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

64 185 Corinphila Auction · 19 September 2013521352145213 Scott 2012 Start pricein CHF10 r. vermilion, two examples used on reverse of small envelope to Academia, São Paulotied by French type 'Alegrete' datestamps (Sept 11). Sao Paulo arrival cds below (Oct 8). Acharming and very rare usage of the 'Internal Social Matter' rate (decree 3.443 of April 12,1865). Cover with minor trim a right but very rare. 68 6 500 (€ 420)10 r. vermilion, a block of ten cut by file fold, used on 1882 re-folded cover to Rio DeJaneiro, pre-paying the 100 r. internal rate. The adhesives tied by 'cartwheel' handstamps inblue with S. P. DE MURIAHE datestamp in blue (Aug 8) on obverse, the block also tied byRio De Janeiro arrival cds (Aug 11). A scarce and very attractive usage.Provenance: Norman Hubbard (March 1975), lot 1773. 68 6 400 (€ 335)5214Start priceapprox. €5215521510 r. vermilion, four examples used on opened for display 1878 cover to Germany, with1876/77 20 r. reddish lilac and two 100 r. green, pre-paying the 260 reis rate, all tied bysegmented cork handstamps in black. Smudged 'Rio De Janeiro' datestamp on front andarrival cds on reverse (May 2). Slightly trimmed at top but a fine and attractive cover. Cert.Moorhouse (2013) 68+ 62+ 65 6 400 (€ 335)