Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1830/65: Group of pre-philatelic mail featuring a range of different markings, including 'RIOBAMBA DEBE,' noted as the earliest use of this postmark on a part letter. Other markings include 'ALAVASI FRANCA,' 'BOLIVAR DEBE,' 'BOLIVAR FRANCA' in blue, 'FRANCA,' 'GUAYAQUIL FRANCA,' 'GUAYAQUIL DEBE,' 'IBARRA FRANCA,' 'IBARRA' in blue, 'LATACUNGA FRANCA' also in black, 'OTAVALO FRANCA,' 'RIOBAMBA FRANCA,' 'QUITO DEBE,' 'QUITO DEBE' in blue, and 'QUITO FRANCA.' Unless otherwise stated, all markings are in red colour. Mostly fine strikes on part letters.