Stamp Collecting | Ecuador 2006 Pirates set celebrates Galapagos Islands as pirate hangout

"Sept. 19, 2025, will mark the 21st annual commemoration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day. It is a few months away yet, but it’s not too early to start getting your pirate on. ... On Dec. 27, 2006, Ecuador issued a strip of five 30¢ Pirates stamps, a horizontal pair of 40¢ Pirates stamps, and a $1 Pirate stamp (Scott 1875-77, respectively) commemorating the pirates of the Galapagos Islands. The stamps were printed by lithography and are perforated gauge 13 by 13¼ or 13¼ by 13. The Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue values the set of three at $20.25 in mint, never-hinged condition. The set is a good buy at around $10 to $12. ..."   
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