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  • Lot# : 708 Brasil

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    1861: 280 r. red, attractive example just grazed at top margin, used on 1863 cover from Rio de Janeiro to France carried by the French Paquebot 'Guienne' tied by barred oval handstamp in black. Framed 'P.D.' in red at left and circular BRESIL / BORDEAUX entry cds (Feb 21) in red alongside. Reverse with 'Correio Geral Da Corte' despatch cds (June 25) and Paris transit cds together with Trun arrival. Closed tear on opening in face panel but not apparent, an attractiuve usage of this scarce stamp on letter Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF