Lot# 4216 - 177-180 Auction
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Third Printing Group 1 real yellow on white wove paper, a fine example in a deep shade paying the internal postage, used on 1868 cover to France tied by "Quito / Franca" datestamp (Dec 30) in black. Reverse with British Post Office GUAYAQUIL datestamp (Jan 12, 1869) in black alongside red London transit (Feb 12). Framed "GB / 1F 90c." Anglo-French Accountancy marking applied in London on front in black and Calais entry marking (Feb 12). Charged with handstruck '12' decimes due marking on receipt. An exceptional and rare transatlantic usage of the first issue. Signed Holcombe.Starting bid : 1,500 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHF -
