Corfu

Corfu, or Κέρκυρα (Kerkyra) is one of Ionian Islands west of Greece.
 * It was part of the British protectorate over the Ionian Islands since 1815, using the 1859 issue provided for then islands.
 * In 1864, all the Ionian Islands were united with Greece, using Greek stamps.
 * In August 1923, Italy occupied Kerkyra/Corfu, overprinting Italian stamps CORFÙ. A settlement was reached and Greece took control of the islands in late September.
 * In 1941, Italy invaded and stamps of Greece were overprinted CORFU for use in Kerkyra/Corfu and Paxi/Paxos.
 * The island was liberated by British forces in October 1944, returning to Greek rule.

 File:1923 corfu.jpg|50c Italian stamp overprinted in 1923. File:Corfu 10dr signed Diena.jpg|10dr definitive. File:Corfu airmail.jpg|7dr airmail. 