1904-32 Venezuela Stamps

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	8042
Estimate	5.00 - 15.00 USD
Category	Stamps & Philately
Auction	Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
Date	August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Featherznest
Location	Grapevine, Arkansas

used (canceled/circulated) postage stamps from Venezuela, primarily from the early 20th century (1910s–1930s era), featuring portraits of Simón Bolívar (the Liberator) and other designs. They are common classic definitives, often from recess-engraved series by printers like American Bank Note Co. (ABNC) or Waterlow & Sons. All show typical circulation wear: heavy cancels (wavy lines, circles, bars), some soiling/toning, average centering, and no obvious major errors, varieties, or premium postmarks visible in the photos.Identification (left to right, based on visible designs/values/inscriptions)Orange 50 centimos with portrait in oval frame, "INSTRUCCION" or similar inscription ? Likely a fiscal/postal fiscal or "Instruccion" issue adapted for postage (common in Venezuela due to shortages; possibly Scott-related to 1910s–1920s Bolivar series or postal fiscal like AR types). Portrait of Bolívar. Green 5 centimos with Bolívar portrait in oval/leaf frame ? From the long-running Bolívar definitive series (e.g., Scott 200s–300s range, 1915–1923 ABNC engraved set or similar; common low value). Green wave/sea pattern (no portrait) ? Likely a low-value numeral design from 1910s–1920s (possibly 5c or 10c "waves" or security background issue). Red wave/sea pattern ? Similar to above, red version (possibly 8c–10c or surcharge; wave patterns were used in some definitives for anti-counterfeiting). Blue 2.25 centimos (or 25c?) with Bolívar in circular frame, "CORREOS" and "VENEZUELA" ? From 1920s–1930s Bolívar series (e.g., Scott 300s range, engraved portrait in circle). Blue 150 bolívares high value with portrait or design, heavy wavy cancel ? From 1920s–1930s high-denomination definitives (e.g., Scott 400s+ or similar engraved series; top values like this were for heavy mail/international use). These align with Venezuela's Bolívar portrait definitives (1915–1930s), which had many printings, colors, and minor redrawn varieties (e.g., frame berries/leaves differences noted in catalogs). Heavy cancels often indicate fiscal/postal use (Venezuela mixed postage/revenue stamps frequently).Current Auction/Market Value (as of early 2026, for used/fine used condition)These are very common circulated classics from high-print-run series (millions issued). Most sell as space-fillers or bulk lots. Heavy cancels and average condition keep values low.Common low/mid values (5c green, waves/red patterns, 2.25/25c blue circle): $0.10–$0.75 each (often $0.20–$0.50 in typical used with heavy cancel). 50c orange (Instruccion/fiscal type): $0.50–$2 if clear; lower if heavy/soiled. 150 bolívares blue high value: $1–$5 used (higher denominations have slight premium for specialists, but heavy cancels reduce to near minimum; no rarity here). Total lot of 6 stamps: $3–$12 realistic auction/retail value (e.g., eBay or HipStamp lots of similar mixed used Venezuelan Bolívar definitives sell for $5–$15 including shipping; often closer to $5–$8).

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