Cyprus 1867 (Dec.): Cover from Larnaca to Syra, internally dated
"Larnaca 23 10bre 1867", franked with pair 1864 Arms 10 s. blue
perf. 9½
Cyprus 1867 (Dec.): Cover from Larnaca to Syra, internally dated
"Larnaca 23 10bre 1867", franked with pair 1864 Arms 10 s. blue
perf. 9½ (perf. irregularities at right), tied by indistinct
"LARNACA DI CIPRO" cds (Tranmer fig. 3) in black. Reverse with
"LLOYD SMIRNE 10 / 1" transit and SYROS arrival (Dec. 31, julian)
cds's. Upon arrival, the cover was charged for inland postage with
'20' lepta in blue crayon and a fine and fresh Large Hermes Head 20
lepta blue (Mi 19) was applied and tied by light SYROS cds.
Vertical file crossing the Hermes Head, cover slightly tatty,
nevertheless a desirable combination cover from this rare office,
especially in combination with the Arms issue. Certs. Holcombe
(1990), Goller (2022). Provenance: Spink, London, Dec 2008, lot 663
