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Lot# 679 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 679 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, worn impression, used example affixed as seal on reverse of November 5, 1845 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro, tied by framed VA. DE VASSOURAS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1530) in black. The adhesive with clear to large margins, a repaired hole, vertical crease and the piece originally cut from the entire and placed back. Front somewhat distressed and aged but bearing 'Correio Geral Da Corte' arrival datestamp (Nov 9) in black. Despite the faults, an important cover, being one of only two recorded Bulls Eyes used on letter from Villa De Vassouras (the other ex Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013). Rare.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF