Uruguay 1856 'Diligencia' Stagecoach Issue

Uruguay · 1856 · 60 Centesimos

This stamp, known as the 'Diligencia' (Stagecoach), was the first postage stamp issued by Uruguay. The design features a radiant sun, a national symbol, above the word 'DILIGENCIA' and the denomination. These imperforate stamps were crudely printed and used for mail carried by stagecoach services.

Issued in October 1856, this stamp marks Uruguay's entry into the postal world, facilitating pre-paid mail delivery between major towns like Montevideo and the interior.