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Lot# 5235 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 5235 Ecuador

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    1865/72: ½ r. grey-blue, two horizontal pairs in differing shades, each pair with ample to large margins all round, used on October 27, 1869 cover to Lima tied by "Quito" despatch cds's in black. Internal docketing states 'Rec'd per 'Pacific' with Lima arrival cds (Nov 8) in black on reverse. Minor aging along file fold well away from the adhesives, a most uncommon usage. Cert. Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, 25-30 Oct 1993, lot 3700.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF