Lot
1284 
Ecuador, 1865, 1r yellow, embossed arms, showing strong embossing in lower portion of stamp, margins large to just touching at bottom left, tied by blue "Guayaquil, Franca, 3 Ago" cds on fresh 1870 folded letter to Riobamba, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 4e; $500 off cover Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A BEAUTIFUL ON COVER USAGE OF THE 1R YELLOW EMBOSSED ARMS VARIETY.