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Lot# 5053 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5053 Brasil

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    1853 (Sept 1): Printed entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Wasa, Finland carried on the RMSP Steamer "Tay", struck with London Lombard Street Maltese Cross datestamp (Oct 15) and reverse with "AUS ENGLAND PER AACHEN" in red (Oct 16). Manuscript "3/7" in blue and "3½ / GROSCHEN" credit marking applied in London (Van der Linden fig. 3257) in black also on obverse, marked at '33' kopeks to pay on receipt. A fine and early entire to a most unusual destination for Brazilian mail.rnProvenance: Collection Paulo Comelli (2012).
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF