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  • Lot# : 4101 Brasil

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    1865 (March 24): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Zug, Switzerland at double rate, franked by vertical pair of 1861 430 r. yellow tied by lozenge of dots handstamp in black. Rio de Janeiro cds at right with framed 'P.D.' in red and Bordeaux entry marking in blue. Reverse with Basel cds (April 20) and Zug arrival cds. Opening tear at right and the adhesives have been removed and replaced but a marvellous and extremely rare double rate cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF