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Lot# 161 - 181th Auction

  • Lot# : 161 Brasil

    30 reis black, early Intermediate Impression, two horizontal pairs from Plate 1, positions 9-10, 15-16; both pairs with ample to large margins all round, used on large piece (writing on reverse mentions both Malaga and London) with some ink from the letter showing through on to the adhesives, both pairs tied by framed PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamps (Ayres 1548) in black (23.9.1843) in the second month of use. A remarkable and attractive usage.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF