Lot 72065 – 4r Rose, the elusive 1868 3rd printing, used horiz

Stamp of Ecuador » 1865-72 First Issue 4r Rose, the elusive 1868 3rd printing, used horiz

Lot 72065 – 4r Rose, the elusive 1868 3rd printing, used horiz

Ecuador » 1865-72 First Issue
Price realised
1’000 EUR
Estimate
1’100 EUR
Auction date
sam. 28 sept. 2013 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
4r Rose, the elusive 1868 3rd printing, used horiz. BLOCK OF 9, one of two recorded and the largest known multiple, rhomboid of dots and partial Guaranda cds, extensively repaired and backed for protection, horizontal scissor cut between two vertical pairs, three stamps have “Arms in circle,” (pos. 49-50, 63), very fine appearing and important showpiece, cert. Moorhouse
Catalogue ref: 6 var.

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