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Lot# 4201 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4201 Ecuador

    Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: ½ real dull grey-blue, a fine four margined example in a very dry pale shade, used on underpaid 1872 entire letter to Lima, Peru, Chavez correspondence, tied by bold strike of scarce LOJA datestamp (July 19) in black. Reverse with oval framed "Piura" handstamp in black and Lima (Aug 1) arrival datestamp; front with manuscript "10 c." due as underpaid 1½ reales. Rare and extremely fine entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF