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Lot# 1587 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1587 Ecuador

    1865/72: First Issue collection with ½ real blue (shades) with 104 examples unused or used including 5 pairs; 1 r. yellow (shades from reddish-orange to olive to yellow) with 64 stamps incl.- 4 pairs, a strip of four, block of four and a block of five; 1 r. green with 24 stamps incl. one pair; scarce 4 r. red with a used example cancelled in Quito and an unused example with variety 'Printed on Both Sides' marginal from right of sheet (Scott 6c = $ 500); thereafter with covers/fronts with ½ r. blue single frankings (4), 1 r. yellow on covers (6) - three single frankings and three with pairs; 1 r. green covers (5) incl. one with a strip of four; furthermore 4 covers with mixed values, many with certificates. Generally fine, a splendid collection with much cancellation interest throughout.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF