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Lot# 5047 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5047 Brasil

    Mail carried by Brazilian and British Ships 1850: 180 r. black, a single example, used on 1856 cover from Porto Alegre to Koenigsberg, Prussia endorsed 'per Steamer Packet via Southampton' and cancelled by circular "PORTO ALEGRE" datestamp in black, paying the double Maritime rate to Rio. British P.O. "RIO-JANEIRO" cds (July 14) of onward transmission per "RMSP Avon" in black and charged '2/8d.' due on obverse. Mailed via Belgium with "SEEBRIEF PER ENGLAND UND AACHEN" in red (Van der Linden fig. 2555). Two German transits (Aug 14) and total charge of 34 silver groschen to pay in blue manuscript.  Illustrated in Edition D'Or XXXVII on page 74. Edge wear to envelope, best left on the backing used at present, the adhesive cut on opening but a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF