Venezuela 1880 Simón Bolívar 5c Blue
Venezuela · 1880 · 5c
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Simón Bolívar, the revered military and political leader known as 'El Libertador'. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with the denomination '5' in the upper corners and 'CENTAVOS' below the portrait. The country name 'VENEZUELA' is inscribed at the top.
Issued in 1880, this stamp is part of the 'Escuelas' (Schools) series, where proceeds from their sale were intended to fund public education. It reflects a period of national consolidation and reverence for foundational figures like Bolívar.
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