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Lot# 2653 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 2653 Brasil

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    1861: 280 r. red, a used example with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1864 cover to Paris endorsed 'par le Béarn' by "Correio da Bahia" cds in black (Feb 28). Red framed 'P.D.' adjacent and fine circular 'BRESIL / BORDEAUX / 2" entry marking in blue (March 21), reverse with Paris arrival of the same day. Addressee's name erased but a scarce usage on this ill-fated ship that was wrecked by a storm on the night of February 27, 1865 when sailing some 47 miles South of Bahia - in a feat of brilliant seamanship the Captain saved the entire crew and contents of the vessel, journeying south for 1'000 miles of coastline.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF