✉ BELGICA. 1871. Cover from ANTWERP to RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) endorsed 'Per ...

✉ BELGICA. 1871. Cover from ANTWERP to RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) endorsed 'Per Service direct d'Anvers, pr. Steamer Bonita' franked by 1fr. lilac tied by dotted 12 numeral obliterator. Anvers cds. on front and fine strike of circular BRESIL / PAQ. BELGE (June 1) displaying well on flap. Rio arrival cds (July 2) alongside. A RARE and attractive single franking. Michel 18. ANVERS to RIO DE JANEIRO. Folded letter franked with 1 Fr. lilac stamp sent via Belgian Ship. Endorsed "Per Service direct d'Anvers pr Steamer Bonita" . On reverse the RARE BRESIL/PAQ.BELGE cds. and arrival to Rio de Janeiro cds. A RARE cover.