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

90 reis black, Early Impression in a corner block of four, positions 1-2/7-8 and showing the vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, in combination with single 30 reis grey, Worn Impression, all applied to a 12 page judicial document mailed on January 14, 1845 from Cabo Frio to the Court in Rio de Janeiro, tied by framed "CABO FRIO" handstamps (Ayres fig. 1248) in black. The rate totals 390 reis which is explained by the fact that judicial mail was carried at half the normal rate. The page has been restored to prevent further acid ink attack to the adhesives but this remarkable document is an important facet of Brazilian classic philately and is in all senses unique. Cert. Comelli (2003) and Dr. Goeggel. Note: See the article by Everaldo Santos FRPSL in the London Philatelist, Volume 124, Oct 2015, for a full discussion on the usages of Bull's Eyes and their multiples and usages on judicial forms.