cover VILA FRANCA, clear strike of framed 'VILA FRANCA' handstamp on front of 1831 (13 May) folded cover to Rio de J., ms. 180(reis) rate (overland mail) with ms. 40 and 60 rates deleted, three other transit handstamps include 'S CARLOS' straight line, framed 'MOGIMIRIM' and framed 'S. PAULO', cover has been cleaned and pressed, single sealed cover tear, fine marking, desirable cover from the Second Empire period est.