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Lot# 868 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 868 Ecuador

    Third Printing Group 1867/70: ½ real blue (dry) to very deep blue, the album page with an unused example in dark blue on thin wove paper with gum; four used examples cancelled between Nov 1867 and Feb 1868 in varying shades, used single example (position 32) with "Right Outer Frameline Broken" and a fine entire letter to Ambato with ½ real in a deep shade tied by "Quito / Franca" datestamp (June 20) in black. A charming group, see Edition D'Or XXXIII, page 27.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF