Paraguay 1970 Stamp-on-Stamp: Centennial of the National Epic
Paraguay · 1970 · 0.10 Guaraní
This stamp features a stamp-on-stamp design, showcasing two earlier Paraguayan stamps from the 1870s, one depicting a lion holding a staff and the other with an overprint. It commemorates the centennial of the National Epic, referring to the devastating War of the Triple Alliance.
The War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870) was a pivotal and catastrophic conflict for Paraguay, resulting in immense loss of life and territory. This stamp marks 100 years since the end of this defining period in Paraguayan history.
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