Yt:EC 510
Stamp: Ecuador, commemorative issue, face value 0.60 sucres. (Issued 02/05/1949)
The stamp bears the inscription “República del Ecuador – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra” and features a portrait of the writer accompanied by a scene referring to the Battle of Lepanto, a frequent motif in Cervantine iconography.
Postmark:
Circular date stamp (CDS) from Ecuador - Manta (San Pablo de Manta) – , dated 03/07/1957.
Postcard: Illustrated postcard with a classic portrait of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, shown in 16th‑century attire with a ruffled collar and period clothing.
Concordance
Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. Both the stamp and the postcard portray Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, using coherent iconography: stylized portrait, historical context, and literary references.
The printed biographical text further reinforces thematic alignment.
Geographic: Acceptable geographic concordance. Although Cervantes is directly associated with Spain, the stamp was issued by Ecuador, and the postcard bears an Ecuadorian cancellation (Guayaquil).
The match between the country of issue and the country of cancellation fully satisfies maximaphilic geographic criteria, even without a direct historical link between Cervantes and Ecuador.
Temporal:
Good temporal concordance. The JUL 1957 cancellation falls within the valid postal period of the Ecuadorian issue from the 1950s, ensuring contemporary usage as required by maximaphilic rules.
