Title:
The Black Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” (Hellenic Admin.)
Description:
During the Italo-Greek war of 1940-41, territories of North Epirus were recaptured by the Greek army. The necessity to use stamps led to overprinting regular, charity and postage due stamps. The Black Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on regular, charity and postage due stamps.
Country:
Albania Greek Occupation In WWII
Denomination:
1 ₯ - Greek drachma
Issue Date:
1940-12-10
Color:
Dark green
Print Method:
Recess
Perforation:
line 13 x 12½
Dimensions:
25 x 29 mm
Emission:
Definitive
Series:
Overprinted King George issue
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:GR-AL 7,Sn:GR N208,Yt:GR-AL 1,Sg:GR-AL 7,AFA:GR-AL 7,Kar:GR-AL 149,Un:IT-AL OC GR 7,Sas:IT-AL OC GR 7
Date Added:
2025-10-29 03:25:06
Themes:
Crowns and Coronets | Famous People | Heads of State | Kings | Men | Royalty
Date Added:
2025-10-29 03:25:06
