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uncommon1945-1980
Greece: Return of the Dodecanese Islands
Greece · 1947 · 500 Drachmai
The stamp features a map of the Dodecanese islands with the Greek flag superimposed, alongside the inscription 'Dodecanese Union with Greece'. It has a face value of 500 Drachmai.
Issued in 1947, this stamp commemorates the formal return of the Dodecanese Islands to Greece, as stipulated by the 1947 Peace Treaty with Italy following World War II.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
michel558
Image: "Hellenic Post" (ELTA) · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
