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Lot# 5123 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 5123 Brasil

    500 r. orange, horizontal strip of four with one stamp having contemporary fault, used on 1885 Boris Frères cover from Céarà to Paris, all stamps remaining un-cancelled on leaving Brazil and in transit, cancelled on arrival by PARIS datestamps (August 17). Reverse with Lisbon transit cds (Aug 14). A spectacular franking and a most unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF