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Greek Mythology Anemoi Series Aspiotis ELKA Mid-Century Aviation -Airmail Definitive- 1st ISSUE VARIOUS WINDS
OVERVIEW
Offered is a complete used set of Greece Scott C55-C60, the 1942 Wind Gods airmail issue. This six-stamp series depicts figures from the ancient Greek Anemoi and is a popular WWII-era Greek airmail set with strong classical design appeal.
STAMP DETAILS & VERIFICATION
This complete set includes all six airmail denominations, properly cataloged as Scott C55-C60. The stamps were produced by the renowned Greek printing house Aspiotis ELKA (ΑΣΠΙΩΤΗΣ ΕΛΚΑ).
The designs represent the mythological Wind Gods:
1942 Greece Scott C55: 2 Drachmai, green (Boreas)
1942 Greece Scott C56: 5 Drachmai, orange-red (Notos)
1942 Greece Scott C57: 10 Drachmai, violet-brown (Apeliotes)
1942 Greece Scott C58: 20 Drachmai, blue (Euros)
1942 Greece Scott C59: 25 Drachmai, red (Zephyros)
1942 Greece Scott C60: 50 Drachmai, black-gray (Kaikias)
WHY IT MATTERS
This is a desirable complete used Greek airmail set from the World War II period, collected for its mythological subject matter, classic engraved-style appearance, and strong place within Greece’s mid-20th century airmail issues.
ITEM SPECIFICS
Country: Greece
Year: 1942
Type: Air Mail
Scott Numbers: C55-C60
Denomination: 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 Drachmai
Currency: Drachma
Color: Multi-Color
Printer: Aspiotis ELKA
Quality: Used
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Topic: Greek Mythology-WWII Greece Wind Gods Airmail Complete Set
Theme: Wind Gods
Era: WWII (1939-1945)
Number of Stamps: 6
Custom SKU: GREECE-1942-C55-C60-WINDS-USED
CONDITION
Complete six-stamp set in used condition with postal cancellations present on all six. Notable postmarks include a clear Thessaloniki cancellation on the 2 Drachmai value and a partial "ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ" (Plateia / Square) cancel on the 50 Drachmai value.
The stamps show typical age-related and postal handling wear consistent with period use.
Please review the high-resolution photographs carefully for exact centering, margins, perforations, and overall condition, as the images form part of the description.
