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    1865/66: 1 r. ochre / olive yellow, two examples witth touched to large margins, used on registered cover to Riobamba each stamp tied by 'Franca' dotted lozenge in black, with the 'Franca' handstamp applied at corners of the cover to denote registration and italic 'Certificacion' handstamp in black. Peripheral faults to the envelope but a great rarity, one of just two first issue registered covers recorded, and the sole example with this stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).

    Provenance: Collection Fiorenzo Longhi.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF