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Lot# 5054 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5054 Brasil

    RMSP 1853 (June 13): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, carrieds outside the Mails as a consignee's letter, struck with sender's cachet "H. PAIN / RIO DE JANEIRO" with date in manuscript "13/16/1853" in imitation of the Brazilian 'Geral da Corte' datestamp; and straight line "PAR LE STEAMER TAY" both in blue. The RMSP "Tay" left Rio on the 14th and arrived at Southampton on July 13, 1853. An unusual private cachet.
    Starting bid : 80.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 80.00 CHF