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  • Lot# : 5256 Brasil

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    100 r. green, 20 r. violet (2), 10 r. vermilion in a horizontal pair, 1876/77 rouletted 200 r. black (imprint), 20 r. reddish lilac and 1866 80 r. slate violet all used on 1879 registered opened for display cover to Lowenberg, Germany tied by dotted blue cork handstamps with SANTA MARIA despatch cds on front. Oval REGISTRADO in red on front and 'Registrado / Rio De Janeiro' transit cds (July 5). German registration label 'Vom Ausland / über Bahnpost 12 / (Pagny-Metz)' and arrival (July 28). Overpaid 60 reis (the single rate was lowered in April 1879 from 260 to 200 reis + 200 r. registration) and one adhesive slightly damaged when placed over edge of cover, but an astonishing six colour three issue combination cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold