Paraguay Coat of Arms and Lion of Castile

Paraguay · 1870 · 1 Real

This is the first postage stamp issued by Paraguay. The design features the national coat of arms, a star surrounded by palm and olive branches, alongside the Lion of Castile, a symbol of Spanish heritage. The stamp is imperforate and was printed in black on bluish paper.

Issued in 1870, this stamp marks Paraguay's entry into the global postal system, a significant step in establishing national sovereignty and infrastructure following the devastating War of the Triple Alliance.