#97 var., 1888 700r Violet, bisect, the left vertical half well tied along with 1890 50r Yellow green (#100b) to merchant's cover by two strikes of "R. de Janeiro/2 Out 93" double circle datestamps to pay the 400r quadruple rate, backstamped in Rio the same day, cover reduced at bottom and with harmless vertical pocket fold, fine; the use of this bisected 700r stamp is very rare; 2002 Sismondo certificate. (Image)

Est. $400-500