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Lot# 5285 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 5285 Brasil

    260 r. deep brown used on 300 r. red postal stationery envelope with 1884 10 r. orange (2) and 20 r. olive green sent registered to a Captain in the 63rd Rifle Regiment in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The adhesives all tied by CAMPINAS datestamps (Sept 19, 1886) and thence via Boston (Oct 19), St. John's (Oct 20) to Halifax. A delightful and rare cover to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF