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Lot# 5085 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5085 Brasil

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    Companhia de Navegação a Vapor Luso-Brasiliera, 1854-1857. The company, formed by Brazilian and Portuguese investors had two Transatlantic Steamers: D. Maria II and D. Pedro II, which made 8 and 6 round-trip voyages respectively. This line again failed to be able to compete with the RMSP and was discontinued after two years in service.rnrn1855 (Jan 23): Entire letter from Bahia to Porto, Portugal endorsed "Vapor D. Maria 2a", and struck with fine oval COMPANHIA DE PAQUETES A VAPOR / LUSO-BRASILEIRA / ¨BAHIA" in blue and charged '280' reis due on arrival, reverse with "P. Transatlantico" cds (Feb 17) with year error (54) in black and Porto arrival. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 60. A very scarce entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF