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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1245

1878, Feb 4. Printed matter to Le Havre with 1866 80 r. violet, paying the printed matter rate according to the 1870 Brazil-Belgium Convention, tied by cork cancel with indistinct cds in centre and red French entry overstruck. Reverse showing unclear strike of "Brésil/Paq. Belge" of Antwerp. Envelope with three corners reduced with the purpose of showing the content. The only printed matter mail so far recorded carried under this Convention, with the added significance of possessing this very rare Belgian maritime postmark. RHM 26. Starting Price US$ 750

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