Ecuador 1957 Airmail - Map of Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

Ecuador · 1957 · 1.30 S/.

This airmail stamp features a map of Ecuador, prominently highlighting the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The design emphasizes the nation's territory, including this unique archipelago. The denomination is 1.30 Sucres, and it was intended for airmail correspondence.

Issued in the mid-20th century, this stamp reflects Ecuador's national pride and its claim over the strategically and scientifically important Galapagos Islands. Airmail was a critical and modern form of communication during this period.