Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 1117 - 284.-290. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 1117 Venezuela

    Blockade of Venezuela 1903: Cover front to England endorsed "Stamps not obtainable" and "HMS Tribune, Blockading La Guayra" in manuscript (Jan 6), with circular "T" marking and "Port of Spain / Trinidad" despatch cds (Jan 15). Taxed at 2 d. due to pay upon receipt in Harwich.rnNote: A rare surviving item - Great Britain, along with Germany and Italy pressed for reclamations from Venezuela during revolutionary circumstances in 1902. When an ultimatum (Dec 7, 1902) was ignored, the three countries instituted a blockade of Venezuelan ports on December 20, 1902. After pressure from the USA the claims went to arbitration on 21 February 1903.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF