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Lot# 5050 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5050 Brasil

    RMSP Branch Line 1865 (Nov 6): Southbound double rate cover from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Ayres, endorsed "por Arno" (the Steamer's Maiden voyage) prepaid with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / RIO DE JANEIRO" in blue and manuscript "2/-" in red crayon. Reverse with "Rio-De-Janeiro" British P.O. cds in blue (Nov 6). Charged 10 centavos to pay upon receipt. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XXXVII on page 77. A charming cover (Gi CC3 = £ 850 / Parmenter = £ 700).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF