U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
October 31-November 1, 2012

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #541
FRANCE French Consular Post - Venezuela
1875 (14 May) FL from Porto Cabello to Spain, paying 2fr with single 40c and pair of 80c Ceres, tied by Anchor in stars, with Porto-Cabello consular datestamp alongside, endorsed "Via Santander", framed "P.P." and "8 Rs" applied on arrival in Spain, "Ligne B Paq. Fr. No.4" (28 May) cancel on back, filing fold away from the stamps, fine and splendid cover
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Price Realized
$1,200.00

Lot #542
FRANCE French Consular Post - Venezuela
1876 (6 July) cover to Scotland, franked with 2x40c Ceres, cancelled by Anchor, with "Porto-Cabello" consular departure datestamp alongside, Paris (25 July) transit and Glasgow (26 July) arrival pmks on back, charged "0.70" (blue crayon) on arrival, with triangular "T" and other due markings, minor cover faults, otherwise fine
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Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #543
FRANCE French Consular Post - Venezuela
1877 (19 Sep) FL originating from La Guaira (30 August) with "Correos La Guaira" undated postmark, handed over to the French Office where 40c Ceres was added and cancelled by Consular datestamp, repeated alongside and sent to Carupano, slight overall toning, fine and very rare usage
Envelope
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #544
FRANCE French Consular Post - Venezuela
1878 (7 Dec) cover to France, franked with single 1fr Type Sage, tied by "La Guayra" datestamp, repeated alongside, with red "Venezuela Paq. No.3" maritime strike at bottom, Paris arrival pmk on back, cover poorly refolded at sides and bottom, otherwise fine
Envelope
Unsold

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