Lot 282 Greece #94a 20 Lepta Deep Bright Rose Pink, 1889-1895 Small Hermes Heads Watermarked Athens Printing, A VF Used Example, 1891 SON CDS Cancel

A VF used example, with 1891 SON CDS cancel 20 lepta deep bright rose pink, watermarked vertical lines, from the 1889-1896 Athens printing of the Small Hermes heads.

2022 Scott Classic Values a VF example at $8.25. The stamp offered here grades 81 as follows:
Centering/Margins: 41/60

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.