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  • Lot# : 3300 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine mint example with large to good margins all round, of rich deep colour. Signed Bühler and Fulpius. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Mi 1 = EUR 4'200/Gi 1 = £3'250/Scott 1 = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3301 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine mint example with good margins all round, small repaired thin at base, but of rich deep colour and large part original gum. Signed A. Diena, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Mi 1 = EUR 4'200/Gi 1 = £3'250/Scott 1 = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3302 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, Second Composite plate, State A, position 18; a large margined mint example of fine appearance, showing the marginal lines vertically at right and horizontally at base. Very fine example of this rare stamp. Signed Calves, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Scott = $ 2'750.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3303 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression from Second Composite plate, State A, position 6, a fine mint example with large margins all round, showing horizontal line at top and vertical line at right, a fine and very scarce stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Scott = $ 2'750.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3304 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, Large plate, a mint block of four positions 38-39/44-45, some defects including thinning and nick into first stamp at top and with minor creasing, but with ample to large margins all round, of fine appearance and extremely scarce - there being just three large mint multiples (all are blocks of four). The two finest blocks were both housed in this collection. A rare multiple of the Number One.
    Provenance: Collection Newbury; Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2008.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3305 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a very fine mint example of bold colour. Rare so fine. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3306 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on thick greyish paper, Large plate, State A, a fine mint example from the top right hand corner of the pane (position 6), showing the vertical line at right and horizontal line at top, insignificant bend in top margin only, fresh and very fine, a delightful and rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2029.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3307 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, the famous mint block of eight from the First Large plate, State B, positions 33-36/39-42, a marvellously fresh and attractive block, light horizontal crease at base and minor thins, otherwise in a fine state of preservation for such a large multiple; showing marginal vertical line at right. Splendid appearance and very rare.
    Provenance: Collection Kuyas (May 1978), lot 82.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3308 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a superb mint example on yellowish paper, First Composite plate, State B, position 11, of excellent colour and good margins all round, with part original gum. A very rare stamp. Signed Holcombe, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi = £ 3'250/Scott = $ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3309 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a huge margined mint example from the Second Composite plate, State B, position 6, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines, of excellent colour and visual aspect. A marvellous stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987) lot 60158.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3310 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early impression in a very deep shade, a fine mint example from First Composite plate, State A, position 8, with large even margins all round, interesting plate variety with lines of engraving vertically through the '9' of '90'; minor vertical bend of no significance, a fine and rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 3311 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, the fantastic mint strip of four from Second Composite plate, State A, position 3-6, showing the vertical marginal connecting line to the 30 reis pane at right, and the full horizontal marginal line at top; of great visual appeal in a vibrant shade, some minor cleaned ageing and a scissor cut in between first and second stamp in the margin only. A wonderful multiple of great rarity. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection Burrus (April 1963), lot 1231.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3312 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, the tremendous mint block of twelve from the First Composite plate, State A, positions 2-5/8-11/14-17, in a marvellous deep shade, with full horizontal marginal line at top and at base with further 7 millimetre margin below. Top right stamp with closed tear and the block with minor ironed bends most especially on the right, but of absolutely no significance and which do not detract from the stunning appearance, especially when compared to the only other recorded block. Illustrated in José Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" on page 24 and in "Bulls Eyes" by Brookman on page 17 (described therein as 'magnificent'). One of the great rarities of Classic Philately. Copy of Cert. Holcombe (1994) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Collection Bellido; Guinle; Newbury; Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2088.
    Starting bid : 30,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 34,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3313 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a mint example showing horizontal pre-printing paper fold and burr rubbing on the figure of value, noted doubling of the top horizontal frame line and at base of the design; minor tone spot at left otherwise fresh and very fine. Rare. Signed Brun Gi 1 = £ 3'250/Mi 1 = EUR 4'300/Scott = $ 3'500. 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3314 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, Napier's Third Composite plate, positions 1-2, used horizontal pair showing spectacular pre-printing paper fold across both stamps, just touched at upper left otherwise fine, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black (November 15, 1844). A most unusual pair.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60021.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3315 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example from Second Composite plate, State B, position 6; the corner of the pane showing vertical marginal line at right, marginal horizontal line at top and 4 mm. gap to the interpane dividing line above, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black (April 10, 1845) over large pre-printing paper fold running horizontally through the stamp. A most unusual and attractive example of a 'pli d'accordion'.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3316 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, First Composite plate, State D, the complete vertical second and third rows (positions 2-3/8-9/14-15) with "Semi-Xifopagus" at top showing the horizontal marginal line and the interpane line above and the horizontal marginal line at base. A wonderful multiple with margins just touched to extremely large all round, cancelled by five strikes of scarce framed BRAGANSA handstamps in red-brown (Ayres1244).
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60071.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3317 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, First Composite plate, State A, a superbly attractive used vertical strip of three, positions 4/10/16, (and thus would adjoin the used Semi-Xifopagus block also in this collection) showing horizontal marginal line at top and at base, cancelled by bold strikes of "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp. Insignificant scissor cuts in margins only between stamps at right, otherwise a delightful and very rare multiple. Signed Rendon.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3318 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, four large even margins, cancelled by rimless "Correio Da Geral Da Corte" cds in black: an early usage - dated "8-1843" but figures of day missing. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3319 Brasil

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    1843 (August 7): 60 reis black on yellowish paper, early Impression, First Composite plate, State B, position 6, a very fine used example on small piece cancelled CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 7-8-1843 datestamp with rim in black. A fine and most attractive usage during the first week of issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3320 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, Second Composite plate, State B, position 6, corner marginal example showing marginal rule at top and at right cancelled by part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD in black (Ayres 1548). Tiny repair to paper at upper right corner well away from the design but a rare corner copy.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3321 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Early Worn Impression, State B, position 18; a huge margined used example showing the corner marginal horizontal and vertical lines, cancelled by near full strike of PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) dated "January 9, 1844" in black. A fine stamp. Signed Rendon.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3322 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, two fine used examples each cancelled in Rio de Janeiro, one showing marginal horizontal line at base, the other showing the line at top. A fine 'matched pair'. One signed Goebel and Rendon.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3323 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression on thin greyish paper, Large plate, State A, corner marginal example from position 6, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines, lightly cancelled in black. Signed Engel.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3324 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Intermediate Impression from the Large plate, State A, position 3, showing the horizontal marginal line at top and sheet margin, three large margins and just touched at base, neatly cancelled in black. Signed Bühler and Rendon.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3325 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression in a very deep shade, from First Composite plate, State A, position 13 on yellowish paper; a fine used corner marginal example showing the outer frame lines at base and at left, differing from Napier's illustration, cancelled by large part circular "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds in black. A fine and appealing stamp. 
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3326 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used corner marginal example from the First Large Plate, State A, position 6, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at top and at right, light corner creases in margin only, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3327 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used corner marginal example from the First Large Plate, State A, position 1, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at top and at left, tiny thin not detracting, cancelled by manuscript line and CIDADE DE CAMPOS oval handstamp in black (Ayres 1256).
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3328 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used vertical pair in a spectacular shade, margins close to huge, from Second Composite plate, positions 1/7, showing the vertical connecting line at left to the 30 reis pane above, large to enormous margins all round, centrally cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds (August 31, 1843 - first month of use) in black. Some ageing but a fine and scarce pair. Signed Calves and Holcombe.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4389.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3329 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper from Second Composite plate, State A, position 18 and thus showing the vertical and horizontal marginal lines, huge margins on all sides, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black. Traces of removed ageing but of magnificent appearance.
    Starting bid : 360 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3330 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, the magnificent used block of six from Second Composite plate, State C, positions 7-9/13-15, showing the marginal lines at left and at base with 14 mm. margin below the frame line, thinned in margin only and with large margins all round. Interestingly the block does not correspond with the Napier plating of any of the States. The multiple being neatly cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamps (October 27, 1844) in black. Rare and most appealing. Copy of Cert. Calves (1983) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila, sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4391.
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3331 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with huge margins all round, showing top frame of stamp extended to right with marginal horizontal line above, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (September 1844) in black leaving the extended line clear. Horizontal bend at base but rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3332 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression from First Composite plate, State A, position 13-14, a fine used horizontal pair from a fine impression, close but clear at sides and with margin showing horizontal marginal line at base, cancelled by large part CORREIO DAB. handstamp in black (Ayres 1130).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3333 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example, State C, position 4, with large margins all round and showing significant doubling of the lower horizontal frame line, lightly cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3334 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used horizontal pair, State B, position 17-18, showing the vertical connecting outer line to 90 reis pane at right and marginal line below; ironed crease between stamps and some ageing, cancelled by large part CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp in red (Ayres 1615).
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3335 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a used example on greyish paper, First Composite plate, State B, position 18 from lower right corner of the pane; with horizontal and vertical guide lines but differing from Napier; minor corner bend at lower right, fine lightly used example. Copy of Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3336 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used marginal example, with vertical marginal line at left, cancelled by large part CORREIO DA B. handstamp in black (Ayres 1130). Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3337 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Second Composite plate, State A, position 18, corner example showing the frame lines at base and at right, neatly cancelled by part CORREIO DE BAHIA datestamp in black (Ayres 1605).
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3338 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used vertical pair with large even margins all round, boldly cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA datestamp (Sept 25, 1844) in black (Ayres 1606). A fine and most attractive multiple. Signed Brun.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3339 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a  fine marginal example, with vertical marginal line at left, large margins all round, cancelled by  CORREOS DE BAHIA datestamp (August 31, 1843) in black (Ayres 1605). A very early usage of this issue outside Rio de Janeiro.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3340 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example with horizontal marginal line at base, struck with superb large part straight line CACHOEIRA handstamp in red (Ayres 1131). Rare.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3341 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with good margins all round cancelled by large part INHAMBUPE handstamp (Ayres 1142) in red. Minor thin of no significance, an extremely scarce cancellation: unlisted by Meyer on the 30 reis value.
    Provenance: Collection Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30078.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3342 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and vertical marginal line at left, cancelled by large part VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1602). Rare and very fine.
    Provenance: Collection Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30108.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3343 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, a superb large margined example with horizontal marginal line at top, cancelled with manuscript date "29 Julho 1844" and framed CEARA handstamp struck in brown (Ayres 1274). A fine and scarce stamp.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3344 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, used example with ample to large margins with vertical marginal line at right, minute thin, cancelled by part IMPERATRIZ handstamp (Ayres 1318) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3345 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, fine used with large margins all round, cancelled by diagonally struck S: MATHEUZ complete handstamp in black (Ayres 1175). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3346 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, four large margins, trace of vertical bend but cancelled by two large part strikes of rare S: MATHEUZ handstamps in red-brown (Ayres 1175). Rare.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60186.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3347 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Intermediate Impression on thin grey paper, good even margins all round cancelled by straight line VICTORIA handstamp in black (Ayres 1183).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3348 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate to Worn Impression, two fine four margined used examples each with large part framed CATALAO handstamp well struck in brown (Ayres 1268) forming a fine 'pair' to show complete strike. Scarce and most appealing.
    Provenance: Corinphila sale 107, Sep 1998, lot 3759.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3349 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, from First Composite plate, State A, position 6 on greyish paper; a fine used example showing the outer frame lines at top and at right and part of adjoining stamp at base, tied to large part piece by circular CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (December 1, 1843) well struck in red (Ayres 1615). Scarce and particularly fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3350 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine example with close to large margins all round used as seal on reverse of 1844 entire letter from Maranhao to Caxias, well tied by circular dated CORREIO DE MARANHAO (August 2) in red (Ayres 1615). Usual minor faults associated with the adhesive being applied to the reverse of a cover but opens splendidly for Exhibit display. Very rare, with only three Bulls Eye covers known bearing this cancellation.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4442 and Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2078.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3351 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression from the Large plate, State A, a fine used large margined horizontal pair, positions 4-5 and showing horizontal marginal line at top, hinged to piece and cancelled by watery CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp in magenta (Ayres 1139) with manuscript date (23-6-1854) - a late usage in common with others found from Cuiaba (see Alemany collection, Edition D'Or page 25). Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3352 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, used example with clear margins, slight thin, cancelled by large part CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp in magenta with part manuscript date (Ayres 1139).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3353 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, four large margins with part manuscript lines at upper right and part circular C. DO SERRO.  handstamp in black (Ayres 1562).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3354 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish thin paper, a fine even margined example cancelled by circular C. DO SERRO handstamp in black (Ayres 1562).
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3355 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, four large even margins, cancelled by large part oval framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1524). A scarce and fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3356 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, fine four margin example cancelled by large part circular VILLA NOVA DA FORMIGA handstamp in black with manuscript date inserted (Ayres 1600). Tiny corner bend mentioned for accuracy, a rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3357 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a huge margined example used on January 1845 entire letter from Villa de Montes Claros de Formigas to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence, tied by bold strike of oval framed V. DE FORMIGAS handstamp in black (Ayres 1525). Some tape to prevent splitting of the entire of no importance, only two Bulls Eye covers recorded with this handstamp. A magnificent and delightful cover.
    Provenance: Collection Newbury; Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2063.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3358 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb used example in a rich shade, First Composite plate, State D, position 13 and thus from lower left corner of the pane showing both vertical and horizontal marginal lines, cancelled by bold strike of ITABIRA straight line handstamp in brown (Ayres 1143). Burr-rubbing to the marginal lines leaving a doubling effect, a fine and unusual stamp.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3359 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, from First Composite plate, State A, position 6 on greyish paper; a fine used example showing the outer frame lines at top and at right, cancelled by large part MARIANNA handstamp in black (Ayres 1153). Slightest corner bend at lower right but of fine appearance.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3360 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, State A or B, position unidentified, a fine used large margined used example showing marginal line at base, cancelled by large part I. C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Ayres 1617) in black.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3361 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used vertical pair from the First Large Plate, State B, positions 35/41, upper stamp with one iron spot on left margin otherwise very fine, cancelled by near complete I.C.DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Dec 5, 1843) in black (Ayres 1617).
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3362 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, excellent deep colour and large margins all round (and marginal line at top) cancelled by part strike of rare pre-philatelic VA DEPITANGUI handstamp in red (Maasen / Wittig P17). A fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3363 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with good margins all round cancelled by rare straight line POMBA handstamp in red-brown (Ayres unlisted) or possibly POMBAL without frame (illustrated in Ayres as figure 1407).
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3364 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine large margined corner example from the Second Composite plate, State A, position 1 (showing both the horizontal and vertical marginal lines) used on reverse of 1844 entire letter from Pouso Alegre to St. Joao do Principe, tied by straight line P. ALEGRE handstamp in brown (Ayres 1157). Some ageing to cover and small repair to adhesive of no significance, this being the sole recorded Bulls Eye entire with this rare cancellation. Signed A. Diena.
    Provenace: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4501 and Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2062.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3365 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example in a very deep shade with large margins all round, cancelled by large part V.D.QUELUZ handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1182) and part manuscript. Scarce and appealing stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3366 Brasil

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    90 reis black, two examples from Early Impression in a very deep vibrant shade, each with four margins and sharing straight line V. D. QUELUZ handstamp struck in red brown (Ayres 1182) and "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds in black (April 21, 1844). Superb and most appealing.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3367 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, fine example with close to ample margins all round, used on reverse of 1844 entire letter written at Brumado (August 5) via V. D. Queluz to Rio de Janeiro, cancelled in manuscript "1844-Agto. 11" and by straight line V. D. QUELUZ handstamp in brown. Adhesive lifted for checking and climactic ageing removed and ironed file fold at right. Docketing of receipt at left, a fine and extremely rare entire that opens well for Exhibit display, this being the sole recorded usage of this cancellation on a Bulls Eye cover. Copy of Cert. Holcombe (1994) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4589 and Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2075.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3368 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example cancelled by large part straight line RIOPARDO in brown (Ayres 1166). Somewhat aged but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3369 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine large margined used example showing the vertical marginal line at left, cancelled by part GRAMPARÁ handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1311).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3370 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on 'suture / stitch' watermarked paper, superb used example with large margins all round with vertical marginal line at left and cancelled by near full strike of PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (December 13, 1843) in black (Ayres 1548). Delightful and extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3371 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, two horizontal pairs on reverse of August 1844 entire letter and Prices Current mailed from Pernambuco to Maranhao, cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamps (Ayres 1548) in black. The pairs with ironed vertical file fold and minor repair to the letter-sheet to prevent acid ink and further damage, opened well for Exhibit display, the upper pair with repaired tear across the top of both stamps and showing the vertical marginal line at right. A rare entire. Copy of Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4490.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3372 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with close to ample margins all round, neatly cancelled by rare OEIRAS DO / PIAHUY handstamp in brown. Rare (Ayres unlisted).
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3373 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, two fine used examples on greyish or yellowish paper, each with large part PARNAIBA handstamp in red (Ayres 1159) and showing the complete cancellation, both stamps very fine and each showing marginal lines, one signed Giulio Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3374 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thick yellowish paper, minor ageing mark in margin at upper left, cancelled by diagonally struck PARNAIBA handstamp in black (Ayres 1159). Very scarce.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3375 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, used example from Second Large plate, State A, position 58, showing horizontal marginal line at base, somewhat aged but cancelled by large part of rare framed ALDEIA DE S. PEDRO handstamp in brown (Ayres 1193).
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3376 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine large margined used pair, creased between stamps and at one corner, sharing fine oval framed ANGRA DOS REIS handstamp in brown (Ayres 1200).
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4329.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3377 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, two fine large margined examples (Large plate, State A, positions 17 and 23), used on reverse of April 1848 entire letter to Villa de Jacorahy sharing bold strike of framed ARROZAL. handstamp in brown (pre-philatelic handstamp, Ayres unlisted). Adhesives removed and replaced (not mentioned on RPS certificate) but a probably unique usage from Arrozal. Folded for Exhibit display with a few minor tears repaired by hinges, a marvellous and extremely rare first issue entire. Copy of Cert. RPS (1998) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4334.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3378 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined example from First Large plate, State B, position 59 with marginal line at base, struck with large part S.I. DE CAMPOS straight line handstamp (Cidade Imperial de Campos), well struck in brown (Ayres unlisted). A fine stamp. Signed Brun.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60096.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3379 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, used example with ample to large margins with vertical marginal line at right, cancelled by part CIDADE DE CAMPOS oval handstamp in black (Ayres 1256).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3380 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, Large plate, State A, a fine used horizontal pair, positions 59-60 and showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines, with good margins all round, cancelled by near complete strike of oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp (Ayres 1256) in black. Position 59 shows small differences to the Napier plating. A fine and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 360 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3381 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to huge margins, showing vertical marginal line at left cancelled by large part oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp in blue (Ayres 1256). Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3382 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression of vivid colour on yellowish paper, position 1 on the pane with marginal lines at left and at top, cancelled by large part CIDADE DE CAMPOS framed handstamp in black (Ayres1256).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3383 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined example from the First Large plate, State A, position 45, cancelled by near complete framed CANTAGALO handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1258). Rare and splendid stamp for the connoisseur.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3384 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, four large margins, a somewhat toned and creased example cancelled by rare CONCEICAO cancellation in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3385 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine large margined horizontal pair, slight vertical bend between stamps, cancelled by partial and complete oval CONCEICAO DA RIBEIRA in brown (Ayres 1280). Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3386 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used vertical pair on yellowish paper from First Composite plate, State D, position 1/7, with ample to large margins all round and horizontal marginal line at top and trace of the interpane line above, some ageing but cancelled by complete strike of the rare framed TACOARY handstamp in black (Ayres 1509).
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60168.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3387 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with close to very large margins, cancelled by large part framed MAMBOCABA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1350).
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3388 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with ample margins all round, cancelled by fine strike of rare oval CORREIO DA MANGARATIBA handstamp in black (Ayres unlisted).
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3389 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, fine large margined used example showing horizontal maginal line at top, neatly cancelled by rare oval SACCO DA MANGARATIBA in black (Ayres 1484).
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3390 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin yellowish paper, used example with clear to good margins all round cancelled by large part oval framed SACCO DA MANGARATIBA handstamp in black (Ayres 1484).
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3391 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression in an extremely deep shade, a fine used horizontal pair, with large margins all round, showing the marginal line at base, cancelled by framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamps in black (Ayres 1371).
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3392 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, the superb used block of four from the First Composite plate, State B, positions 11-12/17-18, with vertical marginal frame line at right and horizontal line at base, cancelled by oval framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamps in black (Ayres 1371). Position 12 with thin spot otherwise in a fine state of preservation for a multiple with position 17 showing evident need of retouching around the lower left of the oval. Illustrated in the Napier plating. Rare and attractive multiple.
    Provenance: Collection Napier (1920); Dubus (1967); Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2102.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3393 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example, slight vertical bend not affecting appearance, cancelled by large part circular PARAHIBA DO SUL handstamp in magenta (Ayres 1583). Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3394 Brasil

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    30 reis grey on yellowish paper, Worn Impression, Second Composite plate, State A, positions 5/11, a used vertical pair with complete strike of rare PATY DO ALFERES handstamp in brown (Ayres 1161) and showing the top marginal line. Lower stamp with thin due to acid in the handstamping ink and upper stamp with diagonal crease that does not detract from this rare multiple.
    Provenance: Collection Santos (March 2001), lot 21.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3395 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Intermediate Impression in a deep shade on yellowish paper, Large plate, State A, position 53, cancelled by large part REZENDE handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black. Slight ageing caused by cancellation ink at base and cleaned. Copy of cert. RPS. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Collection Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2102.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3396 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade on yellowish paper, Napier's Third Composite plate, middle pane, positions 1-2, used horizontal pair showing top and left vertical marginal lines, cancelled by bold "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (February 5, 1845) in black. Left stamp with minor corner bend, plated by Newbury with his manuscript writing on the reverse. A delightful and very scarce pair.
    Provenance: Collection Newbury.
    Starting bid : 650 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3397 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, Third Composite plate, a superb used block of four from the suggested bottom pane, positions 11-12/17-18, cancelled by "Correio Geral da Corte" datestamp (April 1845) in black. Upper pair with ironed horizontal bend but a remarkable and rare multiple of excellent appearance. Illustrated in Napier; signed Rendon.
    Provenance: Kuyas (May 1978), lot 19.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3398 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on thin greyish paper, a superb used corner marginal pair from State B, positions 59-60 showing the outer vertical marginal line at right and trace of horizontal line at lower left of the pair. A fine large margined multiple cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds (June 3, 1844) in black. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3399 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to huge margins all round, showing the top marginal line at top, cancelled by large part "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black. Signed Goebel and Rendon.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF
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