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  • Lot# : 964 Venezuela

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    1 r. blue, a fine large margined example in a deep shade tied to 1861 double rate entire letter from La Guaira to Genova, Italy tied by pre-philatlic '0' handstamp in black with CORREOS / LA GUAYRA cds at right (May 7) struck in red. Reverse with London transit cds (May 28) in red and Anglo-French Accountancy marking GB / 1F 60c. applied in black. Calais, Paris and Genoa datestamps (May 31) where charged 2 lire Postage Due on receipt. Slightest of aging to entire at lower right but a rare entire.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 63 (March 1980), lot 5753.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF