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Lot# 7556 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 7556 Ecuador

    1865: 1 real green, the extraordinary vertical strip of nine stamps, marginal from right of sheet with portion of the vertical marginal frameline, positions 9/18/27/36/45/54/63/72/81; used with further single example of the 1 r. green showing sheet margin at base, small fault, and a single early impression ½ bright blue, all tied to 1865 front of cover endorsed "21 ozs." to Latacunga by 64 dot lozenge with "Ambato" datestamps above (Nov 8). The large strip is crossed by ironed file fold otherwise in outstanding condition and strips cut this way are significantly rarer than those cut horizontally. A marvellous plating piece and a spectacular cover.rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6722.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF