1846, 10r black, two vertical blocks of six on yellowish and greyish papers, intermediate and worn impressions, one scarcely displaying the margins clear, cancelled by red "S.Joao DelRei" straight line (Ayres 1170) and black framed "Sorocaba" (Ayres 1505). Minor usual faults, but two scarce and appealing usages. (Image)

1846, 10r black, yellowish paper, intermediate impression, block of twelve (3x4), tied to piece by "Correio Geral de S.Catharina/5 18-47 7" cds of Santa Catarina. Negligible pin hole at top and crease in lower left corner which barely enters the frame line, still though usual imperfections not detracting for this rare block very scarcely exhibiting the margins clear. (Image)

1846, 10r black, yellowish paper, intermediate impression, horizontal block of six, full to very large margins showing portions of four adjoining stamps, paying the single overland rate on reverse of small 5 March 1851 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Paty do Alferes, tied by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds's in red. Signed A. DIena. (Image)

1846, 30r black, worn impression, type I, pair with good margins except at right, where is slightly cut in, faintly tied by Rio de Janeiro cds on cover front to Paty do Alferes still preserving one back flap with docket of dispatch, dated 10 January 1848; and 60r black, worn impression, type IIa, cut in at left, otherwise ample margins, torn on opening on back of 27 March 1846 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Catas Altas. A rare issue on cover, and a scarce usage of the pair on obverse. (Image)

1846, 10r black, greyish paper, worn impression, type IIa, vertical block of six, good to very large margins for the most part, cancelled by oval handstamps of Olinda (unlisted in Ayres). Couple of natural paper wrinkles and tiny pin hole at left. An extremely rare cancellation. (Image)

1846, 10r black, greyish paper, intermediate impression, type IIa, block of nine (3x3), outer frame line at base, lightly cancelled by framed "Cidade/De/Nictheroy" handtsamp in red/black (Ayres 1371). Upper and lower left corners repaired, minute pin hole and faint tone spots, still though appealing and scarce with usual faults. (Image)

1846, 60r black, yellowish paper, intermediate impression, type IIa, cut into in small parts, mainly well margined, with imperfection at lower left, tied to 20 August 1845 entire letter from Queluz (MG) to Rio de Janeiro, tied by on dispatch by large framed "E.D.S.J.D.QUELLUZ." cancellation. Vertical file fold and insect erosions. The only "Inclinados" cover recorded exhibiting this extremely rare cancellation. The usage of this postmark is unrecorded on "Bull's Eyes", as well as unlisted in the RHM catalogue and Paulo Ayres catalogues. (Image)

1846, 10r black, greyish paper, worn impression, vertical pair featuring types IIa / I, just frame line missing at left of upper design, otherwise very good margins including those balanced and large of the rare type I below, presumably cancelled by "Correio Da Bahia" cds. The type I on thin paper (not on "Bull's Eye paper) is the most seldom seen of the 60r stamps; the combination with the type IIa, only occurring vertically, is only known in used condition and with various usages recorded in Bahia. (Image)

1846, 60r black, greyish paper, worn impression, vertical pair featuring types I / IIa, wide even margins all around, showing the characteristic horizontal separation of the first plate between these two types, tied by blurred strike of Pernambuco shield datestamp on back of 30 September 1844 entire letter to Maranhão. Vertical file fold through the stamps, more affecting the less significant type IIa. An extremely rare usage of the type I on thin paper (not on "Bull's Eye paper) used on cover, this being the rarest 60r stamp; in addition, this example used in Pernambuco is scarcer than the more commonly found usage in Bahia. No examples of this stamp on cover were found in the prestigious "Gordon N. John" collection (Investphila, 13.11.2010). (Image)

1846, 90r black, greyish paper, intermediate impression, vertical block of six, showing types II / I / II per each horizontal row, wide balanced margins on all sides, cleanly and centrally cancelled by framed "Cidade/De/Nictheroy" handstamps (Ayres 1371). Horizontal crease at base between stamps not entering the designs. One of the finest of just about five blocks of six recorded. (Image)

1846, 180r black, fine impression, block of four barely touching one frame line at left, wide to very large margins in other respects, showing complete bold strike of framed "Cidade/De/Nictheroy" handstamp (Ayres 1371). Two small tears, one caused by ink erosion between stamps and not affecting any design, the other at top left. The third largest multiple of this stamp, extremely rare. (Image)

1846, 180r black, intermediate impression, a remarkable example showing wide margins on three sides, huge at right with part of neighbouring stamp, cancelled by "Corr° de Pen°" shield datestamp of Pernambuco (Ayres 1548). Very fine and rare. (Image)

1846, 180r black, fine impression, clear to wide margins, tied to piece by complete clean strike of "Correio de Santos/19 18-46 8" cds (Ayres 1633). Very small crease in lower right margin, far away from the design and not detracting from this impressive piece. (Image)

THE LARGEST KNOWN MULTIPLE OF THE 300 REIS IN USED CONDITION 1846, 300r black, fine impression, vertical pair with clear to mainly very good margins, with portions of adjoining stamps at right, lightly cancelled by "Correio Geral da Corte" cds's leaving the design quite clear. Small thin spot at base. The largest multiple recorded of this denomination, of which only four are recorded. This example is not listed by Walter G. Taveira in his handbook. A great rarity of the "Inclinados" issues, as this is the rarest denomination with multiples in used condition. (Image)

1846, 600r black, intermediate impression, complete to large margins, cancelled by probably Bahia cds in red. Very fine and rare. (Image)

1846, 600r black, fine impression, margins varying from good to large, each stamp cancelled by pen stroke. Very scarce, the fifth largest multiple. (Image)

1844-46, "Inclinados" Issue, a very interesting group comprising over 80 stamps, nearly all in used condition, including multiples and better usages, with 60r type IIa block of four, rare 60r unused vertical pair featuring types I and IIa on "Bull's Eyes" paper, 90r pair types I & II on piece, 180r and 300r singles used, a wide range of cancellations including S. Matheuz, Capivari, Parati, Parahyba do Norte, Villa de Maorim, Maceió, Mariana, Santa Catarina, Sobral, Barreiro, Parnaíba, Ubatuba, Jacobina, Alagoas, Paranaguá, etc. Generally very fine appearance. Viewing recommended. (Image)