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  • Lot# : 3435 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two examples with margins all round, few imperfections, applied to reverse of 1844 cover from Santos via Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires / Argentina, tied by bold strike of circular "CORREIO DE SANTOS" datestamp (Ayres 1633) in black (Aug 22), with "Correio Geral Da Corte" transit datestamp on obverse (Aug 24). The 120 reis franking correctly prepaid the internal Ship rate to Rio, the cover being charged '10' centavos in manuscript on arrival in Buenos Aires. A part of the cover has been removed to 're-back' the adhesives for protection and display, nevertheless a rare Bulls Eye franking to an overseas destination.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4518.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF