Paraguay First Issue, Lion of Castile
Paraguay · 1870 · 1 Real
This is the first postage stamp issued by Paraguay, featuring the Lion of Castile. The design shows a seated lion holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty, all enclosed within a circular frame. This inaugural issue marked Paraguay's entry into the international postal system.
Issued in 1870, this stamp appeared shortly after the devastating Paraguayan War (War of the Triple Alliance), symbolizing a period of national reconstruction and re-engagement with the world.
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