Greece King George I Essays, Set of 8
Greece · 1911 · Various (Essays)
This is a set of eight unadopted stamp essays featuring a portrait of King George I of Greece. The designs were prepared by the British firm Perkins Bacon & Co. but were ultimately not issued for postage. The essays showcase different color combinations and design elements considered for a definitive series.
These essays were created around 1911, during a period of national consolidation and modernization in Greece, shortly before the Balkan Wars. They represent a proposed but unissued definitive series honoring the long-reigning monarch.
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Engraved
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