Lot 70023 – 1872 Envelope from Quito to Riobamba with 1865-72 1/2r deep blue, lost with manuscript note on reverse

AN EXTRAORDINARY POSTAL HISTORY USAGE

1865-72, 1/2r deep blue, clear to good margins, on 1872 envelope from Quito to Riobamba tied by red « 3154 » lozenge with despatch cds adjacent, reverse with ms « This is the letter we thought was missing and which was found on the seat of the carriage of Sr. Garcia » (translation), minor cover faults, a most unusual cover and first issue showpiece, cert. Moorhouse (2009)

Provenance: Fiorenzo Longhi