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  • Lot# : 55 Brasil

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    Catalogue# : 46+66
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    1877 (July 15): Cover from Santos to Marseille with perforated 1866 60 r. grey-black and rouletted Dom Pedro 1876/77 200 r. black tied by segmented cork cancels in black, Rio de Janeiro cds alongside clearly dated '15-JUL-77' being the second week of the UPU rate - possibly the earliest recorded - carried on French Packet "Orenoque" with "Rio-Janeiro / Paq Fr. J. No. 3" circular datestamp on reverse. Minor imperfections but a rare and important cover.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF