BRAZIL ‚DOM PEDRO' 1866-1879 - Corinphila Auktionen AG

54 185 Corinphila Auction · 19 September 2013View of Rio de Janeiro518351845183 Scott 2012 Start pricein CHF200 r. black, the superb used block of six (2 x 3), each stamp cancelled by 'Rio De Janeiro'datestamp (Aug 14) and also initialled in manuscript 'S.R.' (Servico Registrado) in red inkprior to the handstamp being introduced. One of the three largest known used blocks, oneof which was in the Marcus Chusyd collection, the other two being offered for sale in thiscollection. A wonderful and most interesting multiple. 66 4 1'500 (€ 1'260)200 r. black, the superb used block of six (3 x 2), neatly cancelled in black, some ageingshowing on reverse not affecting the fine appearance of this rare multiple. No larger usedblock of the 200 r. exists, this being one of just three blocks of six recorded used. 66 4 1'500 (€ 1'260)5184Start priceapprox. €5185518651855186200 r. black used on 1880 cover to France cancelled by 'cartwheel' mute handstamp in black,with 'Rio De Janeiro' despatch cds at left (April 12) and circular LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 3datestamp (April 15) in red (Salles fig. 1063) alongside. Carried on Paquebot 'Senegal' with faintarrival cds on reverse and unusual sender's label (Ship Chandler) at lower left. 66 6 200 (€ 170)200 r. black, a fine used horizontal pair tied to 1877 cover to Grenoble, France by numeral'1' obliterators in black and also tied by framed 'P.D.' in red. 'Rio De Janeiro' despatchcds (April 23) adjacent. Carried on British Packet 'Tagus' with 'Bresil / Calais' entry markalso on front (May 15). Carried under the 1874 Barzil-France convention at single rate, acharming cover. 66 6 300 (€ 250)