Bolivia year 1989 Block Manned Moon Landing stamps MNH
Bolivia issued a specific Souvenir Sheet (often referred to as a “Block” in philately) in 1989 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Manned Moon Landing (Apollo 11).
This issue is highly sought after by collectors specializing in the “Space” theme.
🚀 Stamp Block Details
- Year of Issue: 1989 (Typically issued in July, aligning with the Apollo 11 anniversary).
- Event Commemorated: 20th Anniversary of the First Manned Moon Landing (Apollo 11).
- Format: The issue is a Souvenir Sheet (Block) which contains a single, larger stamp design within a decorative margin.
- Design: The design usually features an image related to the Apollo 11 mission, such as:
- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module (Eagle) on the Moon’s surface.
- An image of the astronauts planting the US flag.
- The Apollo 11 mission patch.
- Catalogue Reference: This souvenir sheet is widely catalogued. For instance, in the Michel Catalogue, it is often listed as Block 183.
Many countries, including Bolivia, produced commemorative stamps and sheets for the 20th anniversary of this historic event, making it a very rich area for topical collectors.
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