#1, #2b, #3a, 1843 30r, 60r and 90r Black, the complete set featuring the three fine-, intermediate- and worn impressions, including 30r showing large even margins all around cancelled by scarce "Victoria" straight-line handstamp, 60r exhibiting the frame line complete on all sides, cancelled by very rare framed "Ponte Meya" handstamp, and 90r, affected by partial slight horizontal crease, cancelled by indistinct brown straight-line -with the first initial being an "S" and also containing an "E"-; a very difficult first-issue set featuring scarce to very rare cancellations, highly desirable. (Image)

Est. $750-1,500

#1a, #1b, 1843 30r black, intermediate to worn impressions, three examples, two cancelled at Rio de Janeiro, one well margined, the other being an unusual copy originating from the left of the sheet with part of the bottom frame line missing, the third one, also with part of one frame line missing, cancelled by indistinct boxed handstamp with some faults; two are signed by J.-F. Brun (Scott $1,550+). (Image)

Est. $300-400

#2b, 1843 60r Black, worn impressions, good margins, cancelled by Rio de Janeiro datestamp, fine; signed J.-F. Brun (Scott $250). (Image)

Est. $100-150

#2b, #2c, 1843 60r black, intermediate to worn impressions, six well margined examples, one uncancelled without gum, one used on piece cancelled by Ouro Preto c.d.s. (tiny surface scuff affecting the frame line at base), three cancelled by Rio de Janeiro datestamps; four examples with faults, of which one being heavily damaged; four stamps are signed by J.-F. Brun, A. Brun or Calves (Scott $1,550). (Image)

Est. $400-500

#3b, #3c, 1843 90r black, intermediate to worn impressions, three used examples, one, originating from the base of the sheet, with frame line missing at top, otherwise the other two being well margined, cancellations including trace of red indistinct circular handstamp and Rio de Janeiro datestamp; signed J.-F. Brun or Calves (Scott $3,800). (Image)

Est. $500-750

"Numerais" and "Coloridos" group of seven stamps, including 1950 300r. used, 1861 280r Red unused without gum and used, 430r Yellow imperf. mint, 1864 30r Yellow perf. mint, and 30r perforated vertical pair showing the rare horizontally imperforate variety and tied to piece (defective); the "Coloridos" are signed by J.-F. Brun. (Image)

Est. $400-500