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Paraguay 1870 First Issue "Lion" Stamp Centenary

Name: Paraguay 1870 First Issue "Lion" Stamp Centenary
Brand: Paraguay
Availability: InStock

Paraguay · 1970 · 0.10 G/.

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the Paraguayan War, also known as the War of the Triple Alliance. The design features a stamp-on-stamp motif, showcasing Paraguay's first postage stamp from 1870, which depicts the Lion of Castile from the national coat of arms. The stamp on the right is overprinted with a large '5', likely representing a denomination or a specific commemorative aspect.

Issued in 1970, this stamp marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the devastating Paraguayan War (1864-1870), referred to in Paraguay as the "Epopeya Nacional" (National Epic). The war had a profound and lasting impact on the nation.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

stamp-on-stamp anniversary heraldry animals lions

Catalog Numbers

sg1415

scott729

michel1273

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.