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    PSNC & RMSP 1877 (Sept 22): Entire letter from Quito to Paris, franked by 1872 ½ blue tied on despatch by "3154" gros chiffres applied in Quito in black (formerly used in Rixheim, Alsace). Reverse with double arc British P.O. "GUAYAQUIL" datestamp (Oct 2) in black and carried by PSNC Steamer to Panama, whete three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" applied (Oct 5). From Colon by RMSP "Nile" to Plymouth, with London transit (Oct 30) in red. Thence via Calais to Paris and charged "23" décimes handstruck in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 210. A delightful and rare usage with few known examples of this issue mailed abroad.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott, Carmichael & Todd, 1992; Collection Fiorenzo Longhi.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600.00 CHF