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Lot# 6311 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6311 Venezuela

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    La Guayra-St. Thomas (Jesurum & Zoom) 1866: Rasco printing 2 r. orange-yellow, Stone II, zig-zag roulette 9½, with 'O' for 'Q' reading PAOUETE, tied to September 1868 envelope from Caracas to Philadelphia, USA endorsed 'via St. Thomas, per Brazilian Steamer' and tied on despatch by circular CORREOS / CARACAS undated handstamp in blue. Carried via British Post Office with LA GUAYRA cds in red (Sept 4) and manuscript '4d.' in red crayon prepaid for this service, the reverse with British 'St. Thomas' cds in black (Sept 12). "Steamship / 10" entry mark in black also on obverse. The adhesive with imperfections and partial flap missing but very few known 'yellows' are recorded on cover.rnNote: Everaldo Santos AIEP records just 6 known usages of this stamp on letter (Edition D'Or 59, page 157).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF