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Lot# 860 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 860 Ecuador

    1872: 1 r. yellow on quadrille paper, a vertical strip of seven with large margins all round with fifth stamp just touched at left, but with seventh stamp showing the embossed "Arms of Ecuador" security seal (unlisted by Scott on this stamp); cancelled by seven strikes of the "Ambato" datestamp (June 20) in black. A few trivial imperfections but a rare and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF