"Islas De/Barlovento" two-line handstamp (P.E. 31)on April 29, 1846 cover from La Guaira to Bilbao, Spain, rated at 5 reales with corresponding marking on arrival, very fine, a very rare transatlantic mail from Venezuela with this postmark; 1990 Holcombe opinion. (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Republica de Colombia/Guayra/Franca" large oval handstamp in red on November 1st, 1827 entire letter to London, "2 oz" manuscript notation on dispatch, showing at top scarce "Oz at 12s/- per Oz" charge marking applied on Spanish Main mail, preceded by manuscript "1¾", horizontal crease resulting in a small slit, a rare early transatlantic mail. (Image)

Est. $200-300