Paraguay 100th Anniversary of the First Postage Stamp

Paraguay · 1970 · 15c

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first postage stamp issued by Paraguay. The design features a 'stamp-on-stamp' motif, showcasing the 1870 1 Real stamp, which depicted a lion holding a Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty. The background includes a stylized post horn, a classic symbol of postal services.

Issued in 1970, this stamp celebrates a century of Paraguayan philatelic history, which began shortly after the devastating Paraguayan War. The original 1870 issue marked a significant step in the nation's reconstruction and modernization of its postal system.