Lot
5182 (
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Ecuador, 1865, 1r Yellow Buff, Vertical Strip of Nine, positions 9//81, positions 9 & 18 with embossed arms variety, in combination with 1865 ½r blue, embossed arms on Judicial front and bottom flap to Chimbo, all tied by "Riobamba, 27 Mars, 6" cds's; front with vertical file fold affecting third stamp in strip, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Saá and Longhi; with 2011 Moorhouse certificate. Scott No. 4, 4e+2d Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLY KNOWN FIRST ISSUE COMBINATION USAGE WITH EACH ISSUE BEARING THE EMBOSSED ARMS VARIETY.