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Lot# 912 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 912 Ecuador

    1866: 4 reales brown-red, the used irregular block of eight in a rich shade, positions 8-10/21-22/34-35/48, with marginal frameline at top and full sheet margin above, two scissor cuts running vertically, one between the designs (pos. 8 and 9) and another at the base of the block touching pos. 35, otherwise in outstanding condition for such a multiple, all cancelled by "Riobamba" datestamps (Feb 20) in black. The largest recorded multiple in this shade and of great rarity.rnProvenance: Collection E.M. de Bustamente, Afinsa, Madrid, May 1996, lot 84.
    Starting bid : 4,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,500 CHF