Ecuador 1865-66 Coat of Arms, ½ real blue
Ecuador · 1865 · ½ real
This is the first postage stamp issued by Ecuador, featuring the national Coat of Arms at its center. The design is framed by an oval band inscribed 'ECUADOR CORREOS' at the top and the denomination 'MEDIO REAL' at the bottom. The stamp was printed in blue by lithography in Quito.
Issued in 1865, this stamp marks Ecuador's entry into the global postal system, replacing the previous system of handstamps and British consular mail services. It represents a key step in the nation's modernization and assertion of sovereignty.
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Lithography
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