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Lot# 5031 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5031 Brasil

    Falmouth Packets 1811 (April 5): Entire letter from Halifax to Rio de Janeiro at single rate, endorsed "per first Packet" and unusually prepaid with manuscript "P 3/5d." in red, struck with circular "HALIFAX / 214" datestamp (April 6) in black. Carried by the packet "Sandwich" on its Maiden voyage to Brazil. Charged "660" reis due to pay upon arrival, internal docketing of receipt (June 20). Illustrated in Editrion D'Or XXXVII on page 60. A fine and early entire in the foremost quality.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400.00 CHF