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Lot# 5214 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 5214 Brasil

    10 r. vermilion, a block of ten cut by file fold, used on 1882 re-folded cover to Rio De Janeiro, pre-paying the 100 r. internal rate. The adhesives tied by 'cartwheel' handstamps in blue with S. P. DE MURIAHE datestamp in blue (Aug 8) on obverse, the block also tied by Rio De Janeiro arrival cds (Aug 11). A scarce and very attractive usage.
    Provenance: Norman Hubbard (March 1975), lot 1773.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF