Sale 128: The Robert D'Elia Collection of Ecuador

Lot 66    

Ecuador, Guano De Oficio., oval postmark on two judicial wrappers; one in red on wrapper to Quito docketed "Feb de 18, 1853", other in dark blue on wrapper to Quito docketed "12 de Enero de 1861", Very Fine, both are rare with only two known examples of this mark in blue.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 67    

Ecuador, (Guayaquil) Guaiaquil, Deve, red two-line handstamp on folded letter datelined "Junio 5 de 1832" and addressed to Quito, with matching oval "Sencilla" handstamp alongside, Very Fine and choice, a rare example of this Sencilla (single) marking with no more than ten examples reported.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $750

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Lot 68    

Ecuador, Jipijapa, Franca, bold sharp blue two-line postmark on fresh folded letter datelined "deciembre 21 de 1862" and addressed to Quito, manuscript "½" weight notation, Extremely Fine and choice, this single letter was rated 3 reales under the tariff in effect until January 1, 1863.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE "JIPIJAPA, FRANCA" POSTMARK - ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES RECORDED.

Realized: $3,750

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Lot 69    

Ecuador, (Republica) Latacunga, Franca, red two-line postmark on judicial wrapper to Quito, with manuscript bordering and "Certific de Oficio a, sale 29 ed Diz de 48", with additional "Criminal" endorsement at top, Very Fine, like all smaller towns, Latacunga was not provided a handstamp from registered mail.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $375

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Lot 70    

Ecuador, Montecristi, bold red condensed straight line postmark on ca. 1841 folded letter sheet to President Flores in Quito, with matching "Franca" handstamp below, manuscript "De Oficio" official endorsement at top, Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of this very rare postmark, with not more than ten believed to exist.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 71    

Ecuador, Montecristi, blue straight line postmark on folded letter datelined "Enero 2 de 1861" and addressed to Guayaquil, with matching "Franca" handstamp below, Very Fine, very rare with not more than ten believed to exist.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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Lot 72    

Ecuador, (Otavalo) Otav^o., red straight line postmark on ca. 1838 wrapper to Quito, with manuscript "De oficio" endorsement below, Very Fine, this colonial mark was in use between 1805 and 1860.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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Lot 73    

Ecuador, Pelileo, Franca, blue oval wreath postmark on ca. 1864 oversized wrapper to Quito, manuscript "2 libras 4½ onzas" weight notation and "2p2½r" rating, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 74    

Ecuador, Pelileo De Oficio, oval wreath postmark on two wrappers; one in red on official wrapper to Latacunga with "13 de Agosto de 1865" docketing on reverse, other in black on 1882 official wrapper to Quito, Very Fine, believed to be the earliest and latest reported examples of this marking.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 75    

Ecuador, Pelileo M.C., circular handstamp on wrapper to Ambato, with "½oz" weight notation and "13 de Abril de 1867" docketing on reverse, Very Fine, the "M.C." is believed to stand for "Ministerio de Correos".
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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