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  • Lot# : 928 Ecuador

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    1840/62: Two letters, the earlier from Quito 1840 (May 16) with oval framed "SELLO DE LA POLICIA" with superb "Eye" and laurel wreath surround struck in bright red, the second dated March 1862 with printed "Republica del Ecuador / Jefetura Jeneral de Policia" also from Quito with a re-cut version of the same marking with laurel wreathes and eye in more stylised format, struck in blue. In Addition 1868 stitched file document (30 pages) with printed heading "Gobierno Eclesiástico de la Diócesis / Palavio Episcopal / Riobamba" giving a fascinating insight to Church business in Ecuador. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF