19th CENTURY PRE-STAMP MARKINGS; Range with c1840 official E to Quito with superb "ALVASI/FRANCA" h.s. on front, c1840 front to Ibarra with v.fine "QUITO/DEBE" h.s. on front, c1850 E to Quito with "BOLIVAR/FRANCA" h.s. on front, 1859 reduced E to Quito with oval "GUARANDA/DE/OFICIO" h.s. on front, 1863 E to Quito with "AMBATO/FRANCA" h.s. on front and a few similar examples. (10 covers) Cross Reference: OFFICIAL MAIL (Image)