Ecuador Coat of Arms
Ecuador · 1865 · 1 Real
This is the first postage stamp issued by Ecuador, featuring the national coat of arms. The design includes a condor perched atop a shield which displays Mount Chimborazo, the Guayas River, and a steamboat, symbolizing the nation's geography and commerce.
Issued in 1865, this stamp marks Ecuador's entry into the global postal system, a significant step in modernizing the nation's communication infrastructure during the 19th century.
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