Lot 281 Greece #94 20 Lepta Carmine Rose, 1889-1895 Small Hermes Heads Unwatermarked Athens Printing, Fine Used Examples, Different Cancels
Lot 281 Greece #94 20 Lepta Carmine Rose, 1889-1895 Small Hermes Heads Unwatermarked Athens Printing, Fine Used Examples, Different Cancels
A CDS cancel lot of fine used examples of the 20 lepta carmine rose, from the 1889-1896 Unwatermarked Athens printings of the Small Hermes heads.
2022 Scott Classic Values VF examples at $41.25. 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.