Ecuador Coat of Arms, First Issue

Ecuador · 1865 · Un Real

This stamp is the first postage stamp issued by Ecuador. The design features the national Coat of Arms, which includes Mount Chimborazo, a steamship, a condor, and the sun surrounded by zodiac signs. The denomination 'UN REAL' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1865, this stamp marks Ecuador's entry into the global postal system, replacing handstamps and pre-paid envelopes. The design reflects the nation's pride and sovereignty during a period of political consolidation.