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Uruguay 1977 Airmail - 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Post Office
common1945-1980

Uruguay 1977 Airmail - 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Post Office

Uruguay · 1977 · N$ 1.00

This airmail stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Uruguayan Post Office. The design features a stylized depiction of a mail carrier or post horn, symbolizing the long history of postal services in the country. It was issued to honor the sesquicentennial of this important national institution.

Issued in 1977, this stamp celebrates the establishment of Uruguay's postal system in 1827, a key step in the nation's development and communication infrastructure following its move towards independence.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

sg1537
scottC461
michel1383

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.