Lot# 5032 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
-> SOUTHAMERICA - Maritime Postal History 1606-1886 - The Everaldo Santos Collection
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-> Brasil
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Lot# : 5032 Brasil
Falmouth Packet Line 1812: Second sheet of double rate entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Guernsey, the contents mentioning the imminent arrival of the "Antelope" Packet, carried on the "Princess Elizabeth" to Falmouth where struck with skeleton "BRAZIL / F" datestamp (Jan 13, 1813) in green, rated at '7/2 d.' to pay (4/10d. for the Maritime voyage, 1/8d. from Falmouth to Weymouth (147 miles) + 6d. Packet to Guernsey), an apparent overcharge of 2d., preumably for local delivery. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 43. Not the earliest known usage of this datestamp nevertheles a fine and scarce cover.Starting bid : 350.00 CHFHammer price : 950.00 CHF