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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1295

1864, April 10. Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, overpaying the single 60c. rate to the River Plate with France 1862 80 c. rose, trimmed by scissors, tied by anchor lozenge with accompanying  "Brésil/Saintonge" octagon, which is not recorded by Salles but listed by Alexandre in his catalogue with the highest degree of rarity. Red "P.P." confirming prepayment of postage. The only cover so far recorded from Brazil to the River Plate bearing French stamps, also possessing a more important feature as demonstrating the usage of the extremely rare ´´Brésil/Saintonge´´ octagonal postmark. A gem of the French maritime mail. Maury 24. Starting Price US$ 1,500

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