Ecuador Our Lady of Guápulo Vintage Art Stamp Collection – Rare Latin American Stamps Pack
These beautiful Our Lady of Guápulo vintage stamps from Ecuador encapsulate Baroque-style Latin American art on collectible postage. The set includes 100 unused USPS Forever stamps showcasing the ornate 17th century painting of Mary and Jesus.
As part of the 2020 USPS® vintage stamps series honoring classic art from Latin America, this rare stamp pack features one of Ecuador’s most culturally iconic paintings. Collectors of vintage stamps, especially those depicting religious imagery, will treasure this set for their portfolio.
The rich, vibrant colors bring the ornate Baroque styling of the original Our Lady of Guápulo painting to life. As a vintage stamp design, this makes a sophisticated adornment to any greeting card, invitation, or mailing.
Ideal for the holiday season, these Christmas-themed vintage art stamps from Ecuador lend a touch of spiritual elegance to your envelopes. The calculated 0.84 x 1.42 inch size and self-adhesive format make these easy to use on letters, postcards, and light packages.
As valid Forever first-class vintage stamps, this exclusive pack will always retain value for future postage needs. Add these rare collectible Ecuador stamps to your vintage philately collection today!
Stamp Details:
These first-class Forever stamps were released by the United States Postal Service in 2020. The Scott Catalog number is 5524. Printed in panes of 20, each stamp has a size of 0.84 x 1.42 inches in the horizontal format. The rich colors replicate the original 17th century painting.
Condition:
This listing includes 100 brand new, mint condition unused stamps with original gum that have never been hinged. They are in perfect unblemished condition.
Artwork:
The stamp design features a striking image of Our Lady of Guápulo, a venerated painting from 1620 of the Virgin Mary cradling baby Jesus. This Baroque-style portrait encapsulates regional Latin American art. It is housed at the Church of Guápulo in Ecuador.
Origin:
Our Lady of Guápulo was chosen to represent Ecuador for the USPS 2020 Latin American culture stamps series. As beautiful Christmas Forever stamps, they will always retain validity for sending 1 oz mail pieces despite future rate increases.
Significance:
These unique stamps highlight vintage religious iconography from Ecuador. Our Lady of Guápulo remains an important part of cultural heritage in the region. The collectable stamps are perfect for Christmas cards, holiday greetings, or adding ornate flair to any mail.