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Greece 1888 10 Lepta Fiscal Revenue Stamp
Greece · 1888 · 10 lepta
The stamp features a central crowned emblem, likely the Greek coat of arms, surrounded by Greek text and the denomination '10 ΛΕΠΤΑ'. It is cancelled with a circular postmark from the Piraeus, Athens and Peloponnese Railways.
This fiscal revenue stamp was used in Greece in 1888 for taxation or fees, distinct from postage. Its cancellation by the Piraeus, Athens and Peloponnese Railways suggests its application to transactions or documents related to railway services.
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