Uruguay 'Diligencia' Sun of May
Uruguay · 1856 · 1 Real
This stamp, known as the 'Diligencia' (Stagecoach), is one of the first postage stamps issued by Uruguay. The design features a radiant 'Sun of May,' a national emblem of Uruguay and Argentina, surrounded by the inscription 'DILIGENCIA' at the top and the denomination 'UN REAL' at the bottom. The simple yet iconic design was printed in blue.
Issued in October 1856 for use on private stagecoach routes, the Diligencia stamps predate Uruguay's official government postal issues. They are considered classic philatelic rarities and represent the dawn of postal services in the country.
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