Uruguay 1921 Airmail Overprints Set of 3
Uruguay · 1921 · 25 Centesimos
This set of three stamps features an allegorical female figure, likely Liberty or Justice, holding a shield, with the original denomination of '25 CENTESIMOS'. Each stamp is overprinted with a stylized airplane and the text 'CORREO AEREO' (Airmail) in different colors: blue, red, and green.
These stamps represent Uruguay's early adoption of airmail services, utilizing existing definitive stamps from 1919-1920 by overprinting them for the new postal purpose. They are significant as some of the first airmail issues from the country, marking a new era in postal communication.
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