Lot no. 6049

1868, The 2nd. Centavo Issue, Steamer "Robert Todd" 4 centavo black on green paper, the famous pair showing transfer type C (featuring extensive retouch in the top left corner) and D, deep and fresh colour and four wide margins all around, transfer type A, unused with original, characteristically cracked original gum. Light horizontal crease and pin hole at right, of absolutely no significance for this outstanding rarity. The only multiple available of this, the rarest stamp of Santo Tomás - Lai Guaira - Puerto Cabello issues. Provenance: ex Von Lind