Lot 5232 ()
Ecuador, 1865, 1r Yellowish Green, early first printing, clear to large margins, canceled by "Ambato" manuscript cancel on Judicial front and part back to Guaranda, backflap with "Fbro 2 de 1865" date and "1¾oz." weight endorsement alongside stamp, Very Fine, believed to be the earliest known usage of the 1r green, ex-Saá, Longhi and Olgieser; with 2009 Moorhouse certificate.Scott No. 5 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $625