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Lot# 5037 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5037 Brasil

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    Brazilian Coastal Packets 1842 (Sept): Cover from Passo de Camaragiba, Alagoas to Rio Grande, endorsed "Vapor Paqte. do Norte Pelo Rio de Janeiro", struck on despatch with unique oval framed "PASSO" handstamp in red (RHM P-AL-02 = R) thence to "MACEIO" with framed handstamp in red (RHM P-AL-04 = 12'000), and circular "CORREIO DA BAHIA" (Sept 17) datestamp struck in black, thence via sea to Rio Grande with arrival datestamp in black. The rates of Postage for each leg accumulated from 30 to 70 to 110 to an eventual '150' reis due upon receipt. One flap missing but a remarkable cover with four different pre-philatelic markings, one being unique.rnProvenance: 'Prefilatelia de Brasil', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 14 Feb 1995, lot 455.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF