Stampless cover with manuscript 'No hay estampillas El Agente Br B. Heredia Mas' with fine strike of CORREOS DE VENEZUELA PUERTO CABELLO cds dated MAY 9 1896 in purple alongside. Addressed to SPAIN, taxed on arrival with large 'T' in purple and two strikes of 'AN 50cs' tax marking. Transit & arrival marks on reverse. Rare. 2021 Pedro Meri certificate accompanies.