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Lot# 185 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 185 Ecuador

    1846/50c.: Covers (5, four are ex Leo Harris collection) from Riobamba (when named Bolivar) with 1846 cover to Quito with "BOLIVAR / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 15 = 4 pts.) and a superb strike on undated cover; 1850c. cover with fine "BOLIVAR / DEBE" in red (Harris fig. 14 = 4 pts.) rated at 8 reales for 2 ounces, 1850c. covers one prepaid and re-used from Guano with oval framed "BOLIVAR / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 16 = 3 pts.) and oval "BOLIVAR / DEBE" in blue oin cover to Ambato (Harris fig. 17 = 3 pts.), this last illustrtated in Harris on page 84. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold