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Lot# 4040 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 4040 Ecuador

    Second Printing Group 1866/68: 1 real olive-yellow, a superb unused block of twelve (4x3) from the lower left corner of the sheet, positions 64-68/73-76/82-85, showing the major Plate flaw on position 66 with "Diagonal Scratch from Centre Circle to Base", with complete impression of the oval "Republica del Ecuador" Coat of Arms embossed seal in the lower left corner, clearly showing through to the front of the block. Without gum but a fine and most impressive multiple of excellent rich colour. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF