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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1397

1845, 60r. black, worn impression, type II, an astonishing block of 30 with impressive complete sheet margins on two sides " this being an extremely rare feature in the "Inclinados"-, displaying the outer frame lines which show some irregularities, tied by elusive "Cabo/Frio" framed postmarks on large part of judicial document delivered through the post from Cabo Frio to Vila do Rio Bonito. The 1,800 réis franking would have paid the special rate for a judicial document weighing 30 ounces. Several faults including overall soiling, creasing, acid ink erosions and portion of the document missing at bottom right and repaired which impinges on three stamps at left, nevertheless hardly detracting from the magnificence of this item. The largest 60 réis multiple known on any kind of postal document, with the added significance of exhibiting a very rare cancellation. RHM 6.  Starting Price US$ 3,000

Sold for
$4,600