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Lot #5429 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS ITALIAN COLONIES - Aegean Islands 1912-43 extensive collection of 197 covers, cards, parcel forms, telegrams and wrappers on 125 pages, described as a specialized study and collection of postmarks, cancelations and postal markings applied on mail from beginning of the Italian Occupation through World War II, starting with Military Mail and Civil Post Offices in the 14 individual islands of Calimno, Caso, Castelrosso, Cos, Karki, Lero, Lipso, Niseros, Patmos, Rodi, Scarpanto, Simi and Stampalia. There are some outstanding destinations, including French Cameroun, Constantinople, various European countries, including Sweden, others to Egypt, United States, Italian Colonies of Cyrenaica, Somalia and others, numerous censor markings, many better frankings, including complete sets on cover (Garibaldi, Ferrucci, etc.), unoverprinted Italian stamps used in the Aegean, military markings, some reported to be unique. The entire collection has been expertly described by Mr.Kugel, who acquired these covers individually and over many years. A splendid presentation and an unusual opportunity to obtain a ready-made exhibit of special interest to collectors of both Greece and Italy ![]() | $7,000.00 Bidding Closed |