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Lot# 1586 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1586 Ecuador

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    1866: 4 r. red, a diagonally bisected example used on May 26, 1869 entire letter from Guayaquil to Lima, Chavez correspondence. Originally franked by complete 4 r. this was removed and the stamp bisected to pay the correct rate of 2 reales, tied by dotted FRANCA lozenge in red. Reverse with Guayaquil Company cachet in blue and Lima arrival cds (May 2). A rare entire. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 1'600.rnrnNote: The PSNC Packets Southbound to Lima left on the 26th of each month. The rate was 2 reales per ¼ ounce.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF