Bolivia 1867 Condor 5 Centavos Violet

Bolivia · 1867 · 5 Centavos

This is Bolivia's first postage stamp, featuring a prominent Andean condor with its wings spread, perched above a globe. The design is framed by nine stars representing the nine departments of Bolivia at the time. The denomination 'CINCO CENTAVOS' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1867, this stamp marked Bolivia's entry into the global postal system. The condor, a national symbol, was chosen to represent the country's strength and freedom.