Uruguay 1909 Independence Centenary Montevideo Harbour Stamps

Uruguay · 1909 · 2 Centesimos and 5 Centesimos

This set features two stamps depicting the bustling Montevideo harbour with various ships, including a warship, and the city skyline in the background. The design is framed by classical columns and prominently includes the inscription '25 DE AGOSTO DE 1825'.

Issued in 1909, these stamps commemorate the 84th anniversary of Uruguay's Declaration of Independence on August 25, 1825. They highlight Montevideo's importance as a port city, symbolizing national pride and economic activity during that era.