Los Nr. 258

1836, consignee's letter from RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL to London, endorsed 'p. John' and 'Consignees of a Case' and contents mentioning 'sending samples of earthenware', struck on reverse with step type PENZANCE / SHIP LETTER in black (Robertson S4). On the front extremely rare cancellation "(CROWN) / EXEMPT SHIP LR" IN RED (Robertson EX1). Charged '3/-' on arrival triple postage from Penzance with reverse showing arrival cds (Jan 27, 1837) in red. According to existing rules, letters not exceeding one sheet and bearing the consignee's name on the ship manifest and merchandise carried on the same ship, were exempt from maritime postal charge. THE SOLE RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE "EXEMPT" SHIP MAIL POSTMARK ON MAIL FROM BRAZIL.

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2.200 EUR

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Dieses Los unterliegt der Differenzbesteuerung nach §25a UStG.