Title:
The Black Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ” (Hellenic Admin.)
Description:
INVERTED OVERPRINT. 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:
6 ₯ - Greek drachma
Issue Date:
1940-12-10
Color:
Olive brown
Print Method:
Recess
Perforation:
13 x 12¼
Dimensions:
37 x 27 mm
Emission:
Definitive
Series:
Overprinted Greek History issue
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:GR-AL 11K,Yt:GR-AL 12a,AFA:GR-AL 11a,Kar:GR-AL 153A
Date Added:
2025-10-29 03:25:06
Themes:
Animals (Fauna) | Battle | Emperors | Famous People | Heads of State | Horses | Mammals | Sculptures
Date Added:
2025-10-29 03:25:06
