Paraguay 1970 Stamp on Stamp, National Epic Centennial

Paraguay · 1970 · 10 G

This stamp commemorates the centennial of the 'National Epic,' which refers to the end of the Paraguayan War. The design features a 'stamp-on-stamp' motif, showcasing Paraguay's first postage stamp from 1870, which depicted a lion and a Phrygian cap, symbols of liberty. The overprint marks the 100th anniversary of this significant historical period.

Issued in 1970, this stamp marks 100 years since the end of the devastating Paraguayan War (1864-1870), a conflict that reshaped the nation's demographics and territory.