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Lot# 5035 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5035 Brasil

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    Brazilian Coastal Packets 1839 (Aug 30): Entire letter from Rio Negro (Parana) to Rio de Janeiro, sent overland via Principe with framed "PRINCIPE" handstamp in brown (RHM P-SP--32 = 5'000) and thence via "CORETIBA" and "PARANAGUÁ" to São Paulo with circular handstamp and then Santos where the famous "SANTOS FISH" handstamp applied and carried down the Coast to Rio de Janeiro. The rates of Postage for each leg accumulated from 20 to 50 to 130 to an eventual '170' reis due upon receipt. A remarkable cover with five different pre-philatelic markings.rnProvenance: 'Prefilatelia de Brasil', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 14 Feb 1995, lot 470.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF