Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 3

1866: 4 reales red, a single example and a horizontal strip of three, positions 35-37, used on cloth cover with remains of 1 real green franking on reverse, all four stamps neatly cancelled by "Quito / Franca" datestamps (15 August 1866) in black. The single stamp has been lifted for checking and hinged back into original position. An exceptional and attractive multiple and a very scarce and early usage.