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150th Anniversary of the First Greek Postage Stamp

Name: 150th Anniversary of the First Greek Postage Stamp
Brand: Greece

Greece · 2011 · €2.50

This souvenir sheet commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first Greek postage stamp. The design features a reproduction of the iconic 1861 'Large Hermes Head' stamp, the first stamp issued by Greece, set against a decorative background with anniversary text.

Issued in 1861, the Large Hermes Head series marked Greece's entry into the postal union and remains a classic and highly collected series in world philately. This 2011 issue pays homage to that significant milestone.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

philately stamps-on-stamps anniversaries large-hermes-head

Catalog Numbers

sg2595

scott2449

michel2787

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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