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  • Lot# : 3367 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, fine example with close to ample margins all round, used on reverse of 1844 entire letter written at Brumado (August 5) via V. D. Queluz to Rio de Janeiro, cancelled in manuscript "1844-Agto. 11" and by straight line V. D. QUELUZ handstamp in brown. Adhesive lifted for checking and climactic ageing removed and ironed file fold at right. Docketing of receipt at left, a fine and extremely rare entire that opens well for Exhibit display, this being the sole recorded usage of this cancellation on a Bulls Eye cover. Copy of Cert. Holcombe (1994) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4589 and Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2075.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF