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Lot# 5049 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5049 Brasil

    RMSP Branch Line 1865 (Oct 5): Southbound cover from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Ayres, endorsed "por Mersey" (the Steamer's final voyage) prepaid with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / RIO DE JANEIRO" in blue and manuscript "1/-" in red crayon. Reverse with "Rio-De-Janeiro" British P.O. cds in blue (Oct 7). Charged 3/6 adarmes on receipt. A charming cover (Gi CC3 = £ 850 / Parmenter = £ 700).
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF