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Lot# 196 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 196 Venezuela

    1876: Unpaid cover to Paris with octagonal "PORTO CABELLO" Consular cachet (April 6) in black (Salles fig. 1373) and octagonal "VENEZUELA / PAQ. FR. A No. 3" Paquebot datestamp (same day) in black (Salles fig. 1420) and carried on the "Colombie". Triangular "T" marking and rate changed from handstruck '20' décimes to '12' upon arrival. Scarce and most attractive cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold