Lot# 4147 - Auction 244-249
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Lot# : 4147 Brasil
1877/78: Dom Pedro 260 r. deep brown used with 1884 10 r. orange (2) and single 20 r. olive-green, on 1886 300 r. red postal stationery envelope sent registered to a Captain in the 63rd Rifle Regiment in Halifax, Nova Scotia tied by "EST. DE CAMPINAS" datestamps (Sept 19) in black. Routed via Boston (Oct 19), St. John's (Oct 20) to Halifax. A delightful and rare cover to a most unusual destination.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 185, 19 Sept 2013, lot 5285.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHF