Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2861
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Guaranda 1838: Cover to Quito rated at 7 ounces, prepaid at 28 reales in manuscript, struck with perfect strike of pearled oval "GUARANDA / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 4 = 6 pts). Scarce so fine.rnProvenance: Collection Leo Harris. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2862
Symbol:
1873: Stampless Official cover to Antonio Flores, Consul for Ecuador in New York, struck with oval "QUITO / DE / OFICIO" in blue abd "New York / Paid All" cds of receipt (Oct 1) in red. Docketing of sending (Aug 27) and answer (Oct 18) on reverse of a fine and unusual cover, no charges raised upon receipt. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2865
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Latacunga 1838/64: Group of covers / large part covers (8) with cover to Ambato struck with fine oval framed "REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / LATACUNGA / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 2 = 6 pts.), 1840 covers (2) each prepaid and struck with "LATACUNGA / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 4), one is illustrated in Harris on page 65; three unpaid covers with "LATACUNGA / DEBE" in red (Harris fig. 5), circa 1860 covers (2) with small rectangular "LATACUNGA / FRANCA" handstamps (Harris fig. 7) one in red and the other in blue. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2866
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Ibarra 1845/64c.: Group of covers/front (7, four ex collection Leo Harris) with 1845c. cover front to Quito with "REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / IBARRA / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 4 = 8 pts.), oval unpaid "IBARRA / DEBE" in red (fig. 6 = 3 pts.), oval "IBARRA / FRANCA" in red (fig. 7 = 4 pts.), 1848 cover to Quito with straight line "YBARRA / DE OFICIO" in red (fig. 8 = 3 pts.), 1847 cover with straight line "IBARRA / FRANCA" in red (fig. 9 = 3 pts.) and 1847 covers with "IBARRA / DEBE" struck in blue and in red (fig. 10 = 3 pts.), the blue strike unrecorded by Harris and the red illustrated in Harris on page 61. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2874
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Cuenca 1787/1864c.: Group of covers / large part covers (9) with refolded Colonial covers (2) with fine or superb "CUENCA" straight line in red, fine pearled "REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / Cuenca / DEBE" in red (Harris fig. 4) on 1836/39 covers (2, one ex Harris collection), covers with oval "CUENCA / FRANCA" and "DEBE" each in red and a scarce 'Debe' cover in black (Harris figs. 6 and 7); covers with oval types of "CUENCA / DE / OFICIO" with Harris fig 8 in red and Harris fig. 9 struck in blue. A good lot.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2875
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1820/71c.: Collection of covers / large part covers (19), with rare oval "CHIMBO" framed handstamp in red and "CHIMBO / FRANCA" in red, both unlisted; truncated "BABAHOYO / FRANCA" cover, oval framed "GUAYAQL. / DE / OFICIO" in black on 1871 stampless cover, 1847 cover from Loja with "FRANCA" in red to Cuenca, 1862 entire with oval "LOJA / FRANCA" in red (ex Harris collection), further covers from Pelileo with wreath (2), Guayaquil, Otavalo and, additionally, three 1940's stamped receipts. Generally fair to very fine, a scarce selection. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image)
Opening CHF 220.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2876
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Guayaquil 1841/65: Group of covers (13) with 1820c. front with error "GUAYAQ IL / FRANCA" handstamp in in red and in black (Harris fig. 5 var), prepaid covers with two line framed "GUAIAQUIL / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 9), 1843 unpaid with "GUAYAQUIL / DEBE" in red (Harris fig. 11), covers (3) with framed "GUAYAQUIL / FRANCA" in red (Harris fig. 12) ex the Harris collection, covers (3) with "GUAYAQUIL / FRANCA" in oval in black and in red (2) and 1863 and 1864 covers with "GUAYAQUIL" French type cds (Harris fig. 17) one with rare "P.P." in red. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2878
Symbol:
British P.O. 1857/59: Covers (2) with each scarce British P.O. "GUAYAQUIL / PAID" undated circular handstamp in red (Harris fig. 21) and double arc despatch cds on reverse; 1857 cover to Santiago, Chile prepaid '1s.' in manuscript and rated '15'0 to pay on arrival; and 1859 cover to Lima, Peru prepaid '6d.' with framed Peruvian 'MZ' Maritime handstamp on reverse in black. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2879
Symbol:
British P.O. 1865: Cover to Paris with fine oval framed "QUITO / FRANCA" handstamp in red (Harris fig. 18), with Ecuador "GUAYAQUIL" cds (June 17) in black (Harris fig. 17) and equally fine "GUAYAQUIL" British P.O. cds on reverse (June 18) in blue-black. London transit (July 15) and "GB / 2F 87½ c." accountancy handstamp applied, charged 36 décimes due on arrival. Tape stain and a few scuffs but scarce and opens well for display. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2880
Symbol:
British P.O. 1864: Cover from Guayaquil to Lima prepaid '6d.' in red manuscript, struck with fine single ring "GUAYAQUIL / PAID" cds, code C, in black (Jan 30). Reverse with Lima arrival cds and obverse with oval framed CONDUCCION / DEL CARTERO / GRATIS (local delivery free). A good strike of the GUAYAQUIL / PAID, earlier than recorded by Parmenter, Morton and Gordon; however this describer has recorded an example used on Nov 23, 1863. Scarce nevertheless. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2881
Symbol:
British P.O. 1871 (Aug 9): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 140, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 and 2 s. blue, used on 1872 entire letter from Guayaquil to Barcelona, Spain, Puig correspondence, tied by two strikes of the "C41" obliterator with reverse showing double arc 'Guayaquil' datestamp (fEB 12) in black. Three line dated 'PANAMA / TRANSIT' (Feb 20) in black and 'London / Paid' cds (March 14), circular 'PD' in red. Manuscript '2' (20 c.) in red due upon delivery in Barcelona with arrival verso. The reverse with some aging as exposed to water not affecting the frontal appearance. A charming and extremely scarce three colour franking. Cert. RPSL (2019).rnrnProvenance: 'Puig Correspondence', Harmers, London, 10-13 Nov 1975. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2882
Symbol:
1865 (Jan): ½ r. ultramarine, fine impression, a used example with large margins on three sides, imperceptibly grazed at top, used on 1865 cover to Ambato tied by lozenge of dots and by RIOBAMBA datestamp (Aug 25) in black, corresponding weight '1oz.' in manuscript at top. An attractive and early usage Gi. 1. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2883
Symbol: Cat No: 205/215+Sc.2+5
1928: Cover 'made for favour' for the Quito-Barranquilla flight on August 24th, four colour franking with 1c. up to 1s. of the National issue, in addition two Scadta stamps for Ecuador '75c.' on 15c. and '3s'. on 60c., all nicely cancelled to order but nevertheless a rare cover. Cert. Sismondo (2004) and Brian Moorhouse with precise explanation for this item (2015). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5222
Symbol:
1800c.: Large part Colonial period cover from Guayaquil to Quito with '20½ oz.' and rated '121' reales in manuscript, struck with condensed straight line "GVAYAQUI" handstamp in red (Harris #1, known from 1782). Exceptional and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5223
Symbol:
1803 (March 24): Colonial entire letter from Guayaquil to Quito rated '2' in manuscript with fine condensed "GVAYAQUI" straight line handstamp in red (Harris fig. 2). Holes at left where stitched into the archive, a scarce and early entire. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5224
Symbol:
1820c.: Prepaid cover to Lima rated '3½' (reales) in manuscript, struck with very fine two line FRANCA / QUITO in red (Harris #5), in use from 1813-1826. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5225
Symbol:
1837 (July 5): Folded cover to Ambato dated on reverse, struck with fine beaded oval REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / LATACUNGA / FRANCA handstamp in red (Harris #2) - earlier than the first recorded usage. Scarce and fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5226
Symbol:
1846c.: Unpaid cover from Babahoyo addressed to Doña Mercedes Jijon de Flores (wife of Juan José Flores, first President of Ecuador) in Quito, struck with fine condensed ABHYO / DEBE handstamp in red (Harris #4) in use from 1843. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5227
Symbol:
1846c.: Prepaid entire letter from Quito addressed addressed to Señor General Juan José Flores, first President of Ecuador in Otavalo, struck with fine circular QUITO / FRANCA handstamp in red (Harris #17). One flap aged on reverse not affecting the fine appearance of an unusual entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5229
Symbol:
1854c.: Small unpaid Official cover to Quito struck with fine oval framed BABAHOYO / DE OFICIO handstamp (Harris #6) in green - unrecorded in this colour. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5230
Symbol:
1863: Folded cover to Quito endorsed 'De Oficio' at top in manuscript struck with fancy framed ESMERALDAS DE OFICIO handstamp of despatch in blue (Harris #3), unrecorded in this colour. Fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5231
Symbol:
1863/64c.: Prepaid cover to Quito with '1¾ oz.' and rated '4' (reales) in manuscript at top, struck with very fine "ESMERALDAS / FRANCA." handstamp in blue (Harris #2). Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5232
Symbol:
1872: 1 r. yellow-ochre on quadrille paper, an unused block of six (2 x 3), of good colour with large margins all round, fresh and fine with large part og. A scarce multiple Gi 9/Scott = $ 360+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5233
Symbol:
1872: ½ r. deep ultramarine on thin transparent bluish wove paper, an unused block of ten (5 x 2) of excellent fresh colour and huge margins all round, superb large part or unmounted og. Rare and most attractive Gi 6a = unpriced/Scott = $ 2'500. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5234
Symbol:
1865/72: ½ r. blue on blued paper, a fine used example with large margins all round, used on 1870 judicial cover to Pelileo tied by bold AMBATO cds in black (Sept 10). A fresh and very fine single usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5235
Symbol:
1865/72: ½ r. grey-blue, two horizontal pairs in differing shades, each pair with ample to large margins all round, used on October 27, 1869 cover to Lima tied by "Quito" despatch cds's in black. Internal docketing states 'Rec'd per 'Pacific' with Lima arrival cds (Nov 8) in black on reverse. Minor aging along file fold well away from the adhesives, a most uncommon usage. Cert. Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, 25-30 Oct 1993, lot 3700. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5236
Symbol:
1865/72: Folded cover to Guaranda endorsed '13 oz.' and '6½' (reales), franked by single 1865 ½ r. and 1 r. yellow in a vertical pair and horizontal strip of four in differing shades, all with four margins, cancelled by AMBATO datestamps (May 26) in black. One or two minor age spots not affecting the adhesives, an attractive franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5237
Symbol:
1865/72: 1 r. yellow on white wove slightly porous paper, a used block of six (2 x 3), positions 10-11 / 19-20 / 28-39, tiny scissor cut in between stamps in margin at base, lightly cancelled by three strikes of AMBATO cds (Oct 20) in black. An attractive multiple Gi 2d. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5238
Symbol:
1865/72: 1 r. yellow, a used horizontal pair in a bright shade with large margins all round, used on 1870 entire letter to Lima tied by "Guayaquil / Franca" datestamp in blue (Jan 5). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Jan 8) in black. A fresh and fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5239
Symbol:
1865/72: 1 r. yellow, a used horizontal pair in a bright shade with three large margins and imperceptibly touched at top right, used on 1868 entire letter to Lima tied by Guayaquil dotted FRANCA lozenge in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Dec 17) in black. A fresh and fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5240
Symbol:
1865/72: 1 r. green, a used horizontal strip of six, with clear to large margins all round, scissor cut in margin between fifth and sixth stamps, on folded cover front and part back, cancelled by RIO BAMBA datestamps in black (Aug 15). A fine and attractive strip of excellent colour. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5241
Symbol:
1865 (July): 4 r. red, an unused horizontal pair, grazed to good margins all round, variety "Printed Both Sides" - the reverse in the deep 'Venetian' red shade, fresh and fine, unused without gum. Rare Gi 4c = £ 750/Scott = $ 1'100+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5242
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1881: The Postal History collection of the issue (8 items) with 1 c. brown pair on 10 c. stationery envelope to Hamburg, 2 c. lake and 5 c. blue on 5 c. stat. env. to Madrid, 5 c. blue on 5 c. stat. env. to Berlin, 10 c. orange (3) and 1887 2 c. on 1887 registered cover to Italy, 10 c. orange with 1887 2 c. (2) on 10 c. stat. env. to Paris, 1888 5 c. stat. env. with 5 c. and 10 c. registered to Munich, single 10 c. Official used on cover to Valparaiso and a scarce usage of 20 c. grey-violet with 1887 5 c. blue (3) on 5 c. stat. env. registered to New York, a fine selection. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5243
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1887: The Postal History selection of the issue (7 items) with 1889 cover bearing 1 c. green (12 examples), 1 c. green single franking on Printed Matter cover, 1 c. pair with 5 c. blue pair on cover to New York, 2 c. vermilion and 5 c. blue on 5 c. blue postal stationery envelope to France and another to New York; 2 c. vermilion on 10 c. orange stat. env. to Guatemala and 1 c. green (2) with 1881 5 c. blue (2) used with Fiscal 10 c. to USA. Generally fine, a scarce group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5244
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1894: Rocafuerte issue covers (7) with 1 c. blue single franking on Printed Matter wrapper to Germany, 1 c. (5) used on cover to Guayaquil, 5 c. green stationery envelope up-rated with 5 c. and 10 c. vermilion (2) regsitered to Paris, 5 c. green stationery envelope up-rated with 5 c. green registered to Netherlands, 10 c. red stationery envelope to Germany u-rated with 1 c., 2 c. (2) and 5 c.; 2 c. brown wrapper up-rated with 1 c. and 2 c. (2) to USA and a multi-franked cover with 2 c. and Postal Fiscals to Paris. A generally fine group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5245
Symbol:
1895: Rocafuerte issue, Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. Die Proof for 5 c. value, engraved in bright red on thin India paper. Scarce and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5246
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1897/1898: Overprinted Issues (small and large overprints), The Postal History selection of covers of the issues (9), with 1 c. on 3 c. card to USA, 2 c. brown on 1897 cover to France, 5 c. green on optd. 5 c. green postal stat. env. (H&G B16a) to Germany, 10 c. on single franking to London; Liberal Issue with 1 c. rose on cover to USA at unsealed rate, 1 c. rose on 2 c. card to Bombay, India and another usage to Argentina; 10 c. yellow on cover to USA, Fiscal 10 c. orange used to Germany etc. Scarce issues on cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5248
Symbol:
Galapagos Islands 1940: Stampless Soldier's letter to USA struck with U.S.S. MC CORMICK / ON EQUATOR duplex (May 22) in black, countersign handstamp by Commanding Officer (Destroyer Division 62) at upper right with circular CANONERO ABDON CALDERON / Armada Nacional / REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR cachets in blue on front and framed "Post Office / Galapagos" in black on reverse. Minor nick in envelope at base but a fine and rare cover with complete contents: "The Post Office is a barrel on a post, labelled Seamen's Post. The next ship through is supposed to pick this up and forward". (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5249
Symbol:
Galapagos Islands 1940: Stampless Soldier's letter to USA struck with "U.S.S. OVERTON / GALAPAGOS ISLANDS" duplex (June 21) in black, countersigned by Commanding Officer at upper right with circular CANONERO ABDON CALDERON / Armada Nacional / REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR cachets in violet on front and back and framed "Post Office / Galapagos" in black on reverse. Minor nick in envelope at base but a fine and rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5250
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1894/97: The Postal Stationery card selection of eight cards (three up-rated) to extraordinary destinations (H&G 12,13, 14, 15), with 1894 2 c. brown card with 1894 1 c. blue adhesive to Constantinople with arrival, 2 c. brown card with 1895 1 c. blue to Finland with Abo arrival, 3 c. blue card to Cape Town via London, 3 c. blue card to New Zealand via USA with Christchurch arrival, 1896 2c. red on rose card uprated with 1 c. to Trinidad with arrival, 3 c. green card to Warsaw with arrival cds and Stamp Dealer's advert on reverse, 1897 3 c. green card to Transvaal with Pretoria and Standerton arrivals, and 3 c. green card to Medellin, Colombia with "Transit / Guayaquil" boxed handstamp. A lovely group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7424
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865/72: ½ r. blue on blued paper, a fine large margined example used on 1870 mourning cover to Paris tied by "QUITO / FRANCA" cds in black (July 2) paying the internal postage with GUAYAQUIL British P.O. cds (July 9) on reverse. Circular "PANAMA / TRANSIT" cds in black (July 29) and thence via London (Aug 28) where struck with framed "GB / 1F 90 c." accountancy marking in black. Charged with handstruck '12' décimes due marking upon arrival. One of the finest first issue covers from this correspondence (believed just 12 with various single frankings), originally found at the Granada Exhibition in 1992. Cert. Holcombe (1992), Moorhouse (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3189. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,400.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7425
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1865/72: 1 r. yellowish-ochre, a fine large margined example used on 1871 mourning cover to Paris tied by "QUITO / FRANCA" cds in red (April 29) paying the internal postage with GUAYAQUIL British P.O. cds (July 9) on reverse. Three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in black (May 20) and thence via London (June 12) where struck with framed "GB / 1F 90 c." accountancy marking in black. Charged with handstruck '12' décimes due marking upon arrival. One of the finest first issue covers from this correspondence (believed just 12 with various single frankings), originally found at the Granada Exhibition in 1992. Cert. Holcombe (1992), Moorhouse (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3190. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7426
Symbol:
1872: ½ r. blue, a used example on 1877 cover from Quito to Paris, tied by gros chiffres "3154" in black (formerly of Rixheim, Alsace), with reverse showing British P.O. GUAYAQUIL cds of transit (June 17). Thence via Panama to London (July 12) where struck with "T / 1-70" accountancy handstamp in black and charged with handstruck '23' décimes marking in black. An exceptional use of the second issue on an overseas cover and most attractive. Cert. Holcombe (1992), Moorhouse (1992). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
