Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

Coloridos 1861: 280 r. red, a fine used example with good to very large margins all round, used on 1864 cover to Aillas, France tied by Rio de Janeiro roller handstamp in black with faint despatch cds at right. Framed "P.D." in red and "Bresil / Bordeaux" entry datestamp (Aug 17) in black. Reverse with Aillas arrival (Aug 19). A scarce and attractive cover.
Provenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson, Eugene Klein, Philadelphia, 11 March 1944, lot 65.