1875–78 Greece 5 lepta postage due stamp
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 8081 |
| Category | Stamps & Philately |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
Greece 5 lepta postage due stamp from the first issues of 1875–78.IdentificationDesign: Brown (or grey-brown) stamp with classical architectural frame of Ionic columns and Greek key patterns. Large numeral “5” in the centre.Top ribbon: “?????T??? G???????S????” (Postage Due Stamp)Bottom: “????? ??S???????” (Lepta to be collected)Issue: 1875–78 (first Greek postage due series, printed in Vienna). There are two closely related designs/printings in this period (distinguished mainly by the size of the lettering for “Lepta” and minor frame differences). Various perforations exist (9 to 10½ and compounds).Catalogue numbers:Scott J1 or J13 (depending on the exact 1875 vs 1876 variety).These early dues are often listed together in the J1–J24 range for the full set of values. Mint
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