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Lot# 4078 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 4078 Ecuador

    1865: 1 real deep green, a block of four with large margins all round, used on 1870 legal front of wrapper to Guaranda endorsed "7½ oz." at top, the block from positions 41-42/50-51 on the sheet, with position 50 showing the "Extended "R" in Correos" Plate flaw, the block with contemporary scissor cut in margin only, tied by five strikes of the "Ambato" datestamp (Nov 4) in black. An exceptional usage of a fine and very scarce multiple.rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6716.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 675 CHF