1861, coarse printing 1/2 r. orange, horizontal strip of 5, nice vivid colour, just cut into at centre top, otherwise clear to large margins, tied by blue cds. “CORREOS CARACAS SEP 19” to letter sheet to La Guaira. One stamp with crease, acidic ink on the adress panel has been strengthened by the addition of tape to the revers side, otherwise fine. A very scarce franking. Certificate Moorhouse (2011) (Scott 4)
