265520 | Europe ➝ Greece ➝ Pre-Philately
Opening: 500 €
1737, 'Patente per la Visita di Rodi' : the Church's mandate to send an inspector to Rhodes. 'Brother Nicolaus Joseph a Carredo of the Order of Friars Minor of the strict observance of Saint Francis, of the tridentine province preacher, alumnus of sacred theology and in this custody of Constantinople appointed apostolic guardian and servant' inside with text 'in conventu nostro Smirne' and seal Constantinop Apostol. Fine and scarce.
268071 | Europe ➝ Italy ➝ Kingdom and Republic ➝ Italian Post Offices Abroad ➝ Levant
Opening: 100 €
1900, 1 piastra on 25 c. blue tied to mourning cover with "LA CANEA Uf. Postale Italiano 16.8.00" cds. and "17.8.00" alongside, two different datestamps, sent to Paris. Rare on cover (high catalogue value), fine and attractive.
Opening: 50 €
1909/11, Victor Emmanuel III 20 pia. on 5 L., unused, light gum browning, otherwise fine.