1843 30r black, horizontal pair canceled 21.9.1844, margins all around, v.f., signed Pfenninger, etc., with 1998 Philatelic Foundation certificate, cat. $1100 (Cat No. 1) (Image)

Cat. $1100, Est.US$500

1873-74 cover and FL, both incoming to Rio de Janeiro, first from Le Blanc, paying 80c with 5c and 3x25c, tied by "490" large numerals, red "PD" struck twice, "Retour a L'Envoyeur Rebuts" hs, returned back to France, with "P.P." added to nearest port, so as to not to incur inland charge; the other FL from Bordeaux, paying double rate of 2.40fr with strip of 3x80c, tied by "532" large numerals, endorsed "Steamer Anglais", with arrival pmk, minor cover flaws, otherwise fine pair of letters to Brazil (Image)

Est.US$500