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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1180

1850, 20r. black, vertical strip of three possessing good margins, used to pay the single rate to Portugal on 23.12.1866 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon, tied by cork cancels with matching cds at top, rated "150" on receipt, up to 2 octaves, according to the table for subsidized packets. Carried by the "Ligne du Brésil"-"Estremadure". Small surface scuffs impinging on the adhesives and cover with portion of paper loss restored. A very rare multiple on cover with only three examples recorded, this being infrequently applied on front. RHM 12. Ex Kuyas. Starting Price US$ 300

Sold for
$700