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Lot# 5010 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5010 Brasil

    Mail carried by British Ships 1820 (Nov 15): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Rothschild in London endorsed "per Nile" in manuscript, struck on arrival with fine circular "SHIP LETTER / ♚ / LONDON" (Feb 5, 1821) in black (Robertson S21) with arrival datestamp in red of the following day displaying well on reverse and rated '1/4 d.' to pay in manuscript. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 34, a fine cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF