Paraguay stamps year 1976 Airmail – Space Moon Letter USA set MNH
Paraguay 1976 Airmail – Space Moon Letter USA, is a popular thematic issue, often referred to by the German name “Mondbrief” or the Spanish equivalent “Carta Lunar” (Moon Letter).
This issue is part of Paraguay’s extensive space-themed philately and directly ties into the U.S. Bicentennial (1776-1976), which was a major theme for many stamp issues in 1976.
Here are the key details about this specific commemorative stamp block:
Stamp Block Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Year of Issue | 1976 |
| Theme | U.S. Bicentennial/Space/Moon Letter (Commemorating a combination of the U.S. Bicentennial and a tribute to the Moon missions). |
| Format | Most commonly known as a Souvenir Sheet or Block (a small sheet containing one or more stamps). |
| Catalogue Number | The souvenir sheet is generally identified as: |
| – Michel: Block 279 (Bl. 279) | |
| – Scott: The corresponding Scott Airmail Souvenir Sheet would be a number in the C430-C440 range (often a sheet with multiple airmail stamps). | |
| Content/Design | The block typically features: |
| – A stamp or label depicting the Moon and a lunar landscape. | |
| – Imagery related to the U.S. Space Program (e.g., Apollo), sometimes featuring astronauts, the Earth, or a space vehicle. | |
| – Text referring to the “Moon Letter” or “Mondbrief,” linking the postal theme to the space exploration. | |
| Airmail Status | The stamp(s) within the block would have an airmail value (often in Guaraníes, the Paraguayan currency). |
Significance
The term “Moon Letter” often refers to the idea of mail originating from or destined for the Moon. For stamp collectors, this issue is part of the Astro-philately topical field and is collected for its connection to both postal history themes and space exploration, particularly the U.S. achievements.
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