digits), and "SKIATHOS 12.Jan.66", cds sent to "Syros" via "Athinai" cds, scarce
1873, Skyros: Entire folded letter, stamped "SKYROS 26.June.73" , stamp 20L meshed paper affixed by the supervising Post Office and cancelled "KYMI 27.June.73" , sent to "Syra" via "Athinai", fine and unusual
1874, Janina (Post Office abroad): Entire folded letter franked wih 40L meshed paper, tied by "IOANNINA (Tourkia) 4.Okt.74" cds sent to Zakynthos. Faulty stamp, usual for this P.O. and stain on the cover, rare
1876, Ganzirri to Syros: unpaid entire folded letter from "GANZIRRI 2.Ott.76" sent to "SYRA 28.Sept.76" , franked with 60L Postage Due (1876), tied by dotted "67", genuine and fine
1877, Salonica (Post Office abroad): Small envelope franked wih pair of 5L +20L cream paper issue, tied with clean "THESSALONIKI (Tourkia) 3.March.77" cds, sent to London via "KERKYRA 8.March.77", some faults on reverse, otherwise fine
1877, Skopelos: Cover of folded letter franked wih 30L Paris print, tied with clean "SKOPELOS 22.Sept.77" cds sent to "Trieste". Stamp with wide margins, scarce
1923, Revolution 1922 Surcharges, the 10dr on 10dr Campaign, not issued stamp, fresh, well centered, excellent perforations, mint hinged original gum with pencil number and backstamp. Very Fine and scarce.
Volos (Turkey) 1875: Envelope franked with 10L +20L +80L Large Hermes Heads, tied with "VOLOS (Turkey) 10.Apr.75" type II cds, sent to England via Corfu, interesting route. Roughly opened, partially repaired
1863 Volos (Turkey): Entire folded letter marked in oily blue with the handstamp of the "Agency of the Hellenic Steamship Company at VOLOS", dateline 29-11-1863, sent to Gythion via Athens & Piraeus cds. Possibly the 20L postage due was never paid.
1885 Romania (Constanta): "Praktor. Atmoploïas Aigaiou P.M.C. & Co en KONSTANTZA" blue circular h/s (Agency of the Aegean Steamship Co) on 25 Bani Romanian (1885). Unreported by Kaitatzidis, Unique and superb
1912 Samos: Cover franked with 10L engraved 1911, tied with straightline "SAMOS" in blue (Ship cancellation) and additionally with "PIRAIEFS 8.May.1912" cds upon transit, sent to Athens, beautiful and scarce
1914 Sayiada: Corner cover franked with 10L Campaign 1912/13, tied with "KERKYRA 10.Feb.14" cds upon transit, sent from Epirus with blue "Ionian Steamship, SAYADA Agency", to Piraeus, beautiful and scarce
Carlovassi 1914: 10L postal card Campaign 1912/13 (with reply), sent from "KARLOVASSI 7.Sept.14" type V cds in blue, sent to Helsingfors Finland, censored in Saint Petersburg. Excellent strike of this rare type V cds, postally correctly used
Castellorizo, 1913: 5L +pair of 10L lithographic definitives tied on cover with administrative "Prosorini Elliniki Dioikisis KASTELLORIZOU 1913" (Provisional Hellenic Administration of Castellorizo, with coat of Arms), addressed to Rodi, rare, commercially used and VF strikes
Grevena 1913: Cover franked with 7x25L black ovpt & 2x50L red ovpt "Elliniki Dioikisis", tied with "GREVENA 18.Fevr.13" type V cds, sent to "Constantinople" (British P.O. cds). Rare 2,75 Drachmas franking
Premeti 1913: Free of charge military cover, sent from "PREMETI 10.July.13" type V cds, sent to Patras. Examined by the commander (manuscript note)