Brazil 30 reis grey, Worn Impression, two horizontal pairs on reverse of August 1844 entire letter and Prices Current mailed from Pernambuco to Maranhao, cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamps (Ayres 1548) in black. The pairs with ironed vertical file fold and minor repair to the letter-sheet to prevent acid ink and further damage, opened well for Exhibit display, the upper pair with repaired tear across the top of both stamps and showing the vertical marginal line at right. A rare entire. Copy of Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995) and Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4490. Dealer Corinphila stamp auction Auction Minimum Bid: 3000.00 CHF (app. 2425 EUR) (via Philasearch.com: 182nd - 185th Corinphila Auction - item 4-A182-3371)
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