Costa Rica 1963 Centenary of the First Postage Stamp, Imperforate Souvenir Sheet
Costa Rica · 1963 · 1 Colón
This imperforate souvenir sheet commemorates the 100th anniversary of Costa Rica's first postage stamp. The design features a reproduction of the 1863 1/2 Real stamp depicting the coat of arms, set against a map of Costa Rica. The sheet's selvage includes text celebrating the centenary.
Issued in 1963, this sheet celebrates a century of postal history in Costa Rica, which began with its first adhesive stamps in 1863. This 'stamps on stamps' theme was popular worldwide during this period to honor philatelic milestones.
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