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Lot# 197 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 197 Ecuador

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    1881: 5 c. blue, a sheet marginal example used on 1881 cover to France tied both by toning and by "Guayaquil / Franca" datestamp in blue (Aug 9). London transit in red (Sept 5) and St. Jean d'Angely arrival on reverse. An early usage, Gibbons lists no date of issue, Scott states November 1, 1881; Bertossa states Aug 1, 1881. Unusual and possibly in the first week of issue.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF