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Lot# 7508 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 7508 Ecuador

    First Printing Group 1865 (Jan 1):  ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper, fine impression, a single example position 3 with dent in frame above "RR" of Correos at top, used on 1865 cover to Guanujo with manuscript weight "1 oz." at top, cancelled by bold strike of hexagonal framed AMBATO handstamp in black. Dated on reverse in manuscript "Ambato Marrzo 30 de 1865". A fine and scarce early usage.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF