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Lot# 5028 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5028 Brasil

    Mail carried by North American Ships 1842 (Nov 22): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA endorsed "per Gazelle via New York", struck on arrival with "SHIP" and "NEW-YORK" datestamp (Jan 23, 1843) both in red. Charged "58¼" cents due in red ink (2 c. Ship rate + 3 x 18¾ c. = 58¼ cents). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 38. An interesting entire with long contents and full Prices Current.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold