1865 1r salmon, Quadrille Paper, imperforate pane of 36 (9x4), n.h., scissor cut between stamps at top, minor natural creases, fine and impressive multiple, scarce (Cat No. 1) (Image)

Est.US$800

1866 4r brown red, margins clear to just shaving design at bottom left, used in combination with 1865, 1r yellow buff, tied by "3154" numerals of Quito on large part of a Judicial document, fine and scarce (Cat No. 4,6) (Image)

Est.US$1,200

1869 (17 Sep) Judicial wrapper front sent from Guaranda to Ambato, endorsed "2 libs 14 oz", paying 23 reales (parcel rate up to 46 ounces), with strip of 5x4r brownish red (positions 96-100) and strip of 3x1r yellow buff, usual margins to just in at bottom, canceled by dotted lozenges, supported by Guaranda departure pmk alongside, small faults and repairs to the cover front, otherwise fine and extraordinary franking, ex-Bustamante and Longhi collections, with 2009 Brian Moorhouse certificate (Image)

Est.US$3,500

1870 (Nov) double weight cover, carried at parcel rate from Chimbo to Riobamba, franked with 1r yellow buff, tied by "Chim-bo" in manuscript. The Post office of Chimbo was opened late in 1869 and this is one of only three covers known with the manuscript "Chimbo" cancelation, ex-Saa (Image)

Est.US$500