Rare 1985 US airmail cover misdirected to Ecuador en route to Finland postal history gem.

White envelope 6.25x3.5 inches with Chicago Heights IL Mar 1 1985 postmark 2x 2c Igor Stravinsky stamps 40c Thomas Paine stamp red airmail handstamp purple Ecuador misdirection marking handwritten address to Turku Finland.

What You're Getting:

• Original 1985 airmail cover
• US stamps and multiple postal markings

Historical Context / Interesting Facts:

Illustrates international mail routing errors during Cold War era airmail service between US and Europe via South America.

Pricing:

Comparable 1980s misrouted airmail covers sell $8-15 on eBay and Delcampe based on recent sold listings.

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