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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | |
| 30° |  |
 1843, 60r Black, Intermediate Impression (2). Horizontal pair, large margins with outer frameline at left, cancelled by scarce
brownish "GRAMPARA" framed handstamp with manuscript "15 de Debr. 1843" date on the pair (as usual for this town), not tied but evidently used on folded cover to Maranhao, endorsed "p. Pernambucana", docketed with same Dec. 15, 1844 origin
date (effectively tying the pair and cover together), file folds clear of stamps, repaired at top right, otherwise Fine, scarce use of the 60r Bull's Eye on a ship letter from Grampara (Image Magnifier) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
| 31° | |
 1843, 60r Deep Black, Early Impression (2). Two horizontal pairs affixed in slightly overlapping positions and aligned as a
strip, uncancelled on back flap of greenish folded letter to Santos (Sau Paulo), endorsed "p. Paranapitanga"VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE BULL'S EYE FRANKING FOR 240-REIS SHIP POSTAGE. The postage on letters travelling by ship was rated at 120-reis up to one-half ounce plus an additional 60-reis for each quarter-ounce increment. This letter must have weighed between -3/4 and 1 ounce. Although contrary to regulations, stamps on ship letters are sometimes found uncancelled. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 4,000-5,000 |