Lot 10102 – 1843, 60r black, early impression, tied to letter by Campinas and Sao Paulo postmarks

1843, 60r black, early impression, even wide margins, used on reverse of 8 January 1844 entire letter from Campinas to Rio de Janeiro, tied by « CORREIO DE CAMPINAS » double circle in brown with traces of bluish ink, as well as in transit by « CORREIO GERAL DE S.PAULO » rimless cds in black (Ayres 1565 & 1188). Several faults including stamp repaired at right with also surface rubbing; the Sao Paulo cancellation slightly improved on the letter at top of the stamp (below if the cover displays opened). One of five letters recorded originating from Campinas, and with regards to the Sao Paulo cds, only two letters noted bearing the franking cancelled by this postmark; unlisted in the Bernd Juchert census.