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Lot# 1529 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1529 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 500 r. orange, 200 r. black and 100 r. green all used on double rate cover endorsed 'pr. Sénégal' to Bordeaux, all tied by 'Cross' handstamps in black with framed P.D. in red (rate altered from triple to double). French Paquebot 'RIO DE JANEIRO / PAQ. FR. J. No. 2' datestamp (Nov 16) on obverse and arrival on reverse. File fold away from adhesives and some internal strengthening of the paper but a rare and most attractive three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF