Bolivia, 1867 Condor Issue

Bolivia · 1867 · 5 Centavos

This is Bolivia's first postage stamp, featuring a prominent Andean condor with its wings spread, perched above the national coat of arms. The design is framed by eleven stars, representing the nine departments of Bolivia at the time, plus two coastal territories later lost to Chile. The denomination 'CINCO CENTAVOS' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1867, this stamp marked Bolivia's entry into the global postal system. The choice of the condor, a powerful national symbol, reflects the country's pride and sovereignty during a period of significant political and territorial change in South America.