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Lot# 6282 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6282 Venezuela

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    The 'Paquete' Post of St. Thomas - La Guaira - Puerto Cabello 1867 (Nov): Cover front from Caracas to Paris at double rate, struck with superb circular ST. THOMAS LA GUAYRA & Po. CABELLO STEAM PACKET cachet in black (used in lieu of adhesive stamps during shortages), with undated 'Correos / Caracas' despatch in black, thence via London with 'GB / 1F 60 c.' Accountancy marking in black and charged '20' décimes due upon receipt (Nov 22). Rare Facit PP1 = 40'000 skr.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 7523.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF