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Lot# 5087 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 5087 Brasil

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    1836 (Oct 20): Consignee's letter from Rio de Janeiro to London endorsed 'p. John' and 'Consignees of a Case' and contents mentioning 'sending samples of earthenware' struck on reverse with step type PENZANCE / SHIP LETTER in black (Robertson S4) and "♕ / EXEMPT SHIP LR" in red (Robertson EX1) - extremely rare - this being the sole recorded example of this usage from Brazil. Charged '3/-' on arrival triple postage from Penzance, a distance of 281 miles from London, with reverse showing arrival cds (Jan 27, 1837) in red. Rare.rnrnNote: "Providing merchants and ship owners letters did not exceed one sheet, and that the consignee's name were entered on the ship manifest and merchandise carried on the same ship, maritime postage charged were exempt..." Act of 1710 and Proviso for Merchants.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF