Lot 31164 – 1873-74 pair of covers incl. 1873 (Jul 25) incoming wrapper from Venezuela with Trinidad 1863-80 1d carmine perf.12 1/2 tied by « D22 »

1873-74 pair of covers incl. 1873 (Jul 15) incoming wrapper with Trinidad used in Venezuela 1863-80 1d carmine perf.12 1/2 tied by « D22 » barred oval cancel, with « SHIP LETTER » hs in red adjacent with Ciudad Bolivar despatch cds, arrival cds, some minor imperfection on backflap, fine and attractive, plus and cover from Trinidad to Ciudad Bolivar with 1863-80 1d scarlet perf.12 1/2 tied by double arc cds minor toning, fine and attractive pair, a very rare usage in Venezuela with only seven covers known according to « Trinidad / A Philatelic History to 1913.