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  • Lot# : 93 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine ample to large margined example, some light soiling, used on 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro tied by bold strike of circular C. DO SERRO handstamp (Ayres 1562) in black with cruciform date "18.9.1844" alongside in manuscript. Minor vertical file fold well away from the adhesive but a remarkable and extremely rare entire. One of just two Bulls Eye covers recorded from Serro. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
     
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF