Lot
96 
Ecuador, 1873 Guayaquil to Paris, France, folded letter sheet franked with France 1868-73, 80c rose + 5c yellow green, horizontal pair + 40c orange (36, 53, 59) all tied by blue anchor dotted lozenge handstamps, matching "Guayaquil, Paq. Fr. F No. 2, Avril 24, 73" octagon date stamp, receiving backstamp; cover with light wear and soiling with tears at top, F.-V.F., cover carried by the vessel Ville de Brest, ex-Schatzkes; signed Calves.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE FRENCH THREE COLOR FRANKING FROM GUAYAQUIL - ONE OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHT USAGE KNOWN FROM THIS FRENCH SERVICE.
Realized: $5,000