Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1237
1888, June 30. Envelope from Rio de Janeiro to Caracas, endorsed via "Barbados" and franked with 1888 100r. (2) tied by very rare "Directoria Geral dos Correios/Sala de Franqueamiento/Brazil" datestamp (unique on mail sent abroad), with British small cds of Trinidad and "T" within heart h.s. alongside, carried by American packet. Reverse with cachet of the Venezuelan Consulate at Rio de Janeiro. Very rare. RHM 65. Starting Price US$ 150
Sold for
$800