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  • Lot# : 4131 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine four margined used example, margins close to large all round, used on reverse of 1845 cover from Bragansa, Sao Paulo to Santos tied by bold strike of framed BRAGANSA handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1244) with manuscript date June 2, 1845 alongside. Insignificant minor ageing but a generally superb and extremely rare cover that opens well for Exhibit display. The sole recorded use of this handstamp on a Bulls Eye cover. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4361, Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2068.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF