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Lot# 3033 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3033 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression used on famous 1844 cover with 90 reis grey, Worn Impression, the 30 reis from First Composite plate, State D and the 90 reis from the First Composite plate, State B, position 3; each with large to huge margins all round, both showing the interpane horizontal dividing lines between the panes (4 mm.), used on ship rate cover via Santos to Sao Paulo tied by bold "CORREIO DE SANTOS" datestamp (February 3) in black (Ayres fig. 1633). Docketing inside noting receipt on Feb 5, 1844. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 247. Lettersheet creased but a rare and most unusual combination. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Christie's, Basel, 18 March 1975, lot 1514; R.B. Pracchia, DF, Zurich, Nov 1987, lot 60048; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 183, Sept 2013, lot 3432.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 21,000 CHF