Lot 40002 – The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics
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
Wed 13 Jun 2018 at 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
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