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Lot# 3122 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 3122 Brasil

    1850 (Sept 4): Entire letter from Bahia to London carried by Naval Brig 'Penguin' and struck on arrival with very fine framed FALMOUTH / SHIP LETTER handstamp in blue (Robertson S6, in use in blue 1849-52) and London arrival cds alongside (Nov 5) in red and charged '8d.' in manuscript for the single maritime rate.rnrnProvenance: Collection Paulo Comelli RDP, Investphila, March 2012, Lugano.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF