Lot
329 
Great Britain, 1877 Manchester, England to Caracas, Venezuela. Folded cover franked with 1867-80 2sh blue + 1873-80 1sh green tied by "Manchester 1 Sp 77" barred numeral "498" duplex cancels and paying the correct 1sh per half ounce for up to 1½ ounces, manuscript endorsement "per Str. "Nile" at upper left, Very Fine and choice, a scarce destination & cover bearing the 2sh value. Scott No. 55+64 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $625