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Lot# 639 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 639 Brasil

    1867 (Nov 24): Entire letter at triple rate from Rio de Janeiro to London, unusually carried by French Packet 'Guienne' via Bordeaux, struck on despatch with 'Rio De Janeiro' cds in black. RIO-JANEIRO / PAQ. FR. J No. 2 cds (Nov 24) in black alongside. Framed Anglo-French Accountancy marking 'FR / 2F 96c.' in black applied in Paris (Van Der Linden fig. 1274). London arrival cds (Dec 20) in red on reverse and charged 2/3 d. to pay in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF