Ecuador 10c Vermilion on Registered Cover to Germany

Ecuador · 1895 · 10 Centavos

This is a postal history cover from Ecuador to Germany, sent via registered mail in 1895. The cover features an 1894 10 Centavos vermilion stamp depicting President Antonio Flores Jijón, used to up-rate an embossed stationery envelope for international registered service. The cover includes various postal markings, including a registration label and transit cancels.

This cover represents the era of expanding international mail services under the Universal Postal Union (UPU), showcasing the specific rates and procedures for registered mail between South America and Europe in the late 19th century.