Lot 20136 - 1896 (July 26) Envelope from Ora to Larnaca, bearing 1/2pi adhesive cancelled on arrival LEFKARA A/JY.26.96/CYPRUS by a fine squared circle datestamp. Endorsed in Greek “from Ora” in red manuscript at upper left. The Rur

1896 (July 26) Envelope from Ora to Larnaca, bearing 1/2pi adhesive cancelled on arrival LEFKARA A/JY.26.96/CYPRUS by a fine squared circle datestamp. Endorsed in Greek “from Ora” in red manuscript at upper left. The Rural Service was extended to Ora in August 1894, although the Ora Rural Service cancellation was not issued until August 1897. A rare and important early Rural Service cover from this village.

Provenance: Christopher Crutwell.