Lot
5183 
Ecuador, 1865, 1r Yellow Bistre, Block of 12, positions 4-9/13-18, with positions 9 & 18 showing full embossed arms variety, manuscript canceled and tied by red dotted lozenge cancel on Judicial wrapper front and part back to Quito, matching "Riobamba, 11 Ene, 73" cds's alongside, pencil "23½ oz" weight notation at top right, Very Fine, ex-Saá and Longhi; with 2009 Moorhouse certificate. Scott No. 4, 4e Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
ONE OF THE LARGEST MULTIPLES KNOWN ON COVER OF THE 1R YELLOW BEARING A FULL IMPRESSION OF THE EMBOSSED ARMS.