1863 (Mar 12) Entire from Campinas to Ireland with 1850-66 300r on obverse tied by barred circle paying overseas postage and 60r pair on reverse tied by despatch paying internal postage (applied over the flap with heavy crease), with Brazilian, French Paquebot and Irish ds, minor soiling, a rare franking and destination, ex “Emerald” (Image)

The Largest Franking of Brazil Classics 1870 Large front with 1861 430r yellow imperf. multiple franking of 16 examples (strip of 9 + block of 7), registered (red oval cancel) packet from Rio de Janeiro (24.08 cds) to Bahia, red manuscript 7300 (reis) being the rate for 2kg190g (a 60r and two 430r detached). By far the largest postal franking in Brazil classic philately and undoubtedly an unmatchable exhibition item. Provenance: Pracchia, Lima Grand Prix collections. Estimate: € 25’000 – € 35’000 (Image)

1881-1947 Group of 104 covers with interest in used postal stationery and airs incl. Zeppelins, mixed (Est. € 150/250) (Image)

1963-90, Extensive fresh & clean dealer’s stock of all mint NH sets neatly arranged in 9 stockbooks. All neatly ordered by catalogue numbers in quantities of 5 to 20 or so each. Very colourful group with excellent thematic appeal, includes an amazing section of min.sheets, Michel cat value will exceed €35,000, ideal for retailing of the net (Est. € 1’200/2’000)