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  • Lot# : 793 Ecuador

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    1865/72: 1 r. yellow on quadrille paper - seven horizontal pairs and six single examples used with 1871 ½ r. deep blue on blued paper on large part 1873 legal front of cover to Latacunga and adhesives cancelled by 18 strikes of ornamenta 'P.I.' geometric handstamps in black. Manuscript notations 2 lb. 7 oz' (39 ounces) explaining the 19½ reales franking and reverse with QUITO / FRANCA datestamp (Jan 29, 1873). Left hand stamps with faults and the cover refolded for display but an extremely rare multiple franking, especially so with this elusive cancellation.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF