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Lot# 5073 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5073 Brasil

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    The devaluation of the Brazilian Currency, leading to a rate increase to France from 280 reis to 320 reis.rnrn1871 (Dec 7): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Narbonne, France endorsed "pr. Sindh via Lisbonne", franked by three margined 1850 300r. black and 1866 Dom Pedro 20 r. red lilac tied by bold strikes of sunburst segmented cork handstamps in blue with "Rio de Janeiro" despatch cds alongside (Dec 7) in same colour. Framed "P.D." in red and reverse with Bordeaux and Narbonne datestamps (Dec 31) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 72. A scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF