Ecuador, 1865, ½r Blue. Clear to ample margins, tied by red "3154" dotted lozenge handstamp on cover front to Rome, Italy, with matching "Quito, Franca, 2 Ago, 73" origin cds at top center, likely carried to Guayaquil and placed in the British P.O. then on a P.S.N.Co. steamer for Panama, with "Panama, Transit, 14 Au 1873" straight line transit date stamp where it crossed the Isthmus and embarked on a British vessel to England, "23" due handstamp applied upon arrival, entered the Italian mails with Italy 2l and 30c Postage Dues applied and canceled by "Roma, 17 Set, 73" cds's; front with repair nicks and Italy 2l due with separation nick at top, F.-V.F. appearance, ex-Longhi, with 2009 Moorhouse certificate.
Scott No. 2; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

ONE OF TWO USAGES TO ITALY BEARING THE FIRST ISSUE AND ONE OF THE TWO EXISTING COMBINATIONS OF CLASSIC ECUADORIAN AND ITALIAN ADHESIVES. Est. $7,500-10,000 (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000

Ecuador, 1865, 1r Yellow. Seven singles and two pairs in shades; includes first period colors of yellow, orange (pair) and chrome yellow orange, second period in bistre, olive yellow and chrome yellow and third period in light yellow buff, dark yellow buff (pair) and orange brown, o.g. except two later singles, full margins, Very Fine, some scarce shades.
Scott No. 3-4; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Ecuador, 1865, 1r Chrome Cinnamon, Rejoined Block of Ten and Single. Block in at bottom and separated between the second and third horizontal row (block of four and six), all cancelled and tied by dotted lozenges and "Latacunga, 24 Mai, 66" cds's on Judicial wrapper to Riobamba, manuscript "22 oz" weight notation at top center, Very Fine, the largest recorded multiple usage featuring the chrome cinnamon shade, ex-Wolmer and Olgieser.
Scott No. 4; Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Est. $2,500-3,500 (Image)

Est. $2,500-3,500

Ecuador, 1865, 1r Yellow. Three blocks in shades; includes right sheet margin block of 8 (positions 26-27 / 35-36 / 44-45 / 53-54) in yellow buff, block of 4 (positions 16-17 / 25-26) in dark chrome yellow and block of 4 (positions 13-14 / 22-23) in chrome yellow, full o.g., all with full margins; block of 8 with tiny internal hole in margin, still Very Fine.
Scott No. 4; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Ecuador, 1865, 1r Deep Yellow Chrome. Lower half sheet of 45 (positions 46-90), prominent constant plate flaws include position 66 (colorless line at bottom right), position 71 (colorless line through "REAL") and positions 83 & 90 (damaged lower right corner), full o.g., full margins to just touching at top right; small ink mark affecting position 51 at top and tear at bottom affecting position 83, otherwise Very Fine, the largest recorded multiple of the 1r in the yellow chrome shade.
Scott No. 4; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Ecuador, 1865, 1r Yellow, Diagonal Bisect. Three on piece; includes dark orange shade tied by "Chimbo, Franca" circular handstamp, another tied by 1867 Montecristi cds and a chrome lemon yellow shade tied by "Quito, Franca" circular handstamps; few flaws, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 4c; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Ecuador, 1865, 1r Chrome Yellow. Horizontal strip of 5 on piece (positions 40-44), red fancy "P.I." cancels of Quito, full margins; pre-use tear affecting first stamp, Very Fine appearance, ex-Olgieser.
Scott No. 4; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

The P.I. stands for "Porte Interno" or internal fee. It is believed that this cancellation was produced in France and was introduced in 1870. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Ecuador, 1865, 1r Yellow Chrome, Horizontal Pair. Tied by blue "Guayaquil, Franca, 20 Jul, 73" cds on folded letter to Lima, Peru, reverse with receiving cds, Very Fine, a very late usage.
Scott No. 4; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000