Ecuador 1895 Registered Cover from Guayaquil to Moscow

Ecuador · 1895 · 5c

This is a registered postal cover sent from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Moscow, Russia in 1895. The cover is franked with multiple stamps, including a 5c green issue, and features various postal markings indicating its journey via New York City. It includes an 'AR' (Avis de Réception or Advice of Receipt) marking, common for registered mail of the period.

In 1895, international mail was governed by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), standardizing rates and procedures. This cover represents a complex long-distance postal route from South America to Europe via the United States, showcasing the global postal network of the late 19th century.