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Lot# 5039 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 5039 Brasil

    20 r. dull violet and 1850 300 r. black, just touched at base, used on 1872 cover to Bordeaux and tied by segmented cork handstamps in black, 'Rio De Janeiro' datestamp of despatch at right (June 22).  Carried on British Packet 'Neva' with framed 'P.D.' and 'Bresil / Calais' entry marking in blue alongside (July 17). A rare stamp on letter, especially so on a mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF