Lot 1392 o
Greece, 1868 Hermes 80L rose carmine on pale rose, "80" on back inverted, dotted diamond cancel, margins ample to mostly large, rich color, small tear at right, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare control number error variety, unlisted in Scott.Scott No. 29 var. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
According to Constantinides, this stamp was circulated in Athens and Alexandria. Very few examples are in existence.
Realized: $2,500