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Lot# 2880 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 2880 Ecuador

    British P.O. 1864: Cover from Guayaquil to Lima prepaid '6d.' in red manuscript, struck with fine single ring "GUAYAQUIL / PAID" cds, code C, in black (Jan 30). Reverse with Lima arrival cds and obverse with oval framed CONDUCCION / DEL CARTERO / GRATIS (local delivery free). A good strike of the GUAYAQUIL / PAID, earlier than recorded by Parmenter, Morton and Gordon; however this describer has recorded an example used on Nov 23, 1863. Scarce nevertheless.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF