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Lot# 1483 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1483 Brasil

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    Province of São Pedro 1839 (Dec 27): Entire letter written from Cassapava to Piratini (addressed to the Ministry of the Interior) endorsed at top "S. da R. R." (Servico da Républica Rio-Grandense) struck with fine straight line CASSAPAVA handstamp in black (RHM P-RS-04) with the letter signed by Domingos Almeida, the most important member of the Republic after Bento Goncalves da Silva. Very rare - less than 10 examples of this handstamp are recorded, unique with the "S. da R. R." endorsement.rnrnNote: The entire mailed during the Farroupilha War (Ragamuffin War) where Rio-Grande seceded from Brazil, naming their new country the 'Republic of Piratini'. The Italian Revoultionary Guiseppe Garibaldi fought with the rebels against the Brazilian state. The dispute was resolved in 1845.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF