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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1230

1878. Oct 11. Registered envelope from Pernambuco to New York, headed "Per City of R. de Janeiro", this being an American packet of  "The United States & Brazil Mail Steamship Co.", paying 460r. (1877 Berne Convention) of which 200r. being required for registration fee, with 1866 100r. (4, one adhesive overlapping the lower edge and two further examples with imperfections), as well as "Barba Branca" 20r. strip of three overlapping the edge at right, being slightly decoloured on front, all tied by scarce "Correio de Pernambuco/Registrada" registration oval datestamp. A rare registered franking on cover to the U.S.A. RHM 27, 38. Starting Price US$ 400

Sold for
$750