Greece King George I Essays, Set of 8
Greece · 1861 · Various (1λ, 2λ, 5λ, 10λ, 20λ, 40λ, 60λ, 80λ)
This is a set of eight essays prepared for the first definitive series of Greece featuring King George I. The design shows a right-facing profile portrait of the monarch within an ornate frame, with the denomination at the bottom. These essays were part of the design process and were not issued for postal use.
These essays were created shortly after the accession of King George I to the Greek throne in 1863, representing the transition from the earlier 'Large Hermes Head' issues to a new series featuring the reigning monarch.
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