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Lot# 4228 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4228 Ecuador

    1 real deep green, a vertical pair used on 1866 entire letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru, clear to large margins all round, positions 57/66 with lower stamp showing the major plate variety with slash running from circle to base of stamp; neatly tied by 64 dot lozenge in black and by "Cuenca" datestamp (Nov 3) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Nov 17) in black. A scarce and attractive cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF