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Lot# 5635 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5635 Brasil

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    1872 (June 17): Great Britain 1867 3 d. rose pl. 7 in a rare block of four used with two 1867 6 d. violet pl. 9 on 1872 cover to London, elaborately endorsed 'England, via Liverpool, per. P.S.N.C. SS Olbers, June 17, 1872', all tied by five somewhat unclear strikes of the "C83" obliterator in black with 'Rio de Janeiro / Paid' cds in red at left (June 17). Reverse with two London arrival datestamps (July 9) in black and in red. Small faults as to be expected but a most unusual franking.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 593.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF