Lot
5288 (
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Ecuador, 1866, 4r Brownish Red, Horizontal Strip of Five, second printing, positions 96-100, in combination with 1865, 1r yellow buff, vertical strip of three (second printing) on Judicial front to Ambato, all tied by dotted lozenge cancels with matching "Guaranda, 17" Sept cds, manuscript 2lbs14oz weight notation at left; some edge faults and repairs to the front, otherwise Very Fine, the 23r franking pays up to a 46 oz (2lb 14oz) internal parcel rate, ex-Bustamante and Longhi; with 2009 Moorhouse certificate. Scott No. 6+4 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE LARGE MULTIPLE USAGE OF THE 4 REALES ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000