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Lot# 590 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 590 Ecuador

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    1872: ½ r. blue on surface blued paper, two examples used a 'Proof of Mailing' on Papel Sellado document, datelined 'Quito, Abril 3, 1872' at top. The stamps were applied afterwards to prove the mailing had taken place for the court records, the upper example cancelled 3154 gros chiffres in red, the lower with dotted lozenge in black applied in Guaranda. Rare.

    Note: It should be pointed out that 'Papel Sellado' had no validity if not sent through the Mails.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF