Panama 1930 Airmail Issue, General José de Fábrega

Panama · 1930 · 25c

This airmail stamp features a portrait of General José de Fábrega, a key military and political figure in Panama's history. He is honored as the 'Liberator of the Isthmus' for his role in securing Panama's independence from Spain in 1821. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, typical of the era's formal portrait stamps.

Issued in 1930, this stamp reflects a period of growing national identity and infrastructure development in Panama, including the expansion of its airmail services which were crucial for connecting the nation and the world.