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Lot 1374

1864, letter sheet from "LEFKAS 29.NOV.64" (blue cds of the Ionian State period, Santa Maura), sent to Patras 5.12.64 via Athens 3.12.64 with Athens consecutive printings 20 lepta to pay the inland fee. the letter was mailed during the transition period (21 May 1864, to 14 January 1865), after the Ionian Islands were ceded to Greece, when the Islands continued to use their own postmarks. The two mail systems were fully integrated, with Greek cancellation devices and postage stamps, on 15.1.1865 (old style), very interesting, some cover faults and stamp with light crease