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  • Lot# : 5009 Brasil

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    Mail carried by British Ships 1813 (Jan 19): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Guernsey, landed at Devonport and struck with superb oval framed "Ship Lre / ♚ / PLYMOUTH DOCK" struck in red (Robertson S2), a scarce usage of this handstamp. Rated '1/4 d.' to pay in manuscript upon receipt, Ship Letter rate of 4 d., Plymouth Dock to Weymouth (100 miles) 9 d., and Weymouth - Channel Islands Packet rate of 3 d. = 1/4 d. to pay. A fresh and fine cover, illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 34 and in A. Robertson "The Maritime Postal History of the British Isles" on page E.60/A.rnProvenance: Collection Alan. W. Robertson; Collection Paulo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, 16 March 2012, lot 1249.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF