Lot 40008 – The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics
1870 La
Lot 40008 – The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics 1870 La
Brazil
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
25’000 – 35’000 EUR
Auction date
Wed 8 Jun 2016 at 20:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics
1870 Large front with 1861 430r yellow imperf. multiple franking of 16 examples (strip of 9 + block of 7), registered (red oval cancel) packet from Rio de Janeiro (24.08 cds) to Bahia, red manuscript 7300 (reis) being the rate for 2kg190g (a 60r and two 430r detached).
By far the largest postal franking in Brazil classic philately and undoubtedly an unmatchable exhibition item.
Provenance: Pracchia, Lima Grand Prix collections.
Estimate: € 25’000 – € 35’000 Catalogue ref: 28
Auction
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