Lot# 31 - Auction 298-307
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Lot# : 31 Brasil
1856 (Oct 18): Entre letter from Colonia Leopoldina, Alagoas, to Nordheim, Germany endorsed "per Tamar" at top, struck on reverse with London transit cds (Dec 8) and scarce "Seebrief per England und Aachen" in red (Van der Linden fig. 2555), with Nordheim arrival cds (Dec 10) in blue. British rate in manuscript on front of "1/4d." due to pay, myriad manuscript rates thereafter. A most unusual entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.Starting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 180 CHF