Lot 278 Greece #90, 90a, 92, 93b 1 Lepton - 10 Lepta Black Brown - Dull Yellow Orange, 1889-1895 Small Hermes Heads Unwatermarked Athens Printing, Fine Used Examples, Various Shades

Fine used examples of the 1 lepta dark brown, 5 lepta green and 10 lepta dull yellow orange, from the imperforate unwatermarked Athens printings of the 1889-1896 Small Hermes Heads. All are slightly different shades and paper types.

2022 Scott Classic Values VF examples at $30.55. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:
Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 10/10

Colour: 10/10

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Cancellation: 10/10

The 1886-1900 Small Hermes Heads were printed first in Belguim and then in Athens. The Belgian printings are very fine, with all shading lines being very clear, while the Athen's printings are generally rougher, though some can be quite close to the quality of the Brusses printings. The Athens printings can be found on many different types of paper, both watermarked and unwatermarked.