Lot 40002 – The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics

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Lot 40002 – The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics
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Lot 40002 – The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics

Rarities of the World
Price realised
20’000 EUR
Estimate
15’000 – 20’000 EUR
Auction date
mer. 13 juin 2018 à 19:00 (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: € 15’000 – € 20’000

Catalogue ref: 28
Auction
June 2018 Auction Series
Catalogue
Rarities of the World

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