Ecuador First Issue, Imperforate

Ecuador · 1865 · 1 Real

This stamp is part of Ecuador's first definitive series, issued in 1865. It features the national Coat of Arms, a design that includes the condor, sun, zodiac signs, and the steamship Guayas, symbolizing the nation's strength and commerce. The stamp is imperforate, meaning it was printed in sheets without perforations and had to be cut apart by hand.

Issued during the presidency of Gabriel García Moreno, these first stamps marked Ecuador's entry into the global postal system, standardizing mail delivery within the country and abroad.