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Lot# 559 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 559 Brasil

    Mermoz "Arc-en-Ciel" Flight 1933 (May 15): Brazil 200 Reis stationery covers (2), both uprated with 1931 500 R + 250 R. with green 'ARC-EN-CIEL' label, one addressed to 'Mr. Manuel à Bord de l'arc en Ciel DAKAR', together with an unused postcard depicting the Couzinet airplane "Arc-en-Ciel'. Cover flown at printed matter rate of 950 Reis from Rio de Janeiro to Dakkar bearing the special printed label for the South Atlantic route Brazil - Senegal (Muller 189). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF