Lot 670
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cover 3c. orange-red strips of three (2) tied by Halifax c.d.s. on 1877 (12 Jan.) envelope to the British Consul in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showing "RETURNED/For/POSTAGE" h.s. with, on reverse, St. Thomas (31.1) and "DEAD LETTER OFFICE/CANADA" d.s. (17.2); the cover a little soiled and with small tear which affects one 3c., nevertheless attractive. A very rare franking illustrating the 18c. pre-UPU rate to Brazil via USA. S.G. 83. Photo
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cover 3c. orange-red strips of three (2) tied by Halifax c.d.s. on 1877 (12 Jan.) envelope to the British Consul in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showing "RETURNED/For/POSTAGE" h.s. with, on reverse, St. Thomas (31.1) and "DEAD LETTER OFFICE/CANADA" d.s. (17.2); the cover a little soiled and with small tear which affects one 3c., nevertheless attractive. A very rare franking illustrating the 18c. pre-UPU rate to Brazil via USA. S.G. 83. Photo

Details
cover 3c. orange-red strips of three (2) tied by Halifax c.d.s. on 1877 (12 Jan.) envelope to the British Consul in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showing "RETURNED/For/POSTAGE" h.s. with, on reverse, St. Thomas (31.1) and "DEAD LETTER OFFICE/CANADA" d.s. (17.2); the cover a little soiled and with small tear which affects one 3c., nevertheless attractive. A very rare franking illustrating the 18c. pre-UPU rate to Brazil via USA. S.G. 83. Photo
Provenance
Norman Brassler, 1996
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.