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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1249

1814, Jan 19. Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Guernsey, carried via Devonport where the "ShipLre/Plymouth Dock" crowned oval (type S.2) in red was applied. Charged at single rate of 1s 4d with 4d corresponding to the maritime fee to Devonport, plus 3d for the Weymouth-Guernsey link, the rest corresponding to overland postage. Very fine, in the last month of use of this postmark. Ex Robertson. Starting Price US$ 200

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$2,400