1865: ½ real green on greenish wove paper, a fresh and fine Plate Proof on ungummed paper with large margins all round, two minor age spots at right. A scarce and most interesting Proof in the issued colour of the 1 real. It is stated that the issue was designed by Emilia Rivadeneira who copies the Greek Large Hermes Heads for her design. This Plate Proof matched very closely the Large Hermes 5 lepta value both in colour and the shade of the paper - indeed the three original stamps are in the shades utilised for the 5, 10 and 20 lepta values. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7503
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865/72: 1 r. yellow on quadrille paper - seven horizontal pairs and six single examples used with 1871 ½ r. deep blue on blued paper on large part 1873 legal front of to Latacunga and adhesives cancelled by 18 strikes of ornamental 'P.I.' geometric handstamps (Porte Interno) in black. Manuscript notation '2 libras 7 oz' (39 ounces) explaining the 19½ reales franking and reverse with QUITO / FRANCA datestamp (Jan 29, 1873). Left hand stamps with faults and the cover refolded for display but an extremely rare multiple franking, especially so with this elusive cancellation. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, Nov 2014, lot 793. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7504
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1872: 1 real yellow, a horizontal pair on quadrille paper, over-inked in a bright shade, margins touched to large at base with portion of adjoining stamp, used on 1872 entire letter from Guayaquil to Lima tied by FRANCA lozenge in black; in combination with France laureated 1867 30 c. brown pair (Yvert 30) tied by 'Anchor' lozenge of dots in black; with framed red "P.P." adjacent in red. Carried on the first Southbound voyage of the "Ville de Brest" with reverse showing circular "LIGNE F / PAQ. FR. No. 2" datestamp (May 7) in black (Salles fig. 1581) with Lima arrival cds (May 10) alongside. See article by Robert D'Elia and Percy Bargholtz in the Collectors Club Philatelist Volume 74 No. 6, illustrated in the Collectors Club Philatelist Volume 75, number 1. A remarkable and very rare entire. Opinion Todd AIEP (2006).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Siegel, New York, 21-22 Nov 1993. rn Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3166.rn Collection Dr. Guy Dutau, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 4 June 2012. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7507
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
First Printing Group 1865: ½ real ultramarine on slightly greyish paper, a used example with four margins, clearly cancelled "Quito / Franca" datestamp "4 / ENERO / 65" - the fourth day of proposed issue and the first day of actual issue. Ex collection Olgieser. Unique.rnNote: The earliest recorded date of use for the Ecuador first issue is 4th January 1865 on this ½ real used in Quito and also on a 1 r. orange-yellow. The 1st January 1865 was a Sunday and it is probable the stamps were delivered to Post Offices on the following day and actually issued on the 3rd or 4th of January; certainly this last date marked the first shipment of adhesives to Guayaquil. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7508
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
First Printing Group 1865 (Jan 1): ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper, fine impression, a single example position 3 with dent in frame above "RR" of Correos at top, used on 1865 cover to Guanujo with manuscript weight "1 oz." at top, cancelled by bold strike of hexagonal framed AMBATO handstamp in black. Dated on reverse in manuscript "Ambato Marrzo 30 de 1865". A fine and scarce early usage. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7509
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
First Printing Group 1865 (Jan 1): ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper, fine impression, a fine example used on archive dated March 1, 1865 cover front to Chimbo and weight "1 oz." at right confirming the rate, tied by manuscript "Ambato" in ink. A fine and rare usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 650.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7510
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
First Printing Group 1865: ½ real ultramarine, a used example with irregular to huge margins all round, tied to 6 February 1865 cover to Guayaquil by manuscript "Babahoyo" in ink. A rare and early usage in the second month, prior to Babhoyo receiving it's datestamp. Slight aging not affecting the fine adhesive, a rare cover and a unique usage.rnProvenance: Collections Dujmovic, Longhi and Olgieser. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7511
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, two large margined single examples used on cover front to Alausi cancelled by pre-philatelic CUENCA / FRANCA oval handstamps struck in red. Reverse with docketing "Cuenca Julio 12 de 1865". Extremely rare and most appealing cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 650.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7513
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Second Printing Group 1867: ½ real bright ultramarine, a horizontal strip o four, sheet marginal from left with vertical frameline, huge margins on the other three sides, positions 61-64, used on small piece tied by "Guayaquil" datestamps (March 25, 1867) in black. Splendid and rare so fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7516
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Fourth Printing Group 1867/70: ½ real deep blue, a mottled 'dry' print in a royal blue shade, a used horizontal strip of four from the lower right corner of the sheet, positions 81-84, with last stamp showing the rounded SE corner Plate flaw and part of the marginal frameline, large margins all round, used on 1871 cover to Valparaiso tied by three strikes of the dotted FRANCA lozenge in black. A delightful cover to a surprisingly scarce destination for Ecuador first issue mail.rnProvenance: Heinrich Köhler, sale 238, Feb 1983, lot 3775. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7518
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: ½ r. dull greyish-blue, a dry printing alongside ½ real pale ultramarine (2) used with single 1 r. olive-yellow on 15 March 1871 cover to Ambato endorsed "Civil" and weight "5 oz." in manuscript, all stamps with large margins all round and tied by 64 dot lozenge in black. The ½ real adhesives being poor impressions with a 'striated' paper appearance from the front with the ink poorly applied leaving the stamps with a watery look. A rare and unusual cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 700.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7519
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865/70: ½ real bright blue on greyish wove paper, a single example in a rich shade used on 1873 cover front to Rome, tied by "3154" gros chiffres in red with "Quito / Franca" datestamp (Aug 2) alongside in same ink. Three line dated PANAMA / TRANSIT in black below (Aug 14) and thence probably carried by French Packet with handstruck "23" décimi due marking applied in black. Taxed at this charge with Italy 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 2 lire adhesives on arrival (Sept 17). The front re-backed and with faults but extremely rare with just two known usages of Ecuador First Issue mail known to Italy. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Fiorenzo Longhi. Investphila, 25-27 Sept 2009, lot 1433. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7520
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Fifth Printing Group 1872: ½ real deep bright blue on surface blued paper, a fine example with large margins all round used on 1873 entire letter to Guaranda tied by framed "P.I." in ten pointed star obliterator (Porte Interno) with "Guayaquil" datestamp (March 15) alongside, both in red. For a similar usage see the Bustamante collection, lot 32. A delightful and extremely rare entire of great visual appeal.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 30 April 1996, lot 6. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7521
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Fifth Printing Group 1872: ½ real deep bright blue on surface blued very thin wove paper, two horizontal pairs used on 1873 entire letter to Lima, Peru, all cut close and with some staining from the water used in the inking process, neatly tied by "Guayaquil / Franca" datestamps in blue (April 27). Lima arrival on reverse (May 7). Faults but unusual. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 130.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7525
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
First Printing Group 1865: 1 real bistre-brown in a sandy shade, the remarkable vertical strip of five, positions 9/18/27/36/45, from the right hand side of the sheet, all used on large front of cover to Ambato in combination with 1865 ½ real bright blue on blued paper with large to huge margins all round, paying the rate for an 11 ounce letter. The 1 real position 45 is pre-cancelled by hexagonal framed AMBATO handstamp in red, with all the stamps being tied by very scarce framed LATACUNGA handstamps in black. A marvellous and extremely rare franking for the advance collection. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,200.00
Sold...CHF 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7528
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Second Printing Group 1866/68: 1 r. orange, an unused block of four in a vibrant shade and early impression, marginal from left of sheet with the vertical frameline at left, large margins all round but for slight piece missing at top, large part og. A magnificent and extremely rare block. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7529
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Second Printing Group 1866/68: 1 real orange-yellow, a diagonally bisected example used on 1867 cover to Quito, tied by extremely scarce "Babahoyo" circular datestamp in black (Dec 5). A few minor wrinkles to the adhesive and one flap missing from the cover but an extremely rare usage of the bisect and cancellation.rnProvenance: Collection Bill H. Homan Jnr. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 450.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7534
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Second Printing Group 1866/68: 1 real yellow, a diagonally bisected example used on 1867 entire letter to Guayaquil, tied by extremely scarce "Monetecristi" circular datestamp in black (Sept 22). A few minor imperfections to the cover but an extremely rare usage of the bisect and cancellation.rnProvenance: Collection Bill H. Homan Jnr. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 450.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7536
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Third Printing Group 1865/67: 1 r. olive, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, positions 53-54/62-63, ample to large margins all round fresh and of very fine rich colour, unused without gum. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6731. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7538
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Third Printing Group 1868/72: 1 real yellow, a vertical sheet marginal pair (positions 73/82) on thick paper with "Guayaquil" datestamp (Oct 27, 1868) in black; together with an 1868 cover endorsed "4 oz." bearing a horizontal pair of the 1 real yellow used to Latacunga and tied by "Quito / Franca" datestamp in black (Nov 4). A fine and attractive page. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7539
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Fourth Printing Group 1870/72: 1 real deep yellow on medium white wove paper, a fine unused block of forty-five, being the complete lower half of the sheet of 90 subjects, with marginal framelines on three sides, positions 46-54/82-90, with position 50 showing "Extended "R" in Correos" flaw, position 64 with "Indented Left Vertical Frameline" flaw, position 66 with "Diagonal Scratch from Centre Circle to Base" Plate flaw and position 71 with "Line through Real" flaw and position 90 with rounded SE corner. The multiple showing some deterioration to the Plate and over-inking. A few minor imperfections including marginal tears at lower right but of vibrant colour and large part or unmounted og. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 450.00
Sold...CHF 450.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7540
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Fourth Printing Group 1868/72: 1 real yellow-orange, a horizontal pair with ample margins all round from a worn plate, used on 1873 cover (with partial contents written May 11th) to Vermont, USA cancelled by 64 dot lozenge and "Alausi" datestamp (May 14) in black, with 'New York' transit cds at left (June) in red. The envelope with some edge wear but an extremely rare destination for First Issue mail. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,750.00
Sold...CHF 1,750.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1750
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7543
Symbol:
1865: First Printing ½ real ultramarine / bright blue, position 65; 1 r. orange-yellow position 10; and 1 r. green, position 32; the set of three values unused, all with sharp and clear impressions and in fine delicate colour, unused or large part og. Gi 1+2+3 = £ 325/Mi. 1a+2ax+3ax = € 310/Scott = $ 365. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7544
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865: 1 r. green, a superb unused group (4), all on thin white wove paper, all with part of vertical sheet marginal framelines, positions 19, 54, 55 and 63 on the sheet of 90 subjects, fresh and fine, large part og. Gi 3 = £ 1'100/Mi 2x = € 1'000+/Scott = $ 1'200. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7547
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865: 1 r. grass green, a fine horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on 1865 cover and part back to Guaranda neatly cancelled by "Ambato" datestamp (April 26) in black. Annotated "4 oz. / 2 rs." alongside the adhesives in manuscript. Slight stain from the gum but a scarce cover of fine appearance.rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6720. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7548
Symbol:
1865: 1 real green, a horizontal pair just shaved at right but ample to large margins on three sides, used on 1866 entire letter at single rate to Lima, Peru endorsed "Por V. Favorita" and cancelled by neat "Guayaquil" datestamp (June 27) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (July 2) in black. It is unusual to find Ship endorsements on the Chavezis correspondence although they are sometimes noted internally on arrival - this example is internally docketed "Vapor Perú". A fresh and attractive entire. Signed Pfenninger. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7549
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865/66: 1 r. green on greenish paper, the horizontal pair in a deep shade, used on 1866 entire letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru with large even margins all round and part of adjoining stamp at right, neatly tied by "Guayaquil" datestamp (April 3) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (April 8). Exceptional and a magnificent rarity, the sole recorded usage of this stamp on letter. A marvellous showpiece for the connoisseur of Ecuadorean classic philately.rnProvenance: Collection Bill H. Homan Jnr., Collection 'Crown Point',Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6706. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 8,500.00
Sold...CHF 12,000.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7551
Symbol:
1865: 1 r. green, a contemporarily defective horizontal strip of four used with a poorly printed horizontal pair in a deep shade, positions 3-4, right hand stamp with Plate flaw "Double Frameline at Base"; all tied by manuscript "Riobamba Riobba" to 1865 cover (docketed July 29 on reverse). Despite faults an unusual usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7552
Symbol:
1865: 1 r. green in a dry dullish shade, five single examples all used on refolded August 1865 cover to Riobamba, the adhesives with generally fine margins all round and showing some signs of dirt from the uncleaned Plate, the fourth stamp showing the "Beal for Real" Plate flaw clearly, the first stamp sadly truncated at left, all cancelled by the pre-philatelic framed LATACUNGA handstamp in black. A scarce and appealing cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7553
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865: 1 real green, a fine horizontal strip of five in a deep shade, marginal from left of sheet showing the vertical frameline, positions 73-77, used on 1866 cover to Quito tied by manuscript pen lines, 64 dot lozenge and by "Ibarra" datestamp (Nov 24) in black. Fresh and fine, an attractive multiple franking.rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6714. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7554
Symbol:
1865: 1 real green, two horizontal strips of three used on refolded 1865 entire letter to Latacunga, the upper strip being positions 88-90 and showing the rounded frame at lower right and the vertical marginal frameline, position 88 with contemporary fault, the lower strip just touched at lower left, both strips being cancelled by two strikes of hexagonal framed AMBATO handstamps in black. Docketing of receipt at Latacunga above (June 28). A scarce and most appealing usage.rnrnNote: The framed "Ambato" hexagonal handstamp is only recorded used during the first eight months of 1865. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 450.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7556
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865: 1 real green, the extraordinary vertical strip of nine stamps, marginal from right of sheet with portion of the vertical marginal frameline, positions 9/18/27/36/45/54/63/72/81; used with further single example of the 1 r. green showing sheet margin at base, small fault, and a single early impression ½ bright blue, all tied to 1865 front of cover endorsed "21 ozs." to Latacunga by 64 dot lozenge with "Ambato" datestamps above (Nov 8). The large strip is crossed by ironed file fold otherwise in outstanding condition and strips cut this way are significantly rarer than those cut horizontally. A marvellous plating piece and a spectacular cover.rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6722.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,400.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7559
Symbol:
1865: 1 real green, a horizontal pair, positions 5-6 used with a wonderful strip of nine, the complete second row of the sheet, positions 10-18, all with large margins all round and neatly tied to 1865 large piece of cover to Latacunga by 64 dot lozenge in black with "Ambato" datestamp (31 Dec) alongside. Position 6 shows the "Indented Lower Frameline", position 12 shows the "Apostrophe" flaw, position 14 shows the "Beal for Real" flaw and Position shows part of the embossed "Coat of Arms" security seal. A piece in exceptional condition and of great rarity. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 800.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7560
Symbol:
1865: 1 real green, a truncated horizontal pair used with third printing ½ real deep blue on greyish, on 1867 'turned' cover to Ambato, cancelled by two strikes of incredibly rare mute handstamp in black with 13 point surround. Manuscript weight "4¾ oz." at top and thus correctly rated; reverse of cover with superb single ½ bright blue neatly tied by "Ambato" datestamp (Oct 11). An extremely rare cancellation with just a handful of examples recorded off cover, on cover this usage is believed unique.rnrnNote: It is probable this cancellation was either used at an outlying village near Guaranda, or was employed for a short period when the Guaranda datestamp was misplaced. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 650.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7561
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865: 1 real green, a block of eight with large margins all round, from left of sheet with part vertical marginal frameline, positions 64-67/73-76, with position 66 showing the major Plate flaw "Diagonal Scratch running from Centre Circle to Base", used on 1871 judicial cover front to Latacunga in combination with single ½ real grey-blue, all cancelled by eight strikes of the newly introduced PILLARO / FRANCA datestamp (Aug 27) struck in red. An exceptional and extremely rare cancellation and a multiple usage of great visual appeal.rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6702. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7563
Symbol:
4 reales red, unused examples (2), both from the base of the sheet, position 97 with part of marginal rule at base and position 100, slight wrinkle, otherwise of superb appearance, unused without gum. Scarce Gi 4a = £ 750/Mi 4/I = € 800/Scott = $1'000.rnrnNote: The 4 reales was printed in sheets of 104 stamps - 8 horizontal rows of 13 subjects. The design, with the exception of the vignette appears to have been copied from the Mexico Hidalgo issue. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7564
Symbol:
1866: 4 reales red, two wonderful unused blocks of four, marginal from top of sheet and originally forming a block of eight, positions 10-13 / 23-26 and thus corner marginal from top right of the sheet of 104; with marginal rule at top and each block of vibrant fresh colour, position 10 showing the broad oval around the central vignette (only found four times of the sheet of 104 subjects); each with minor gum stain and slight creasing of absolutely no significance, large part og. Illustrated in Hugo Goeggel 'Edition D'Or' XXXIII on page 107. Superb multiples in the foremost Exhibition quality. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image)
1866: 4 r. red, an irregular block of six in a vibrant bright shade, positions 59/71-72/84/85/98, with large margins all round, cancelled by pen crosses in a star shape as utilised at Quito and Pujili (although it is unlikely this latter town was ever issued with the 4 reales). Upper five stamps very fine, the lower stamp with closed tear, however a very rare and attractive multiple. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 650.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7569
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1866: 4 reales red, a fine single example and a horizontal strip of five used on cloth cover front to Guaranda in combination with 1865/72 1 r. orange-yellow in a horizontal strip of three, all stamps with good margins for these adhesives, tied by nine strikes of the "3154" gros chiffres handstamps of Quito in black. Manuscript weight at right "3 libras 6 oz." (54 ounces) for rate of 27 reales fully paid. The 4 reales strip with the shade changing from rose to brown-red, a marvellous and rare franking for the specialist. Cert. Behr (2015), Moorhouse (2014).rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 30 April 1996, lot 135; Collection Fiorenzo Longhi, Investphila, 17-18 April 2010, lot 533.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7571
Symbol:
1866: 4 reales red, a fine example in a rose shade used on refolded 1870 cover to Latacunga with weight notation "13 oz." at top, used in combination with fine examples of ½ r. bright blue and horizontal pair of 1 r. yellow, all tied by "Quito / Franca" datestamps (Nov 2) in black. A rare and fine three colour franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7572
Symbol:
1866: 4 reales red, a fine example in a 'matt' shade, used on 1873 cover to Quito additionally franked by 1870/72 ½ r. deep blue on surface blued paper and three single 1870/72 1 real yellow (central stamp position 71 with "Line through Real" Plate flaw), all neatly cancelled by "Latacunga" datestamps (June 30) in black with receipted docketing inside (July 3). A superb and rare late usage, a wonderful three colour franking of great beauty and charm. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7576
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1866: 4 reales brown-red, a used vertical pair, just shaved at top right but of excellent rich colour, used on 1868 quadruple rate entire letter to Lima, Peru tied by "Guayaquil" cds (Nov 12) with information strike alongside. Lima arrival cds (Nov 17) in black. A very rare franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Robert Blake Yardley, 1944. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,300.00
Sold...CHF 3,600.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7577
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4 reales brown-red, two examples, postions 75 and 76, used on small 1868 piece together with 1865 1 r. green in a horizontal pair (positions 40-41), all tied by "Ambato" datestamps (March 20) in black. Very fine and scarce, a most attractive piece. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 220.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7578
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1866: 4 reales pale red, a vertical pair and a diagonally bisected example in combination with third printing 1867/70 ½ r. bright blue in a horizontal pair, all used on restored large front of cover to Quito, all cancelled by three manuscript ink lines with "Esmeraldas" datestamp (Nov 20) at top. The 4 r. pair with small contemporary scissor cut but a very rare internal usage of the bisected 4 r. (three recorded) for pre-payment of a 22 ounce package. Peripheral faults but a great rarity. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7579
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1866: 4 reales brown-red, a fine unused horizontal pair with variety "Printed on Both Sides", positions 99-100 on the sheet of 104 subjects, the reverse showing the horizontal marginal frameline, large part og., a fine and very scarce multiple Gi 4c = £ 750+/Scott = $ 1'100+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7580
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1866: 4 reales red, a fine unused block of six (3 x 2) with variety "Printed on Both Sides", the obverse of fine colour and large margins all round, positions 21-23/34-36, the reverse in the characteristic brown-red shade, fresh and very fine, large part og. A superbly attractive and rare multiple, the only other block this size is owned by the United States Postal Museum, thus this multiple is the largest in private hands. A major rarity of Ecuadorean Classic Philately. Signed Holcombe.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, October 1994, lot 7174. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 6,000.00
Sold...CHF 10,000.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7582
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1866: 4 reales brown-red on greenish paper, a deep shade and the paper evidently tinted, the exceptional horizontal pair with vertical frameline at right (positions 38-39 on the sheet), tied to 1868 entire letter at quadruple rate to Lima by "Guayaquil" cds June 10) in black. Manuscript '2' (reales) due to pay upon receipt with arrival datestamp of Lima (June 19). An exceptionally rare entire and very probably unique in private hands.rnProvenance: Collection Bill H. Homan Jnr., Payton, Isleham; Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, 27 Feb 2013, lot 4245. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 6,750.00
Sold...CHF 21,000.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 21000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 7583
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871/72: 1 r. ultramarine on blued paper, lower marginal example, used on sheet of (2 + 2 reales) Papel Sellado, boldly cancelled by circular Floral handstamp in black with PELILEO / FRANCA datestamp (15 April, 1872) in red alongside. Folded well for Exhibit display, the ½ real franking paid for up to 1 ounce of documents - the same as for Postage.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, Nov 2014, lot 833. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
