|
1 |
318909 |
"1972" omitted |
1 |
2041518 |
"ET" stands for Hellenic Post. |
17 |
120305 120306 120307 120308 120309 120310 120311 120312 120313 120314 |
"He Is Happy Thanks To You" painting by T.Poulakis
se-tenant, forming a composite design |
1 |
1979396 |
"He is Happy Thanks to You". |
1 |
319247 |
"PALACIO DE LA MÚSICA DE ATENAS" "Megaro Mousikis Athinon" Opened in 1991, this auditorium is considered one of the most active cultural centers of Europe. |
1 |
319037 |
"THRACE INTERALLIEE" overprint on 1911-1919 stamps of Bulgaria |
7 |
1688519 1688520 1688521 1688522 1688523 1688524 1688525 |
"THRACE INTERALLIEE" overprint on 1915 stamp of Bulgaria |
1 |
1688533 |
"THRACE INTERALLIEE" overprint on 1917 stamp of Bulgaria (Mi:BG 117) |
1 |
1688526 |
"THRACE INTERALLIEE" overprint on 1917 stamp of Bulgaria (Mi:BG 118) |
1 |
1688527 |
"THRACE INTERALLIEE" overprint on 1919 stamp of Bulgaria |
5 |
1688528 1688529 1688530 1688531 1688532 |
-- |
1 |
275558 |
1 d on 20 pa of Turkey (Mi:TR 662) |
1 |
1688592 |
10 Dr. on 1 Dr. |
1 |
120350 |
10 Lp. on 20 Lp. |
1 |
120342 |
10 Lp. on 25 Lp. |
1 |
120343 |
10 Lp. on 40 Lp. |
1 |
120345 |
10 on 20 |
1 |
120394 |
10 on 40 |
1 |
120385 |
100 Years of the union of Crete with Greece |
2 |
1307744 1307745 |
100 Years since the liberation of Ioannina |
3 |
417864 417865 417866 |
100 Years since the liberation of Thessaloniki |
4 |
417819 417820 417821 417822 |
100 years since the death of A. Papadiamantis, greek literate |
1 |
120828 |
10Λ on 20Λ Crete postage due stamp |
1 |
120384 |
150 Years of the First Greek Stamp Issue. |
8 |
120856 120857 120858 120859 120860 120861 120862 120863 |
150 years since the birth of the composer S.Samaras |
1 |
120831 |
150th anniversary of Greek postal service: mail train of 19th cent |
1 |
275401 |
150th. Anniv. of Postal Service |
1 |
275400 |
150th. Anniv. of the Navarino Naval Battle |
1 |
74093 |
15th International Cardiovascular Surgery Conference. |
1 |
275561 |
16th European Indoor Athletics Championship |
5 |
275621 275622 275623 275624 275625 |
18th Olympic Games, Tokyo, Oct. 10-25: Athlete on vase |
1 |
73627 |
1984 Summer Olympics: Ancient Olympic stadium |
1 |
120749 |
1st Symposium of the Seven Wise Men of the World in Cardiovascular Surgery. |
1 |
319655 |
1st United European Gastroenterology Week: Diseases of digestive system |
1 |
318983 |
2 d on 10pa on 2pa of Turkey (Mi:TR 661) |
1 |
1688593 |
2004 Summer Olympics, Athens: Olympic Sports Equipment - Discus |
1 |
319410 |
20g ΕΞΟΤΕΡΙΚΟΥ |
1 |
2325625 |
20th.Anniv.of Automobile and Touring Club of Greece road assistance service |
1 |
275535 |
2400 Years since the birth of Aristotelis |
3 |
1688336 1688337 1688338 |
2400 Years since the birth of Aristotle |
3 |
1688339 1688340 1688341 |
2nd Anniversary of the World Association for International Relations |
1 |
275560 |
3 Dr. on 3 Dr. |
1 |
120348 |
3 d on 3 pi of Turkey (Mi:TR 654) |
1 |
1688594 |
36th World Scout Conference, Thessaloniki |
4 |
319388 319389 319390 319391 |
40th.Anniv. of Assocn. for Macedonian Studies |
1 |
275539 |
5 Lp. on 3 Lp. |
1 |
120341 |
5 d on 20 pa of Turkey (Mi:TR 227) |
1 |
1688595 |
50 Lp. on 50 Lp. |
1 |
120346 |
50 years since the establishment of OECD |
1 |
120830 |
50th Anniversary of University of Thessaloniki. The University was founded by Alexandros Papanastasiou (1876-1936) while Prime Minister |
1 |
74006 |
50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Dodecanese Islands into Greece. |
3 |
319213 319214 319215 |
50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Dodecanese Islands into Greece. German commander signing treaty turning islands over to English and Greek military, Symi (Simi), May 8, 1945 |
1 |
319212 |
50th.Anniv. of Air Force |
1 |
275536 |
50th.Anniv. of Piraeus Port Organisation |
1 |
275538 |
50th.Anniv. of Thessaloniki Flying Club |
1 |
275537 |
70 years since the battle of Crete |
1 |
120829 |
75th anniversary of the olympic games revival |
2 |
73857 73858 |
85 years since the establishment of Academy of Athens |
1 |
120827 |
8th International Nephrology Conference |
1 |
275555 |
A inland. Initial value 62c |
1 |
481714 |
A inland; initial value 0.62 € |
1 |
1757130 |
A overseas .Sold at 78c |
1 |
481715 |
A overseas; initial value 0.78 € |
1 |
1757131 |
A. Liveris is President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dow Chemical Company. |
1 |
1307760 |
AHEPA stands for American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association |
1 |
73648 |
Achilleas Apergis (1909-1986) was one of the most creative post-war sculptors in Greece. |
1 |
318822 |
Acrylic on canvas 1982 by Yannis Moralis (visual artist) |
1 |
417696 |
Adamantios Korais (1748-1833) was a prominent Greek scholar and a major figure in the Greek Enlightenment |
1 |
73861 |
Adamantios Korais was a Greek humanist scholar and is credited with laying the foundations of Modern Greek literature. He is one of the most important representatives of the Greek Enlightenment. |
1 |
120451 |
Additional face value: 0.41 € |
1 |
319342 |
Aimilios Veakis (1884-1951) was one of the greatest Greek actors. |
1 |
318843 |
Alexandros Ypsilantis was a leader of the "Filiki Eteria", a secret organisation that coordinated the beginning of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
120438 |
All 4 sheets are issued in a folder |
4 |
2087843 2087844 2087845 2087846 |
All stamps of the "Athens 2004 - The Athletes" have been designed by Alecos Fassianos (painter). |
6 |
319434 319435 319436 319437 319438 319439 |
All stamps of the "Athens 2004: The Winners" have been designed by Alecos Fassianos (painter). |
4 |
319396 319397 319398 319399 |
Also imperforated right |
1 |
1757106 |
Also issued in booklets with self-adhesive stamps. |
5 |
319555 319556 319557 319558 319559 |
Also perf. 11½ |
2 |
41953 41954 |
Also perf. L11½ |
7 |
41985 41986 41988 41999 41995 41996 41998 |
Also perf. L11½ and comb. 13½ |
2 |
41989 41990 |
Amalia Fleming (1912-1986) was a Greek physician, activist and politician. She was also active in several human rights organisations, notably Amnesty International. |
1 |
319132 |
An Athenian and a Persian fighting each other (480 B.C.). Red-figured Attik kylix. |
1 |
417717 |
Anastasios Tsamados (1774-1825) was a Greek Admiral and Captain of the brig "Aris". |
1 |
120697 |
Andreas Miaoulis (1768-1835) was a Greek admiral as well as a politician leading a swarm of small vessels against the Ottomans. |
1 |
120716 |
Andreas Miaoulis was a Greek Admiral and politician, who commanded the Greek naval forces during the 1821 War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. Every year, at the island of Hydra, a big festival called "Miaoulia", takes place in his honor. |
1 |
120445 |
Apollo Temple, 4th cent. B.C., Delphi
Joint issue with Cyprus Mi nrs 930-933 |
1 |
319271 |
Apollo Ylates Temple, 2nd cent. A.D., Curium, Cyprus
Joint issue with Cyprus Mi nrs 930-933 |
1 |
319268 |
Apple in water |
1 |
319420 |
Archaeological finds from Vergina, Macedonia |
1 |
275464 |
Archimedes' Principle refers to the Law of Hydro-statics. |
1 |
120699 |
Aristarchus of Samos, first astronomer to discover heliocentric theory of universe, 2300th birth anniv.; Intl. Scientific Congress on Aristarchus, Samos, June 17-19: Temple of Hera, Aristarchus theory and diagram |
1 |
275511 |
Aristides Patrinos is Deputy Director for Research at the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) of the New York University. |
1 |
1307761 |
Armed forces: Distribution of goods in Bosnia |
1 |
319283 |
At the Benaki Museum. |
1 |
319598 |
At the Museum of Cycladic Art. |
1 |
319595 |
At the National Archaeological Museum. |
1 |
319594 |
At the National Gallery Museum. |
1 |
319599 |
At the New Acropolis Museum. |
1 |
319597 |
At the onset of the 1821 Greek War of Independence, against the Ottoman Empire, Ecumenical Patriarch Gregory V was hanged in full Patriarchal vestments by the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II in retaliation for the uprising. |
1 |
120437 |
Athanasios Diakos was a Greek military commander during the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. He is considered a national hero. |
1 |
120439 |
Athens print |
7 |
1688386 1688387 1757064 1757065 1757072 1688293 1688298 |
Athens print - bright coloured - spotted as if dirty |
2 |
1688383 1688384 |
Athens print .Yellowish paper Unsuccefull print comparing Mi nrs 43 and 44 |
2 |
1688281 1688282 |
Athens print-good quality paper,white ,smooth,no watermark |
10 |
1688294 1688295 1688296 1688297 1688299 1688300 1688301 1688302 1688303 1688304 |
Athens print-paper of inferior quality-thick -bright coloured-spotted as if dirty |
11 |
1688380 1688381 1688382 1688385 1688392 1688388 1688389 1688390 1688391 1688393 |
Athens printing, 1st period |
3 |
41956 41958 41957 |
Athens printing, 2st period (1891-96). Also perf. L11½ |
2 |
41965 41966 |
Athens printing, 2st period. Also perf. L11½ |
1 |
41964 |
Background is solid color
The trial nature of this stamp appears at the existing variety of different shades and papers used. Another reason is the very limited number of known copies. The printing is very bad, thus it must be the first trials of all the next issues of this stamp in Athens.
Michel shade - Dark Blue
Yvert shade - Dark Blue
Karamitsos shade - Deep Blue
Not listed in Scott |
1 |
1979383 |
Background of medallion is composed of dots arranged in lines (quadrille)
The trial nature of this stamp appears at the existing variety of different shades and papers used. Another reason is the very limited number of known copies. the printing is very bad, thus it must be the first trials of all the next issues of this stamp in Athens.
Michel shade - Dark Blue
Scott shade - Dark Blue
Yvert shade - Dark Blue
Karamitsos shade - Deep Blue |
1 |
1688357 |
Balkanfila, Balkan Stamp Exhibition, Athens, Nov. 24-Dec. 2: Balkan Countries Magnifier |
1 |
275479 |
Basketball, net and fans |
1 |
319563 |
Battle scene (490-480 B.C.). Black-figured lekythos. |
1 |
417719 |
Belgian print |
4 |
41959 1757061 1757062 1757063 |
Belgian print
not listed in Michel
not regularly issued |
5 |
1757068 1757069 1757070 1757067 1757071 |
Belgian print-white glossy paper |
7 |
1688377 1688378 1688284 1688285 1688286 1688287 1688288 |
Bird identity - Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) |
2 |
1307704 1688863 |
Black surcharge |
1 |
2514462 |
Black surcharge "50" applied to stamp with red surcharge "25" |
1 |
2514399 |
Blue overprint |
2 |
120659 120660 |
Booklet containing 4 se-tenant designs, perforated vertically only. |
1 |
2087847 |
Booklet contains 5 sets |
1 |
1688670 |
Booklet contains 9 different designs (one design repeated). Face value € 0.90 per stamp on day of issue |
1 |
2087871 |
Booklet contains two horizontal se-tenant pairs of the stamps in this series. Stamps from booklet are imperforate on top and bottom |
1 |
2472719 |
Booklet contains two sets of five designs |
3 |
2325643 2325649 2325655 |
Bronze Corinthian helmet belonging to Miltiades. |
1 |
417720 |
Brown surcharge |
2 |
1688503 1688504 |
By Christos Kapralos |
2 |
1979463 1979465 |
Byzantine manuscript |
1 |
74081 |
Capodistrias University of Athens: Owl, medallion |
1 |
318828 |
Catalogues value the stamps only in pairs |
11 |
2514444 2514445 2514446 2514447 2514448 2514449 2514450 2514451 2514452 2514453 |
Charity Tax Stamp
1934, 20 lepta issue 'St.Demetrius' surcharged 1d |
1 |
1307720 |
Charity Tax Stamp (1927 issue 'Corinth Canal' overprinted "providence'" in red)
Also overprinted in black. |
1 |
1525778 |
Charity Tax Stamp (1927 issue 'Corinth Canal' overprinted "providence'" in red).
Overprint INVERTED. |
1 |
1757089 |
Charity Tax Stamp - (1927 issue 'Corinth Canal' overprinted "providence'" in black).
Also overprinted in red. |
1 |
120513 |
Charity Tax Stamp - Church Restoration Fund - 'St.Demetrius' |
1 |
1307722 |
Charity Tax Stamp - Church of Faneromeni, Zante |
1 |
318746 |
Charity Tax Stamp - Overprint from bottom to the top |
1 |
1307723 |
Charles Nicolas Fabvier was a French philhellene, General and commander of the tactical Greek army during the Greek War of Independence. |
5 |
120425 120426 120427 120458 120461 |
Christ Pantokrator. |
1 |
319246 |
Christoforos Nezer (1887-1970) was a Greek actor, descendant of the Bavarian Nezer family. |
1 |
318842 |
Church of St.George of the Greeks. |
1 |
319245 |
Clean plates issue.Shadow lines at beard are long and unbroken. The background of medallion has white spotsThe 10 and 40 λεπτα are in bluish paper.Control numbers are rough |
8 |
1688229 1688231 1688232 1688233 1688234 1688235 2514482 2514483 |
Clean plates issue.Shadow lines at beard are long and unbroken. The background of medallion has white spotsThe 10 and 40 λεπτα are in bluish paper.Control numbers are rough. The exact colour of the stamp is Greyish-bistre. |
1 |
1688230 |
Community Support Framework, 5th Anniv.: Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, Athens |
1 |
319277 |
Community Support Framework, 5th Anniv.: Modernization of Greek Post Office |
1 |
319275 |
Consecutive prints up to year 1868. Generally good quality paper but uncleaned plates.Leaves a kind of relief printing.Control numbers of orange colour were printed prior to stamps,so characteristic is that the right side is thinner than the other |
1 |
1979384 |
Consecutive prints up to year 1868. Generally good quality paper but uncleaned plates.Leaves a kind of relief printing.Control numbers were printer prior to stamps ,so characteristic is that one side is thinner than the other |
21 |
1688218 1688219 1688220 1688221 1688222 1688223 2514471 2514472 1688224 1688225 |
Constantine Caratheodory (1873-1950) was a Greek mathematician, well known for the Caratheodory Theorems and Caratheodory Conjecture. |
1 |
319053 |
Constantinos Demetriades (1881-1943) was a sculptor. |
1 |
73753 |
Constantinos Kanaris was a Greek Prime Minister, Admiral and a politician. In his youth he was a freedom fighter during the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
120442 |
Containing two se-tenant pairs.
Perforated only vertically |
1 |
2087827 |
Contemporary Greek architecture. |
6 |
74069 74088 74089 74090 74091 74092 |
Coptic carpet |
1 |
74080 |
Costis Palamas (writer/poet), engraving by Giannis Gourtzis. |
1 |
319653 |
Cream Paper .Issued up to year 1886 . Most characteristic is that all stamps from the 1880's issue have not control numbers in the back |
4 |
1688376 1688373 1688374 1688375 |
Cretan lyre |
1 |
74019 |
Cultural influence of Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), King of Macedonia: Alexander searching for water of life, Hindu plate |
1 |
74079 |
DIAGORAS OF RHODES, winner at ancient Olympic Games |
1 |
120504 |
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) - Protection of Wetlands |
1 |
318789 |
Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) - Protection of Wetlands
perforated vertically |
1 |
1688664 |
Dark blue overprint |
1 |
120661 |
Demetrios Vikelas (1835-1908) was the first president of the International Olympic Committee from 1894 to 1896. |
1 |
120757 |
Demetrios Vikelas was the first president of the International Olympic Committee from 1894 to 1896. |
1 |
319055 |
Designs after paintings of Theofilos (1870-1934) who was a major folk art painter. |
3 |
73998 73999 74000 |
Detail from a mosaic at St. Luke's Monastery, Viotia, Greece |
3 |
73838 73839 73840 |
Detail of Aphrodite, Island of Delos, ca. 100 B.C. at the National Archaeological Museum, Greece.
Joint issue with Armenia Mi nrs 633-634 |
1 |
319688 |
Dionysios Solomos (1798-1857) was a Greek poet from Zakynthos (Zante) best known for writing the "Hymn to Liberty" which is the national anthem of Greece. Nikolas Mantzaros (1795-1872) was a Greek composer from Kerkyra (Corfu) who set to music the "Hymn to Liberty" of D. Solomos. |
1 |
73391 |
Dionysios Solomos was Greek poet, famous for his poem "Hymn to Liberty" which became the Greek National Anthem in 1865. |
1 |
120450 |
Dionysus |
1 |
120740 |
Dove, sun |
1 |
318795 |
Dr George Papanikolaou was a prominent Greek pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection. He invented the "Pap smear" test. |
2 |
73947 73948 |
During the Cretan revolt (1866) against the Ottoman Empire, a considerable number of Greeks, mostly women and children, took refuge at the monastery. After a three-day siege by the Ottomans, the Cretans decided to blow themselves rather than surrendering. |
1 |
120454 |
During the Greek War of Independence, on April 10th 1826, the heroic sortie of the embattled soldiers and the civilians took place, after a siege by the Ottomans lasting several months. |
1 |
120453 |
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. |
26 |
775178 775180 775182 775183 775185 775187 775188 775190 775192 775193 |
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
3 |
775218 775219 775220 |
Each booklet contains 2 sets perforated only vertical |
27 |
1688666 1688669 1688688 1688691 1688695 1688697 1688702 1688712 1688716 1688724 |
Each booklet contains 2 sets perforated only vertically |
1 |
1688342 |
Either Athens printing, 2st period (1991-96), or Belgian printing(violet, febr. 1888). |
1 |
41962 |
Eleftherios K. Venizelos was an eminent Greek leader of the Greek national liberation movement and was elected as Prime Minister several times. He is credited with being "the maker of modern Greece" due to his profound influence on internal and external affairs of Greece. |
2 |
120657 120658 |
Eleftherios Venizelos was a prominent and charismatic statesman. He was elected several times as Prime Minister and is credited with being "the maker of modern Greece". |
1 |
73647 |
Emilios Hourmouzios (1904-1973) was a journalist, theatre critic and playwright. Marios Ploritis (1919-2006) was a journalist, theatre critic and playwright. |
1 |
1525744 |
Emmanuel Xanthos was one of the founders of the "Filiki Eteria", an organisation fighting against the Ottoman occupation of Greece. |
2 |
120682 73287 |
Engraving by Yiannis Kephalinos |
1 |
318838 |
Epirus |
1 |
73927 |
Eugene Voulgaris (1716-1806) was a prominent Greek scholar and Orthodox educator. |
1 |
73860 |
European Year of Music |
1 |
275626 |
Extremely rare in used condition not listed in Michel.
In Scott there is a note saying that a 150d on 20l is fraudulent. |
1 |
1688637 |
F.I.A. - Federation Internationale de l'Automobile |
1 |
73755 |
Face value at date of issue: 0.58 €. Horizontal sides imperforate. |
1 |
1688838 |
Face value at date of issue: 0.72 € |
1 |
1688839 |
Face value is 46 Drachmas. Sale price from Post office was 60 Drachmas |
1 |
275438 |
Face value on first day 0,60€, the stamp is used for inland postage up to 20 grs. |
1 |
417793 |
Face value € 0.72 on day of issue. Stamp from booklet pane. |
10 |
2087899 2087900 2087901 2087902 2087903 2087904 2087905 2087906 2087907 2087908 |
Face value € 0.72 per stamp on day of issue |
1 |
2325702 |
Face value € 0.90 on day of issue |
6 |
2325694 2325699 2325737 2325738 2325739 2325740 |
Face value € 0.90 per stamp on day of issue |
3 |
2087817 2325715 2472706 |
Face value € 3.40 on day of issue |
1 |
2325696 |
Face value € 7.20 on day of issue |
1 |
2087898 |
Face value € 9.00 on day of issue |
1 |
2087892 |
False exists |
1 |
1688510 |
First Athen print.Unsuccesfull print, heavily shaded in the right side.Issues of 10 λ and 40λ are on bluish paper |
2 |
1688362 1688364 |
First Athens print. Toned paper.Shadow lines better than the previous issue. Issues of 10 λ and 40λ are on bluish paper |
3 |
1688361 1688363 1688217 |
First Athens print. Unsuccessful print, heavily shaded in the right side. |
2 |
1688358 1688360 |
First Athens print. Unsuccessful print, heavily shaded in the right side. The paper of this stamp is blue to blueish |
1 |
1688366 |
First Athens print.Toned paper.Shadow lines better than the previous issue. |
1 |
2514469 |
First Athens print.Toned paper.Shadow lines better than the previous issue. Issues of 10 λ and 40λ are on bluish paper |
1 |
1688359 |
First Athens prints. Toned paper. Shadow lines better than the previous issue. The printers have already learned the use of the printing methods needed. |
1 |
1688216 |
Flemish miniature |
1 |
74078 |
Forgeries exist (Forged: 17 teeth on the narrow side, Genuine: 16 teeth). |
1 |
41980 |
Forgeries exist (Genuine:16 teeth on the narrow side. Forged: 17 teeth). |
3 |
41978 41971 41979 |
Forgeries exist. (Forged: 17 teeth on the narrow side. Genuine: 16 teeth) |
1 |
41969 |
Frame size 20 x 26.5 mm |
2 |
120260 120298 |
Frame size 20.5 x 25.5 mm
Hermes moving to the right holding his younger brother Arcas |
1 |
1979382 |
Frasco by Raphael |
1 |
74077 |
Freedom fighters taking the oath in front of a priest, from Commemorative Medal |
1 |
73848 |
From booklet ,perforation on 3 sides |
1 |
1757105 |
From booklet pane Mi GR HB10. |
1 |
2325558 |
From booklet, perforated only vertically |
4 |
2087839 2087840 2087841 2087842 |
From the 10000 pieces print run the 9500 were sold from Esperia hotel in Rhodes for hotel residents
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325640 |
From the 2000 pieces print run the 1500 were sold from Rhodes Collection hotels in Rhodes for hotel residents
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325642 |
From the 2000 pieces print run the 1500 were sold from Rodos Maris hotel in Rhodes for hotel residents
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325637 |
From the 2000 pieces print run the 1500 were sold fromLa Marquise hotel in Rhodes for hotel residents
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325639 |
From the 20000 pieces print run the 19500 were sold in Rhodes
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325636 |
From the 3000 pieces print run the 2500 were sold from Eden Roc hotel in Rhodes for hotel residents
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325641 |
From the 3000 pieces print run the 2500 were sold from Rodos Palace hotel in Rhodes for hotel residents
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325638 |
From the 30000 pieces print run the 29500 were sold in Rhodes
Booklet contains 2 sets of five designs showing views of Rhodes. Eight different covers in this series, but stamp contents are the same across all cover designs. |
1 |
2325630 |
From the Benaki Museum. |
2 |
319629 319633 |
GAPA stands for Greek American Progressive Association. |
1 |
73763 |
Georgakis Olympios, depicted on the stamp, was a Greek military commander who was very active in the preparation of the 1821 Greek uprising against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
319030 |
George Karaiskakis was a Greek military commander and a hero of the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
120444 |
George Seferis (1900-1971) was a renowned Greek poet and a diplomat who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963 |
1 |
275513 |
Georgios Karaiskakis was a famous military commander and a hero of the Greek war of independence of 1821 against the Ottomans. |
2 |
275601 275602 |
Gerasimos Sklavos (1927-1967) was a well-known sculptor working mainly with sculptures of large dimensions. |
1 |
318823 |
God Helios (Sun) is usually depicted on stamps driving his chariot. |
1 |
120489 |
Goddess Anahit, 4th-3rd cent. B.C. (Satagh), Armenia.
Joint issue with Armenia Mi nrs 633-634 |
1 |
319689 |
Greece, 2005 Basketball champions: Basketball, net and Championship bowl |
1 |
319562 |
Greece’s entry into European Economic Community and Parliament: Wheat with Members’ Flags, Greek coins |
1 |
275458 |
Greek Presidency of European Union: Dove and stars |
1 |
319416 |
Greek Stamp Day. |
1 |
120787 |
Greek engravers of the 20th century, Coloured stone engraving, 1962 |
1 |
120825 |
Greek engravers of the 20th century, Coloured woodcut, 1970 |
1 |
120821 |
Greek engravers of the 20th century, Wood engraving, 1920 |
1 |
120824 |
Greek engravers of the 20th century, Wood engraving, 1942 |
1 |
120822 |
Greek engravers of the 20th century, Woodcut, 1959 |
1 |
120823 |
Greek mythology (from Vases, 5th Cent. B.C.): Artemis, Apollo, Leto, |
1 |
73967 |
Greek mythology (from Vases, 5th Cent. B.C.): Birth of Athena |
1 |
73966 |
Greek resistance fighters in collaboration with the British Allies destroyed the Gorgopotamos Rail Bridge which was heavily used by the German occupation forces as a supply line. |
1 |
275610 |
Gregoris Lambrakis, politician and pacifist, is a national symbol of democracy, representing the struggle against political repression and international dependence. For his ideas, he was assassinated in May 1963. |
1 |
120779 |
Gymnastics Gold and Bronze Winner, Athens 1896. |
1 |
319451 |
Head of Zeus or Poseidon of Artemission ca.460 B.C. and Bronze Head Sculpture with golden mask (end of Shang Dynasty). |
1 |
319654 |
Heinrich Schliemann discovered the Royal Tombs of Mycenae as well as the ancient city of Troy |
1 |
74056 |
Helen Papadaki (1903-1944)was a celebrated Greek stage actress. |
1 |
318841 |
Henri de Rigny was a French count, captain and commander of the French squadron in the Battle of Navarino (27 October 1827) against the Turks during the Greek War of Independence. |
2 |
120432 120456 |
Hermes
horizontal perforated |
1 |
318757 |
Hermes Carrying Infant Arcas |
1 |
120297 |
Hermes Donning Sandals. |
1 |
120268 |
Hermes moving to the right holding his younger brother Arcas |
1 |
1979385 |
Hermes moving to the right holding his younger brother Arcas
Image size 20.5 x 25.5 mm |
1 |
1979386 |
Hermes, from Old cretain coin |
1 |
120289 |
Homer Inspired Artworks |
4 |
120733 120708 120712 120734 |
Honrizontal unperforated |
5 |
319226 319228 319230 319234 319240 |
Horizontal sides imperforate. |
1 |
319706 |
Horizontal unperforated |
3 |
319061 319065 319079 |
Horizontally imperforate |
2 |
417707 417709 |
Horizontally imperforate.
Mi.2094E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319369 |
Horizontally imperforated
Mi.2083D perforation 13 |
1 |
319358 |
Horizontally imperforated
Mi.2084D perforation 13 |
1 |
319359 |
Horizontally unperforated |
3 |
319232 1688732 1688733 |
INVERTED OVERPRINT. |
1 |
775228 |
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. |
11 |
775179 775181 775184 775186 775189 775191 775194 775196 775200 775202 |
Image size 20 x 26.5 mm |
1 |
120261 |
Image size 20.0 x 26.5 mm |
1 |
120262 |
Image size 20.5 x 25.5 mm |
1 |
120300 |
Imperforate horizontally |
19 |
1525800 1525802 481677 1525806 318988 318990 319010 1688696 1688726 319244 |
Imperforate horizontally. |
8 |
1688682 1688699 319146 1688719 1688725 319610 319615 319714 |
Imperforate horizontally.
Mi.2095D perforation 13 |
1 |
319370 |
Imperforate on horizotal sides. |
1 |
319142 |
Imperforate vertically |
17 |
1525801 120792 481674 481675 1525803 120799 481676 1525804 1525805 1525807 |
Imperforate vertically
Tsanakleios School, Komotini (Rhodope) |
1 |
319015 |
Imperforate vertically. |
4 |
1463601 319069 319077 319504 |
In March 17th, 1821 was celebrated doxology at Agia Lavra at Kalavryta for the declaration of the War of Independence on March 25th, 1821. |
1 |
120452 |
In Type I is generally less sharp and clear than Type II. In Type II it is more visible that the 5 horizontal stripes in the frame at the top are each made up of of 3 narrow lines and in Type I these stripes look nearly solid. The vertical lines in the water below the ship are blurred in Type I and sharper and clearer in Type II. |
1 |
120420 |
In Type I the background shading is darker and the details of the frame are less distinct. Type I is the original 1927 engraving and Type II is the 1935 re-engraving. |
1 |
120422 |
In Type I the entire design is darker. The left corner of the base of the standing column at the right front is visible as are all of the fallen stones between the two columns at the front. Type I is the original 1927 engraving and Type II is the 1935 re-engraving. |
1 |
120424 |
In Type I the stamp is less clear. When magnified the shading behind the lettering and values is irregular and appears to be scribbled in. |
1 |
120418 |
In Type II is generally sharper and clearer than Type I. In Type II it is more visible that the 5 horizontal stripes in the frame at the top are each made up of of 3 narrow lines and in Type I these stripes look nearly solid. The vertical lines in the water below the ship are blurred in Type I and sharper and clearer in Type II. |
1 |
1757084 |
In Type II the background shading is lighter and the details of the frame are more distinct. Type I is the original 1927 engraving and Type II is the 1935 re-engraving. |
1 |
1757088 |
In Type II the entire design is lighter. The base and bottom portion of the column standing at the right has been removed along with the rightmost stone from the group of 4 stones lying between the two columns. The middle 2 stones blend together so it looks like only 2 stones between the 2 columns rather than 4 stones as in Type I. Type I is the original 1927 engraving and Type II is the 1935 re-engraving. |
1 |
1757086 |
In Type II the stamp is more clear. When magnified the shading behind the lettering and values appears to be made up of regularly spaced cross hatched lines. |
1 |
1757081 |
Inverted center |
1 |
775123 |
Ioannis Iakovos Meyer (1798-1826) was a Swiss filhellene and editor of the Greek newspaper "Greek Chronicles" of that time. Vlasis Gavrielides (1848-1920) is considered to be the "father" of journalism in contemporary Greece. |
1 |
1525742 |
Ioannis Kapodistrias (1776-1831) was the first Governor of Greece after its liberation from the Ottoman empire. |
1 |
73870 |
Ioannis Kapodistrias was a Greek Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire. He later became Governor of Greece from 1827 to 1831. He is considered the Founder of the Modern Greek State. |
1 |
120448 |
Ioannis Makrygiannis, Andreas Metaxas, Demetrios Kallergis |
1 |
319081 |
Iris Holding Caduceus |
3 |
120291 2325539 120292 |
Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, the messenger of the Olympian gods, goddess of sea and sky. |
1 |
120490 |
Issue commemorating 1000 years of the liberation of Crete from the Saracens |
1 |
73527 |
Issue commemorating 50 years of the National Institution of Social Welfare (P.I.K.P.A.) |
1 |
73622 |
Issue for the 2300 years of the founding of Thessaloniki. |
7 |
275631 275632 275633 275634 275635 275636 275637 |
Issue for the 2300 years of the founding of Thessaloniki. Stamp depicts the Aristotelion University, the Thessaloniki International Fair Tower (in the middle) and the famous landmark of Thessaloniki, the White Tower. |
1 |
275638 |
Issue for the XXII Paralympic Games held in Athens, 17-28 September 2004. |
4 |
319498 319499 319500 319501 |
Issue in honour of the U.S. president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who died on 12 April 1945, a few days before the capitulation of Germany and the end of war in Europe. |
3 |
120634 120635 120636 |
Issue intended as a supplement to the "Victory Issue" set of stamps of 1 May 1947 featuring the Battle of Crete. |
1 |
73300 |
Issue intended for the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (U.P.U.) |
1 |
73296 |
Issue on the occasion of the first (after liberation) anniversary of the 28th October 1940. |
2 |
120632 120633 |
Issue to commemorate the 7th Meeting of the International Olympic Academy in Olympia (29 July - 14 August) |
1 |
73721 |
Issue to commemorate the 9th European Athletics Championship held in Athens |
1 |
73706 |
Issue to commemorate the qualifying rounds of the European Championship (24-25 June) |
1 |
73720 |
Issued both in panes of 8 single design and in panes containing eight horizontal se-tenant pairs of the two designs in this series |
2 |
2472717 2472718 |
Issued for the 11th Boy Scout Jamboree in Marathon, Attica. |
4 |
73561 73575 73576 73578 |
Issued for the 11th Boy Scout Jamboree in Marathon, Attica. Athanasios Lefkaditis was the founder of the Greek Scout Movement. |
1 |
73577 |
Issued for the 2000 years of Christianity. Έκδοση για τα 2000 χρόνια του Χριστιανισμού. |
6 |
319291 319292 319293 319294 319295 319296 |
Issued in a folder containing the 4 se-tenant stamps which is sold at 3.50 euros |
1 |
2325603 |
Issued in booklet panes of 10 |
1 |
2325629 |
Issued in booklet panes of 10. Face value € 0.90 on day of issue |
2 |
2325741 2325742 |
Issued in booklet panes. Perforated vertically only. |
5 |
2325560 2325562 2325564 2325566 2325568 |
Issued in booklets containing 10 stamps each |
1 |
2087802 |
Issued in booklets containing 2 copies of this stamp and 8 copies of the other stamp in this set. Face value € 0.90 on day of issue |
1 |
2087891 |
Issued in booklets containing 8 copies of this stamp and 2 copies of the other stamp in this set. Face value € 0.90 on day of issue |
1 |
2087890 |
Issued in booklets containing two se-tenant pairs.
Perforated only vertically |
1 |
2041512 |
Issued in booklets of 10. Face Value € 0.72 on day of issue |
1 |
2087854 |
Issued in booklets of 10. Face Value € 0.80 on day of issue |
1 |
1463642 |
Issued in panes containing eight horizontal se-tenant pairs. |
1 |
2472723 |
Issued in panes of 10 |
1 |
2325591 |
Issued in panes of 25 |
1 |
2325713 |
Issued in se-tenant sets of three values namely 2 Dr., 4.50 Dr. and 8.50 Dr. |
3 |
73973 73974 73975 |
Issued in self-adhesive booklets containing 2 copies of this stamp and four copies of each of the 2 other stamps in this series. Face value € 0.72 on day of issue |
1 |
2087864 |
Issued in self-adhesive booklets containing 2 sets of the five designs in this series |
5 |
2087855 2087856 2087858 2087859 2087860 |
Issued in self-adhesive booklets containing four copies of this stamp, four copies of the first stamp in this series and two copies of the final stamp in this series. Face value € 0.72 on day of issue |
1 |
2087863 |
Issued in self-adhesive booklets containing four copies of this stamp, four copies of the second stamp in this series and two copies of the final stamp in this series. Face value € 0.72 on day of issue |
1 |
2087862 |
Issued in self-adhesive booklets of 10 |
2 |
2087886 2087887 |
Issued in sheet of 8 complete sets per sheet |
1 |
2325573 |
Issued in sheet of 8 complete sets per sheet
and also in sheets of 8 stamps (0.90 value) per sheet |
1 |
2325574 |
Issued in sheet of 8 complete sets per sheet
and also in sheets of 8 stamps (3.40 value) per sheet |
1 |
2325577 |
Issued on the occasion of the 75 years (1864-1939) since the union of the Ionian Islands with Greece. |
5 |
120529 120530 120531 120532 120533 |
Issued only in s.sheet |
2 |
1757153 1757154 |
Issued to commemorate the 1985 International Youth Year and the Panhellenic Stamp Exhibition held in Piraeus. |
1 |
275654 |
Issued to commemorate the Ministerial congress of N.A.T.O. member-countries (Athens, 3-5 May) |
4 |
73545 73546 73547 73548 |
Issued to commemorate the Olympic Day (6 April) |
1 |
73718 |
Issued to commemorate the centenary of the union of the Ionian islands with Greece. |
7 |
73599 73600 73601 73602 73603 73604 73605 |
Issued to publicize World Refugee Year, July 1, 1959-June 30, 1960 |
1 |
73475 |
Issued up to year 1875. Main feature of this issue is the meshed paper, except of the 1 and 2 λ which is thin and almost transparent. 1 and 2 λ have not control numbers |
5 |
1688247 1688248 1688249 1688250 1688251 |
Issued with personalized attached label. |
1 |
1307733 |
It shows the bull-leaping in Minoan Crete where the athletes had to make acrobatic leaps over the bull. "Tavrokathapsia" were dedicated to God Poseidon. |
1 |
120501 |
James Giannopoulos is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Fox Filmed Entertainment. |
1 |
1307762 |
Jason & the Argonauts: Jason takes Golden Fleece, kills serpent with Medea’s help |
1 |
319108 |
Joint issue with Cyprus |
1 |
2087912 |
Joint issue with France MiNr. FR 2890 |
1 |
318979 |
Joint issue with Japan MiNr. JP 2692. Masks used in ancient Greek and traditional Japanese theatre. |
1 |
319272 |
Joint issue with Yugoslavia MiNr. YU 348-349, Romania MiNr. RO 547-548 and Turkey MiNr. TR 1014-1015. On the occasion of the First Balkan Economic Conference in Belgrade. |
1 |
120524 |
Joint issue with Yugoslavia MiNr. YU 422-425, Romania MiNr. RO 615-616 and Turkey MiNr. TR 1076-1077. On the occasion of the Second Balkan Economic Conference in Belgrade. |
2 |
120541 120542 |
Judo - Athenà + Phèvos |
1 |
319418 |
Junta Regime of April 21, 1967: Soldier and Rising Phoenix |
3 |
73707 73708 73709 |
Kassos |
1 |
73297 |
Katina Paxinou (1900-1973) was a well-known film and theater actress. Winner of an Oscar Award in 1943. |
1 |
318845 |
Konstantinos Volanakis (1837–1907) was a Greek artistic painter, considered one of the best of the 19th century. |
1 |
73670 |
Kyveli (1887-1978) was the stage name of the famous Greek actress Kyveli Andrianou. |
1 |
318846 |
Labors of Hercules: Hercules and the Erymanthian boar |
1 |
73811 |
Laskarina Bouboulina (1771-1825) was a Greek Naval Commander and a heroine of the 1821 uprising against the Ottomans. |
1 |
120718 |
Laskarina Bouboulina was a Greek naval commander, heroine of the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. She was also an Admiral of the Imperial Russian Navy. |
1 |
120440 |
Laurel wreath over sea-coast |
1 |
319421 |
Lazaros Koundouriots was a great shipowner who appropriated his fortune for the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
120446 |
Lily, Plastira Lake |
1 |
319344 |
Listed as Souvenir sheet by S.Gibbons |
1 |
1688768 |
Lodewijk van der Heyden was the commander of the Russian squadron in the Battle of Navarino (27 October 1827) against the Turks during the Greek War of Independence. |
2 |
120433 120457 |
Lord Byron (1788-1824) was a prominent British poet and a fervent philhellene who joined the Greek war of independence against the Ottoman Empire. The Greek people revere him as a national hero. |
2 |
73963 73964 |
M. Karagatsis was the pen name of Dimitris Rodopoulos (novelist, journalist, critic and playwriter). |
1 |
319736 |
Macedonian Struggle Museum, Salonika. Imperforate vertically. |
1 |
319013 |
Many false exist |
9 |
1688499 1688500 2514457 2514456 1688501 1688507 2514464 2514465 1688508 |
Maria Callas |
1 |
319197 |
Maria Callas (1923-1977) was an American-born Greek soprano and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers. |
1 |
275514 |
Maria Rezan (1921-2004) was one of the most significant women journalists of Greece. Nikos Karantinos (1920-2008) was a journalist. |
1 |
1525743 |
Marika Kotopouli (1887-1954) was a major Greek actress |
1 |
318844 |
Markos Botsaris was a Greek General and hero of the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
120443 |
Melina Mercouri (1920-1994). |
4 |
319088 319089 319090 319091 |
Men's National Basketball Team under-19, Silver Medal, 2009 World Basketball Championship. |
1 |
417661 |
Men's National Basketball Team under-20, Gold Medal, 2009 European Basketball Championship. |
1 |
417660 |
Men's National Basketball Team, Bronze Medal, 2009 European Basketball Championship. |
1 |
417662 |
Mene Psarianosi Symeonidis fossil |
1 |
275455 |
Military issue |
7 |
775104 775105 775106 775107 775108 775109 775110 |
Millennium of the founding of the monastic community on Mt. Athos |
1 |
73586 |
Missing first name "Sir Codrington" instead of "Sir Edward Codrington" |
1 |
120430 |
Missing first name. "Sir Codrington" instead of "Sir Edward Codrington". Sir Codrington was a British Admiral who destroyed the Turkish fleet at the Battle of Navarino on October 20, 1827. |
1 |
120459 |
Mycenaean amphora crater, 14th cent. B.C., Nicosia, Cyprus.
Joint issue with Cyprus Mi nrs 930-933 |
1 |
319270 |
Natl. Resistance Movement, 1941-44: Partisan Men and Women, by P. Gravalos |
1 |
275609 |
Natl. Resistance Movement, 1941-44: The Start of Resistance in Crete, by P. Gravalos |
1 |
275608 |
Never in circulation |
2 |
2494855 2494856 |
New and Old Greek Naval Ships: Battleship Psara |
1 |
275426 |
New and Old Greek Naval Ships: Cruiser |
1 |
275423 |
Nikiphoros Lytras (1832 – 1904) was a nineteenth-century Greek painter. |
1 |
73669 |
Nikolaos Skoufas (1779–1818) - member of the Filiki Eteria ("Society of Friends"), a Greek conspiratorial organization against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
275452 |
Nikos Aliagas is a French-Greek journalist and entertainer. |
1 |
1307765 |
Nikos Skalkotas (1904-1949) was a Greek composer of 20th century classical music. Dimitris Mitropoulos (1896-1960) was a Greek conductor, pianist and composer. |
1 |
275627 |
Not issued.
Without printed value,named value 5 l |
2 |
1688483 1688484 |
Oil Tempera 1938 by Diamantis Diamantopoulos (painter, sculptor) |
1 |
417699 |
Oil on canvas 1949 by Nicos Engonopoulos (painter and poet) |
1 |
417695 |
Oil on canvas 1955 by Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas (painter, sculptor, writer) |
1 |
417698 |
Oil on canvas 1968 by Giannis Gaitis (sculptor and painter). |
1 |
417694 |
Oil on canvas 1980 by Yannis Tsarouchis (painter) |
1 |
417697 |
Olympic Games Athens |
7 |
319423 319424 319425 319459 319461 319462 319472 |
Olympic Games Athens 2004 |
2 |
319308 319312 |
Olympic Games Athens 2004. |
1 |
319310 |
Olympic Games- Los Angeles |
1 |
120754 |
Olympic coins: Obverse and reverse of Silver three drachma of Cos, 480-450 BC. |
1 |
319471 |
On November 12 ,1959 the Soviet Union circulated a stamp with Manolis Glezos ,showing Acropolis in backround and the inscription " Freedom to the patriots''. For retaliation, Greece circulated the Nagy set. With common agreement both sets were withdrawn on December 17 ,1959 |
2 |
73463 73464 |
One of the most important battles between the greek states and the persian empire in Sept.480 BC. |
1 |
120506 |
Oval 0 |
1 |
775009 |
Overprint Value: 10 Lp. on 30 Lp. |
1 |
120344 |
Overprint Value: 10L on 20L |
1 |
120360 |
Overprint Value: 10L on 25L |
1 |
120361 |
Overprint Value: 2 Dr. on 2 Dr. |
1 |
120347 |
Overprint Value: 5 Dr. on 5 Dr. |
1 |
120349 |
Overprint in black |
1 |
1757079 |
Overprint in taller, thiner letters than GR Z4 |
1 |
2514455 |
Overprint on Mi nr 467 |
1 |
1757094 |
Overprint on Mi nr 468 |
1 |
1757095 |
Overprint on Mi nr 469 |
1 |
1757096 |
Overprint on Mi nr 470 |
1 |
1757097 |
Overprint on Mi nr 471 |
1 |
1757098 |
Overprint on Mi.nr 458 |
1 |
1757099 |
Overprint on Mi.nr 459 |
1 |
1757100 |
Overprint on Mi.nr 460 |
1 |
1757101 |
Overprint on Mi.nr 461 |
1 |
1757102 |
Overprint on Mi.nr 462 |
1 |
1757103 |
Painting by Constantine Volonakis (1837-1907) painter, considered to be one of the best of the 19th century. |
1 |
73791 |
Painting by Konstantinos Parthenis (1878-1967). |
2 |
319028 319029 |
Pair from booklet, imperforate top and bottom |
26 |
1979399 1979402 1979404 1979406 1979468 1979408 1979411 1979413 1979470 1979416 |
Panagiotis Tsaldaris was a revered conservative politician and leader of the conservative People's Party for many years. |
2 |
120663 120664 |
Paper is dull and the medallion usually is full of white spots.It is coloured in the shade of stamps .The 10 and 40 lepta are on grennish paper.Control numbers are dark and toned |
6 |
1688240 1688241 1688242 1688243 1688244 1688245 |
Part of a miniature sheet. Men's National Basketball Team under-19, Silver Medal, 2009 World Basketball Championship. |
1 |
417656 |
Part of a miniature sheet. Men's National Basketball Team under-20, Gold Medal, 2009 European Basketball Championship. |
1 |
417655 |
Part of a miniature sheet. Men's National Basketball Team, Bronze Medal, 2009 European Basketball Championship. |
1 |
417657 |
Part of miniature sheet issued to commemorate the 1985 International Youth Year and the Panhellenic Stamp Exhibition held in Piraeus. |
1 |
275648 |
Part of miniature sheet. |
23 |
319119 319120 319121 319122 319123 319124 319125 319126 319127 319128 |
Part of miniature sheet. Bust of Asclepios at the National Archaeological Museum, Greece. |
1 |
319679 |
Part of miniature sheet. Statue of Asclepios at the Ampuria Museum, Spain. |
1 |
319678 |
Part of se-tenant sets of the three values of 6, 14 and 20 drachma.
Painting by Th. Poulakis (1622-1692), Greek painter. |
3 |
275540 275541 275542 |
Pavlos Bakoyiannis was a liberal politician, parliament member and well-known for his broadcasts against the Greek Junta (1967-1974). For his ideas, he was assassinated in September 1989 by a radical group. |
1 |
120780 |
Pavlos Melas (depicted on the stamp), officer of the Greek army, was among the first who organised and participated in Greece's struggle to liberate Macedonia (1904-1908). |
1 |
319032 |
Pavlos Palaeologos (1895-1984) was a journalist and writer. Dimitris Psathas (1907-1979) was a satirist and playwright. |
1 |
1525741 |
Perforated Horizontally |
1 |
319502 |
Perforated only verically |
2 |
1688334 1688335 |
Perforated only vertically |
2 |
2087825 2087826 |
Perforation in the middle of the stamp |
1 |
2514461 |
Perforation on 3 sides |
1 |
1688685 |
Perforation on Vertical sides only |
1 |
1307728 |
Persian miniature |
1 |
74082 |
Petrobeis Mavromichalis was a freedom fighter and in 1821 he marched with his troops into the city of Kalamata, liberating it from the Ottomans. His action proclaimed the beginning of the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. Later, he became vice-president of the Council of State and a Senator. |
1 |
120449 |
Phalanx marching into battle (640 B.C.). Corinthian oenochoe. |
1 |
417718 |
Phineas (blind seer), god Hermes and the Voreadae pursuing Harpies |
1 |
319106 |
Photo UNICEF/HQ 00-1004 by Shehzad Noorani |
1 |
417653 |
Photo UNICEF/HQ 06-1040 by Kate Brooks |
1 |
417651 |
Photo UNICEF/HQ 06-1370 by Giacomo Pirozzi |
1 |
417650 |
Photo UNICEF/HQ 06-1500 by Giacomo Pirozzi |
1 |
417652 |
Photo UNICEF/HQ 07-0778 by Iyad El Baba |
1 |
417654 |
Pindaros was a ancient Greek lyric poet. |
1 |
73747 |
Pipes and zournadas |
1 |
74025 |
Prepared but not issued |
1 |
2514403 |
Pres. Konstantin Karamanlis (1907-98):Various portraits of Karamanlis and Representations of economic development 1955-63. |
1 |
319262 |
Printed in booklet panes of 10 of this one design, and as part of a booklet of 10 with 8 other desings in this series. |
1 |
2087870 |
Printed in booklet panes of 10. Face value € 0.90 per stamp on day of issue. |
1 |
2087880 |
Printed in panes of 10 with se-tenant labels that could be customized. |
1 |
2087818 |
Printed in panes of 5 with 5 attached labels that could be personalized. |
1 |
2087853 |
Printed in sheetlets containing 10 se-tenant pairs |
1 |
2041509 |
Printed in sheets of five with five se-tenant labels that could be personalized by customers. |
1 |
2087885 |
Protection against forest fires |
1 |
318788 |
Protection of the environment: Parthenon and Refinery |
1 |
74095 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 430
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775221 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 431
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775222 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 432
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775223 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 433
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775224 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 434
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775225 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 435
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775226 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 436
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775227 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 437
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775229 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 438
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775230 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 439
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775231 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 440
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775232 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 441
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775233 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 442
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775234 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 443
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775235 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 444
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775236 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 445
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775237 |
Red overprint on Mi:GR 446
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 Red Overprint "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ" (Hellenic Administration) was carried out on twenty stamps from both the regular and the airmail issues of 1940 for the National Youth Organisation (E.O.N.) |
1 |
775238 |
Restoration of Democracy in Greece: “Greece Rising Again” |
1 |
74083 |
Rigas Feraios was a Greek writer, political thinker and revolutionary, active in the Modern Greek Enlightenment. He was a pioneer of the Greek War of Independence. |
1 |
120436 |
Rigas Velestinlis (Feraios), engraving by Giannis Gourtzis. |
1 |
319659 |
Robots (Moshovaki-Chaiger Ornella) |
1 |
319303 |
Roman coin |
1 |
74071 |
Round 0 |
1 |
775008 |
Salonika |
1 |
73496 |
Sappho was a famous ancient Greek lyric poet, born on the island of Lesvos. She was considered one of the nine most important lyric poets of her time. |
1 |
319131 |
Scenes from the Fairy Tale “The 12 Months”: Punishment of greediness |
1 |
275420 |
Scenes from the Fairy Tale “The 12 Months”: The poor woman and the 12 months |
1 |
275418 |
Scenes from the Fairy Tale “The 12 Months”: The poor woman and the gold coins |
1 |
275419 |
Scenes from the Fairy Tale “The 12 Months”: The poor woman with the 5 children |
1 |
275417 |
Se-tenant pair from booklet. Stamps from booklet are imperforate on top and bottom |
1 |
2472720 |
Self-adhesive |
1 |
2087804 |
Self-adhesive booklet |
11 |
2087797 2087798 2087799 2087800 2087801 2087914 2087803 2087805 2087806 2087807 |
Silver Medals in Long Jump and High Jump, London 1908. Gold Medal in Long Jump and Bronze Medal in High Jump, Stockholm 1912. |
1 |
319452 |
Similar designs were issued by Cyprus, Egypt, France, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Slovenia and Syria. |
1 |
1463636 |
Single stamp form souvenir sheet. |
1 |
318942 |
Single stamps from souvenir sheet.
Issued on the occasion of Olymphilex 2004, World Olympic and Sports Stamps Exhibition, Coins and Memorabilia, held in Athens from 12-22 August 2004. |
1 |
1688809 |
Sir Edward Codrington was a British Admiral who destroyed the Turkish fleet at the Battle of Navarino on October 20, 1827. |
2 |
120431 120460 |
Sold and used in Moschopolis |
24 |
775111 775112 775113 775114 775115 775116 775117 775118 775119 775120 |
Spyros Louis was the gold medal winner of the first Olympic Marathon race in 1896. |
1 |
73719 |
St. John the Divine, Patmos - Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John "the Theologian" and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos |
1 |
73887 |
Stamp From Booklet. Imperf at top and bottom. |
2 |
2325582 2325584 |
Stamp From Booklet. Imperf at top and bottom. Face value € 0.90 on day of issue |
1 |
2325580 |
Stamp From Booklet. Imperf at top and bottom. Face value € 3.40 on day of issue |
1 |
2325586 |
Stamp commemorates the link between Greece and U.S.A. |
1 |
73833 |
Stamp from block nr 20 |
1 |
1757108 |
Stamp from booklet |
1 |
1463643 |
Stamp from booklet . Issued in booklets of 10. Face Value € 0.80 on day of issue |
1 |
1463639 |
Stamp from booklet .Vertical perforated.
Similar designs were issued by Cyprus, Egypt, France, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Slovenia and Syria. |
1 |
1463637 |
Stamp from booklet pane |
8 |
2087872 2087873 2087874 2087875 2087876 2087877 2087878 2087879 |
Stamp from booklet pane. |
6 |
2325631 2325632 2325633 2325634 2325635 2325703 |
Stamp from booklet pane. Face value € 0.90 on day of issue |
24 |
2325704 2325705 2325706 2325707 2325708 2325709 2325710 2325711 2325712 2325716 |
Stamp from booklet. Issued in booklets of 10. Face Value € 0.80 on day of issue |
1 |
1463641 |
Stamp from booklet. Stamps from booklet are imperforate on top and bottom |
2 |
2472721 2472722 |
Stamp from pane of 25. Perforated on all four sides. |
2 |
2325581 2325583 |
Stamp from pane of 25. Perforated on all four sides. Face value € 0.90 on day of issue |
1 |
2325579 |
Stamp from pane of 25. Perforated on all four sides. Face value € 3.40 on day of issue |
1 |
2325585 |
Stamp from souvenir sheet Mi:GR BL115 |
1 |
1979437 |
Stamp from souvenir sheet Mi:GR BL116 |
1 |
1979439 |
Stamp n.Sn RA65 overprint in red 50 on 50 |
1 |
1688640 |
Stamp of booklet. Perforated only vertically |
1 |
1757144 |
Stamps are imperf at top and bottom. |
1 |
2325590 |
Stamps of this set were paid in foreign currency ,due to depreciation of Drachma . Were used for checks or parcels destinated abroad and is known as "parcels set" |
5 |
120224 120225 120226 120227 120228 |
Statue of "Diadumenus" by Polycleitus |
1 |
318779 |
Statue of "Youth of Antikythera" |
1 |
318778 |
Surcharge 2d. on 1937 40l. issue, Amphictyonic coin |
1 |
1525787 |
Surcharge of 50 Drachma on 1939 1Drachma issue |
1 |
1688638 |
Surcharge of 50 Drachma over 50 Gr.Lepta on 1939 issue |
1 |
1307721 |
Surcharge on 1901 issue |
1 |
1688488 |
Tambourine |
1 |
74020 |
Taraxacum officinale (common Dandelion) and Cichorium intybus (common Chicory) |
1 |
318947 |
The "Parrhesia" of St.George |
1 |
319248 |
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad |
1 |
73608 |
The 4 souvenir sheets were issued together in a folder |
4 |
1688319 1688320 1688321 1688322 |
The 450.000 Drachmas was optional to help the camps of children at the time of war. |
1 |
120607 |
The Discobolus of Myron ("discus thrower") is a Greek sculpture, circa 460–450 BC. |
1 |
41975 |
The International Historical Symposiu, Volos |
1 |
275557 |
The Marshall Plan was a financial aid programme towards Greece, within the framework of America's assistance in rebuilding Europe. |
6 |
73306 73307 73308 73309 73310 73311 |
The Provisional Government of E. Venizelos in Thessaloniki after the government of Athens edited the ET series, edited in the row this new series, with the Recognition "ΠΡΟΣΩΡΙΝΗ ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΣΙΣ".
Never in circulation - used only as a revenue stamp. |
1 |
1979390 |
The Sacred Company (Ieros Lochos) was a free Greek unit of commandos attached to the Allied 1st Special Air Service. |
1 |
319035 |
The Souvenir Sheet depicts the Emblem of the Greek Presidency of the E.U., the old Royal Palace in Esplanade (Corfu island), the Achilleion Palace (Corfu island) and the Zappeion building (Athens). |
1 |
319042 |
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is an international philanthropic organisation in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and medicine, and social welfare. |
1 |
1307763 |
The Temple of Poseidon is located in Cape Sounion in the southeast corner of Attica Peninsula, Greece.
After issued by a private company, were not accepted from the Government due to bad design and were never in use |
3 |
775173 775174 1307714 |
The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace, is a 2nd century BC marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory). Since 1884, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre and is one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world. |
1 |
73760 |
The booklet contains 1 set perforated vertical |
2 |
1688684 1688687 |
The booklet contains 2 half perforated sets |
1 |
1979447 |
The booklet contains 2 half perforated stamps |
1 |
1979451 |
The booklet contains 2 stamps perforated only vertically |
1 |
1757165 |
The booklet contains 4 stamps perforated only vertically |
1 |
1979477 |
The booklet contains pane Michel HB26 to HB34 |
1 |
1757119 |
The first post-WWII monetary reform started on November 1944 with three stamps (out of four) issued on 11 Nov.1944 and the fourth stamp (this one) on 15 May 1945. |
1 |
120623 |
The first post-WWII monetary reform started on November 1944 with three stamps (out of four) issued on 11 Nov.1944 and the fourth stamp issued on 15 May 1945. |
3 |
120617 120618 120619 |
The five Kings that ruled Greece : George I, Constantine I, Alexander, George II, Paul. |
7 |
73564 73565 73568 73569 73570 73566 73567 |
The image of cells through microscope forms 'flowers' |
1 |
2041493 |
The image of cells through microscope forms a 'butterfly' |
1 |
2041494 |
The image of cells through microscope forms a 'deer' |
1 |
2041497 |
The image of cells through microscope forms a 'heart' |
1 |
2041495 |
The image of cells through microscope forms a 'wreath' |
1 |
2041496 |
The legend of Zeus and Ganimedes. Ganimedes was a beautiful young man, prince of Troy. Zeus, in form of an eagle, abducted him to Olympus where he served the gods as a cupbearer. |
1 |
1307716 |
The letters of word ΛΕΠΤΟΝ-ΛΕΠΤΑ are larger and wider. Difference from stamps of year 1875 sometimes can be seen more clear on letter Π |
10 |
1688367 1688368 1688369 1688370 1688371 1688372 2514413 2514416 2514414 2514417 |
The letters of word ΛΕΠΤΟΝ-ΛΕΠΤΑ are small and narrow |
16 |
1688264 1688265 1688266 1688267 1688268 1688269 1688270 1688271 1688272 1688273 |
The massacre of Kalavryta refers to the extermination of the male population of Kalavryta village and the total destruction of the village by the German occupation forces. |
1 |
275606 |
The postprice: 13,45 € |
1 |
2041520 |
The postprice: 7,25 € |
1 |
2041522 |
The postprice: 7,55 € |
1 |
2041523 |
The shading lines in beard are shorter ,giving the impression of 'shaved'.The corners are light |
1 |
1688238 |
The shading lines in beard are shorter ,giving the impression of 'shaved'.The corners are light to heavy "oxidised" |
3 |
1688237 2514410 2514411 |
The sheetlet contains 2 sets and 4 labels |
1 |
1757109 |
The specific stamp is printed with an innovative infusion of fragrance of the herb |
1 |
1757161 |
The stamp commemorates the removal of the last Turkish flag from the small island of Souda (close to Crete) on the 1st February 1913. Thus Crete is no longer under the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
120302 |
The stamp has the scent of the pictured flower |
1 |
319537 |
The stamp is sold separately from the souvenir sheet |
1 |
2041535 |
The stamp pictures the olive tree and the Bamboo shoot |
1 |
1979459 |
The stamp shows costume from ancient theatre in China |
1 |
1979460 |
The stamp shows costume from ancient theatre in Greece |
1 |
1979458 |
The stamps picture contemporary Greeks who live abroad and were honoured by the foundation IFG in 2016 |
5 |
1757147 1757148 1757149 1757150 1757151 |
Theodoros Kolokotronis was a Greek General and a leader of the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
120441 |
Theodoros Kolokotronis, depicted on the stamp, was a Greek general and the pre-eminent leader of the 1821 Greek uprising against the Ottoman Empire. |
1 |
319031 |
There are 2 printings offset and digital. Digital printing has a limited durability and is calculated that the colors can remain intact for 30 to 70 years depending the equipment used and the preservation.
These can end to blank paper
Quantity printed is 1.000.000 offset and 360.000 digital |
17 |
319481 319483 319484 319485 319486 319487 1757122 319488 319489 319490 |
There are several perforations begining from 10½ up to 13x12½ |
1 |
120485 |
Thessaloniki, capital of Macedonia |
1 |
319012 |
Thick paper |
9 |
42003 42004 42006 42007 42008 42009 42010 42011 42012 |
Thick paper
Also perf. L11½ |
1 |
42002 |
Thick paper Die I |
1 |
42005 |
Thin paper |
9 |
2514426 2514429 2514430 2514433 2514434 2514435 2514436 2514439 2514440 |
Thin paper
DIE I No shading between white right side of ELLAS and outer frame line |
1 |
2514421 |
Thin paper
DIE I. One thin line under left ΛΕΠΤΑ |
1 |
2514431 |
Thin paper
DIE I. Shading above and below ΛΕΠΤΑ |
1 |
2514437 |
Thin paper
DIE II Bold Horizontal shading between white right side of ELLAS and outer frame line |
1 |
2514422 |
Thin paper
DIE II. No shading above or below ΛΕΠΤΑ |
1 |
2514438 |
Thin paper
DIE II. Two thin lines under ΛΕΠΤΑ |
1 |
2514432 |
Thin paper
Die I - Heavy Shading in Lower Corners |
1 |
2514427 |
Thin paper
Type I - Minimal Shading in Lower Corners |
2 |
2514423 2514424 |
Thin paper
DIE II Shading faint |
1 |
2514428 |
Thin paper
DIE II Shading is clear |
1 |
2514425 |
This is the 1927 Type I stamp. In Types I and III the tops of the letters alpha, delta and lambda are pointy and in Type II they are flat. In Type I the front columns have indistinct shading lines. In Type II the shading lines of the front columns are vertical and in Type III the shading lines are cross hatched. In Type I the base of the 1 on the left side has a serif on both sides but a narrower serif than in Type II. In Type III the serif on the left foot of the left 1 is hardly there. In Type I the dot in the P (Rho) is small. The dot in the P (Rho) is large in Type II and medium sized in Type III. |
1 |
120411 |
This is the 1931 Type II stamp. In Types I and III the tops of the letters alpha, delta and lambda are pointy and in Type II they are flat. In Type I the front columns have indistinct shading lines. In Type II the shading lines of the front columns are vertical and in Type III the shading lines are cross hatched. In Type I the base of the 1 on the left side has a serif on both sides but a narrower serif than in Type II. In Type III the serif on the left foot of the left 1 is hardly there. In Type I the dot in the P (Rho) is small. The dot in the P (Rho) is large in Type II and medium sized in Type III. |
1 |
1525721 |
This is the 1933 Type III stamp. In Types I and III the tops of the letters alpha, delta and lambda are pointy and in Type II they are flat. In Type I the front columns have indistinct shading lines. In Type II the shading lines of the front columns are vertical and in Type III the shading lines are cross hatched. In Type I the base of the 1 on the left side has a serif on both sides but a narrower serif than in Type II. In Type III the serif on the left foot of the left 1 is hardly there. In Type I the dot in the P (Rho) is small. The dot in the P (Rho) is large in Type II and medium sized in Type III. |
1 |
1757082 |
This is the first out of three preferential issues of "Aeroespresso Italiana" for the forwarding of air mail from Greece to Italy and Turkey. It is known as the "Patakonia" set. |
4 |
120404 120405 120406 120407 |
This is the first set of airmail stamps issued by the Greek State in cooperation with the Hellenic Aerial Communications Company. |
7 |
120464 120465 120466 120480 120481 120482 120483 |
This set is the second preferential issue by "Aeroespresso Italiana" on the occasion of the first flight on 29 May 1933 of the Graf Zeppelin from Germany to Rome. |
3 |
120472 120473 120474 |
This set is the third and last preferential issue by "Aeroespresso Italiana". |
7 |
120468 120469 120475 120476 120477 120478 120479 |
This set of 8 stamps was the first definitive issue after the WWII liberation of Greece. |
8 |
120624 120625 120626 120627 120628 120629 120630 120631 |
This set of seven stamps bear the designs of the seven 1861 Paris denominations with common background but with different face values. |
7 |
73528 73529 73530 73531 73532 73533 73534 |
This stamp along with the other five stamps of the set depict microphotographed text of the British Parliamentary debate on the Cyprus issue. |
6 |
73346 73347 73348 73349 73350 73351 |
Toned paper.Shadow lines better than the previous issue |
1 |
1688365 |
Torpedoing of Greek cruiser Elli by Italian submarine Delfino on 15 August 1940 at the island of Tinos. |
1 |
120671 |
Triptolemus with his chariot with flying dragons. The chariot was a gift from goddess Demeter with plants to educate Greece in the art of agriculture. |
1 |
1307717 |
Two hundred Greek political activists were executed at the Kaissariani Rifle Range by the German occupation forces in retaliation for the death of a German General. |
1 |
275612 |
Type I is generally less sharp and clear than Type I. In Type I the Parathenon on top of the mountain is vague and indistinct while on Type II it is outlined and clear. On Type I the 4 stone blocks between the 2 columns at the right front blend together while on Type II they are separate, clear and distinct. |
1 |
120412 |
Type I the design is darker and less distinct. The bushes in front of the buildings are blurred and predominantly black in colour. The pediment (gable area) of the smaller building on the left is black. Type I is the original 1927 engraving and Type II is the 1934 re-engraving. The same design appearing on the yellow 5 drachma stamp is always Type I. |
1 |
120423 |
Type II is generally sharper and clearer than Type I. In Type I the Parathenon on top of the mountain is vague and indistinct while on Type II it is outlined and clear. On Type I the 4 stone blocks between the 2 columns at the right front blend together while on Type II they are separate, clear and distinct. |
1 |
1757083 |
Type II the design is lighter, sharper and clearer. The bushes in front of the buildings are much sharper with more pronounced white spots. The pediment (gable area) of the smaller building on the left is shaded with vertical lines. Type I is the original 1927 engraving and Type II is the 1934 re-engraving. The same design appearing on the yellow 5 drachma stamp is always Type I. |
1 |
1757085 |
UNIDO : United Nations Industrial Development Organisation. |
1 |
73731 |
Unofficial. Never issued |
4 |
775037 775040 775045 775049 |
Vangelis is a composer of electronic, progressive, ambient, jazz, pop rock and orchestral music. |
1 |
1307764 |
Vellerofontis, son of the king of Korinth, decided to fly with his winged horse to Mt.Olympus to discover the residence of the gods. Zeus fired to him a thunderbolt, Velerofontes fell from his horse and became a cripple. |
1 |
1307718 |
Vertical imperforated |
1 |
319067 |
Vertical perforated |
6 |
1463606 1463607 1463609 1463616 1463617 1463618 |
Vertical sides imperforate. |
1 |
1688860 |
Vertical unperforated |
7 |
319063 319071 319073 319075 319236 319238 319242 |
Vertically imperforated |
5 |
319505 319506 319508 319509 319510 |
Vertically perforated |
9 |
319702 319704 319708 319710 319712 319716 319718 1688834 1688835 |
Visions of the Apocalypse: 80d, First vision Angels of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor icon by Thomas Bathas |
1 |
319102 |
Warriors on Mycenaean pot, 12th cent. B.C., Athens.
Joint issue with Cyprus Mi nrs 930-933 |
1 |
319269 |
Was circulated on 17-8-2004 as digital printing and on 20-8-2004 as offset. Sales were suspended on 23-8-2004
There are 2 printings offset and digital. Digital printing has a limited durability and is calculated that the colors can remain intact for 30 to 70 years depending the equipment used and the preservation.
These can end to blank paper
Quantity printed is 1.000.000 offset and 360.000 digital |
1 |
319482 |
White paper |
3 |
1979393 1979394 1979395 |
With control number 10 printed on back, 8 mm high
Michel shade - orange
Scott shade - red orange
Yvert shade - orange
SG shade - red orange
Karamitsos shade - orange |
1 |
41936 |
With the name of country |
1 |
1688622 |
Without control numbers on back |
1 |
2514467 |
Without control numbers on back
Michel shade - blue
Scott shade - blue
Yvert shade - blue
SG shade - blue
Karamitsos shade - blue |
1 |
41937 |
Without control numbers on back
Michel shade - carmine
Scott shade - carmine
Yvert shade - carmine-red
SG shade - carmine
Karamitsos shade - carmine |
1 |
41939 |
Without control numbers on back
Michel shade - dark brown
Scott shade - brown
Yvert shade - brown
SG shade -chocolate
Karamitsos shade - brown |
1 |
41933 |
Without control numbers on back
Michel shade - green
Scott shade - yellow-green
Yvert shade - yellow green
SG shade - emerald
Karamitsos shade - green |
1 |
41935 |
Without control numbers on back
Michel shade - lilac
Scott shade - violet
Yvert shade - lilac
SG shade - mauve
Karamitsos shade - mauve |
1 |
41938 |
Without control numbers on back
Michel shade - yellow brown
Scott shade - yellowish bistre
Yvert shade - bistre brown
SG shade - olive brown
Karamitsos shade - bistre |
1 |
41934 |
Without inscription Ford Model T |
1 |
1757124 |
Without price indication with green square mark corresponding to the lowest inland category (0.58 Euro). |
1 |
417737 |
Without price indication with round red mark corresponding to the lowest overseas category (0.78 Euro). |
1 |
417738 |
World Olympic & Sports Stamps Exhibition, Coins and Memorabilia held in Athens, 12-22 August 2004. |
1 |
319516 |
World Volleyball Championships, Piraeus & Salonika: Volleyball, net |
1 |
319057 |
Yellowish or cream paper. Issued up to year 1880. Rough control numbers |
6 |
1688258 1688259 1688260 1688261 1688262 1688263 |
Yellowish or cream paper. Issued up to year 1880. Rough control numbers .No control nr on 1 λ |
2 |
1688255 1688256 |
Yellowish or cream paper. Issued up to year 1880. Rough control numbers .No control nr on 2 λ |
1 |
1688257 |
Zigzag perf. |
55 |
775018 775019 775020 775021 775022 775023 775024 775025 775027 775028 |
Zigzag perf. // Autonomous Republic of Epirus - occupied by Greece in 1912. |
1 |
775026 |
black overprint |
2 |
1688487 120656 |
black print on Mi GR-SA 17 |
1 |
2325549 |
black print on Mi GR-SA 18 |
1 |
2325550 |
black print on Mi GR-SA 19 |
1 |
2325551 |
booklet contains two stamps of each design in this series, each stamp perforated only vertically, imperf at top and bottom |
1 |
2325589 |
contains five sets of 2 designs |
1 |
2325690 |
contains two sets of five designs. Stamps are same for both Mykonos booklets, only differing in cover design |
2 |
2325683 2325684 |
from booklet |
2 |
1463625 1463628 |
horizontal perforated |
23 |
318755 318759 318761 318763 318765 318767 318769 318771 318773 318775 |
imperforate horizontally |
23 |
318859 318861 318863 318865 318867 318869 318871 318874 1688672 318877 |
imperforate horizontally
Departmental Seats: Statue of Athanasios Diakos and castle, Lamia |
1 |
318905 |
imperforate top and bottom |
2 |
1688815 1688816 |
imperforate vertically |
12 |
318888 318890 1688676 1688678 1688679 318903 318908 1688680 318911 1688681 |
imperforate vertically
Mi.2085D perforation 13 |
1 |
319360 |
inscription 'ΤΥΡΙΝΘΟΣ' |
1 |
120502 |
issued in booklet with 10 self adhesive stamps |
1 |
1307732 |
issued in panes, perforated all four sides. |
5 |
2325559 2325561 2325563 2325565 2325567 |
issued only as part of mini sheet |
2 |
319347 319348 |
issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of N.A.T.O. |
2 |
73779 73780 |
issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the boy scout movement in greece |
8 |
73469 73470 73471 73472 73477 73478 73479 73480 |
issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the international labour organization |
2 |
73774 73775 |
issued to publicize the 1st hellenic congress of nephrology held in thessaloniki (20-22 mar.) |
1 |
275504 |
issued to publisize the 9th european athletics championship held in neo phaliro(16-21 sept.) |
4 |
73783 73784 73785 73786 |
new inscription 'ΤΙΡΥΝΘΟΣ' |
1 |
1525779 |
on 2 1/2 pi |
2 |
775069 775071 |
on 25 pi |
1 |
775074 |
on 5 pi |
1 |
775070 |
on 50 pi |
2 |
775075 775076 |
on overprinted stamp |
2 |
775016 775017 |
overprint 1 l on 5 pa of Turkey (Mi:TR 630) |
1 |
1688587 |
overprint 20 l on 1 pi of Turkey Mi:TR 679) |
1 |
1688589 |
overprint 25 l on 5 pi of Turkey (Mi:TR 628) |
1 |
1688590 |
overprint 5 l on 3 pi of Turkey (Mi:TR 680) |
1 |
1688588 |
overprint 50 l on 5 pi of Turkey (Mi:TR 636) |
1 |
1688591 |
overprint AM = Axia metalliki (metal value) |
5 |
41991 41992 41993 41994 41997 |
overprint on 1911 issue of Greece |
1 |
1688547 |
overprint on 1911 stamp of Greece |
28 |
1688544 1688545 1688546 1688548 1688549 1688550 1688551 1688552 1688554 1688555 |
overprint on 1915 stamp of Bulgaria |
8 |
1688596 1688597 1688598 1688599 1688600 1688601 1688602 1979391 |
overprint on 1916 stamp of Greece |
14 |
1688561 1688562 1688563 1688564 1688565 1688566 1688567 1688580 1688581 1688582 |
overprint on 1918 stamp of Greece |
1 |
1688553 |
overprint on 1919 stamp of Bulgaria |
6 |
1688538 1688539 1688540 1688541 1688542 1688543 |
perf: Die cut, from booklet |
2 |
1463614 1463615 |
perforated horizontically
Mi.2087D perforation 13 |
1 |
319363 |
perforated horizontically
Mi.2090D perforation 13 |
1 |
319365 |
perforated horizontically
Mi.2093D perforation 13
Mi.2093E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319368 |
perforated horizontically
Mi.2101D perforation 13 |
1 |
319376 |
perforated only vertically |
12 |
120778 120803 319140 319144 319148 319150 319152 319154 319156 1688718 |
perforated verically only |
2 |
1979442 1979444 |
perforated vertically |
10 |
1688663 1688704 1688705 1688710 1688711 319378 319385 319387 319468 319470 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2086E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319361 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2087D perforation 13
Mi.2087E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319362 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2089E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319364 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2091D perforation 13
Mi.2091E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319366 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2092D perforation 13 |
1 |
319367 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2096D perforation 13
Mi.2096E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319371 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2097D perforation 13
Mi.2097E perforation 13¾ |
1 |
319372 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2098D perforation 13 |
1 |
319373 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2099D perforation 13 |
1 |
319374 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2100D perforation 13 |
1 |
319375 |
perforated vertically
Mi.2102D perforation 13 |
1 |
319377 |
perforation in the middle of the stamp |
2 |
1688502 1757077 |
raising the flag on grammos |
1 |
73792 |
red print on Mi GR-SA 15 |
1 |
2325546 |
red print on Mi GR-SA 16 |
1 |
2325547 |
red print on Mi GR-SA 17 |
1 |
2325548 |
se-tenant pair from booklet pane, perforated on vertical sides only. |
1 |
2325575 |
self adhesive Variant of Mi nr 2849 |
1 |
1979489 |
self adhesive Variant of Mi nr 2850 |
1 |
1979488 |
single stamp from souvenir sheet |
5 |
319041 319054 319323 1307735 1307736 |
single stamps from souvenir sheet |
1 |
319322 |
st john monastery, Patmos |
1 |
73289 |
stamp from block nr 21 |
1 |
1757110 |
stamp from booklet |
9 |
2325609 2325610 2325611 2325612 2325613 2325614 2325615 2325616 2325617 |
stamp from booklet pane |
65 |
2325593 2325594 2325595 2325596 2325597 2325598 2325599 2325601 2325602 2325619 |
stamp from booklet pane, perforated only vertically, imperf at top and bottom |
2 |
2325576 2325578 |
stamp from booklet pane. |
5 |
2325685 2325686 2325687 2325688 2325689 |
stamp from se-tenant block of 4 |
4 |
2325604 2325605 2325606 2325607 |
stamp from souvenir sheet |
28 |
318831 318832 318833 120814 318965 318991 1688803 1688804 1688805 1688806 |
stamp of booklet-perforated horizontally only |
1 |
1979450 |
vertical perforated |
18 |
318922 318924 318926 318928 318930 318932 319663 319665 417631 417633 |
vertical perforation |
1 |
319720 |
vertically perforated |
2 |
319600 319602 |
watermark crown |
3 |
1688631 1688632 1688633 |
with accent on ό in GRAMATOSHMON |
4 |
1688471 1688472 2041516 1688470 |
with country name |
3 |
481649 481650 481651 |
with inscription: 'Ford Model T' |
1 |
319569 |
with name |
1 |
41973 |
without accent on O in GRAMATOSHMON |
1 |
1688607 |
without accent on O of GRAMATOSHMON |
4 |
1688608 1688609 1688610 1688611 |
without accent on O of GRAMMATOSHMON |
2 |
1525780 1525781 |
without country name |
3 |
481646 481647 481648 |
without the engraver's name |
1 |
1525752 |
Δισκοβόλος του Μύρωνα |
1 |
41974 |
“Thrace Interalliée” overprint on 1919 stamp of Bulgaria |
4 |
1688534 1688535 1688536 1688537 |