Costa Rica 1887 President Soto Alfaro Definitive Issue

Costa Rica · 1887 · 5 and 10 Centavos

This two-stamp set from Costa Rica features a portrait of President Bernardo Soto Alfaro within an oval frame, flanked by the denomination '5' or '10' and 'CENTAVOS' at the bottom. The design also includes 'UNION POSTAL UNIVERSAL' and 'COSTA RICA' along the oval border.

Issued in 1887, these stamps represent an early definitive series for Costa Rica, honoring President Bernardo Soto Alfaro who served multiple terms and was instrumental in modernizing the country's infrastructure and education system during the late 19th century.