Lot
5124 (
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Ecuador, 1865, 1r Orange Cinnamon, Blocks of 4 and 8, positions 44-45 / 53-54 and 8-9 / 17-18 / 26-27 / 35-36 respectively, positions 9 & 18 in block of 8 showing embossed arms variety, in combination with 1865 ½r blue on Judicial wrapper front to Riobamba, tied by dotted lozenge cancels with matching "Latacunga, 23 Aout, 65" cds additionally tying ½r, Very Fine, this being the second largest multiple known of the 1r orange fine impression on cover, fewer than five covers are recorded bearing the full embossed arms in two positions, ex-Olgieser. Scott No. 4+4e+2 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,400