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Lot# 7568 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 7568 Ecuador

    1866: 4 reales red, a fine horizontal pair in a rich bright shade, used on 1871 sensibly refolded cover to Riobamba, in combination with 1 r. yellow in a horizontal pair, positions 13-14 with right hand stamp showing "Beal fo Real" Plate flaw, all tied by three strikes of the "3154" gros chiffres (formerly of Rixheim). "Quito / Franca" datestamp in red at right (May 3). A scarce and delightful 10 reales franking for the connoisseur.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold