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Lot# 874 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 874 Ecuador

    First Printing Group 1865: 1 real orange-buff, four single examples, all with clear to large margins all round, used with early impression 1865 ½ r. bright blue on 1865 cover to Ambato, with weight "8½ oz." at top, all tied by manuscript "Riobamba Riob.ba". Reverse with manuscript docketing of sender, clearly dated "11 de Febe. de 1865". A remarkable and most attractive early franking.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF