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Lot# 4108 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 4108 Ecuador

    1866: 4 r. brown-red, a horizontal strip of four in a vibrant scarlet shade with large margins all round, positions 62-65,  used on 1868 large cloth cover front to Riobamba, in combination with 1865 1 real green, a single and horizontal pair (positions 86-87) all tied by "Quito / Franca" datestamps in black (april 15). Marked at upper right with weight "2 Libras 7 oz." and the cover with one medio real missing, however a dramatic and wonderful display piece with a 19 reales franking. An exhibition item of great importance for the connoisseur.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF