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Lot# 4044 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 4044 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1866/68: 1 real in the 'sandy' bistre shade, a vertical strip of seven with large margins all round, sheet marginal at top with small portion of the horizontal frameline, positions 8/17/26/35/44/53/62, used on circa 1868 cover and large part back to Riobamba annotated "14 0z." in manuscript cancelled by "Guaranda" twice in manuscript. Some ironed creases not affecting the dramatic appearance, refolded for Exhibit display, a remarkable and rare franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 30 April 1996, lot 98.rn                     Collection Fiorenzo Longhi, Investphila, 17-18 April 2010, lot 506.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF