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Lot# 897 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 897 Ecuador

    1865: 1 real green, five single examples and a horizontal pair, all used on 1866 cover and large part back to Guaranda with manuscript weight "14 oz." at right, sensibly folded for Exhibit display, all stamps being fair to very fine and tied by two strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and by five strikes of the "Riobamba" datestamp (Feb 7). One stamp crossed by by pressed file fold but a very rare and appealing franking. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold