A344-Vintage 1973 Greek Postcard Fragment from Rhodes with 4.50 DrachmaFolkCos
Title:
Vintage 1973 Greek Postcard Fragment from Rhodes with 4.50 Drachma Folk Costume Stamp – Cancelled “ΡΟΔΟΣ” Postmark
Category:
Stamps > Europe > Greece > Postal History
(Alternatively: Collectables > Postcards > Europe > Greece > Rhodes)
Condition:
Used – Fair condition. Partial postcard fragment showing front (Rhodes harbour & windmills) and back with clear 1973 Rhodes (ΡΟΔΟΣ) postmark and 4.50 Drachma “Epirus – Souli” traditional costume stamp. Light wear and edge tears consistent with age.
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Item specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region of Manufacture Greece
Year of Issue 1973
Theme Greek Folk Costumes, Postal History, Rhodes
Denomination 4.50 Drachma
Cancellation Type Handstamped – Rhodes “ΡΟΔΟΣ” 3 VI 73
Stamp Format Single on postcard fragment
Colour Multicolour
Condition Used / Postally cancelled
Era 1970s
Postmark Location Rhodes, Greece
Authenticity Original
Features On piece / partial postcard
Type Postal history / Postcard fragment
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Valuation and Pricing
Basis Estimated Value (£)
Collector / Philatelic Value (retail) £6 – £10
Typical Realised Value (sold comps) £4 – £7
Recommended eBay Buy It Now Price £8.99
Recommended Starting Auction Price £4.99 (7-day auction)
Rationale:
Greek 1973 folk costume series stamps are common but postal history pieces with legible cancellations from tourist islands like Rhodes are moderately collectible, especially when paired with visual postcard fragments from the island. Condition lowers the value slightly due to the torn edges, but the clear cancel and date are positives.
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Suggested Listing Description
> Description:
Authentic 1973 Greek postcard fragment from Rhodes (Ρόδος) featuring a 4.50 Drachma “Epirus–Souli” folk costume stamp. Clearly postmarked 3 VI 73 (June 3, 1973) and partially showing handwritten correspondence in blue ink. The reverse depicts part of the Rhodes harbour scene with medieval windmills and fortifications.
A charming piece of Greek postal history — ideal for collectors of Mediterranean or Aegean island postmarks, 1970s Greek philately, or costume series stamps.
Condition: Used, torn edges and minor wear consistent with postal use. Please see photos for exact details.
Postage: Ships in protective sleeve and board-backed envelope.
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