Paraguay stamps year 1980 Airmail – First Manned Moon Landing set MNH
The Paraguay Airmail stamps issued in 1980 to commemorate the First Manned Moon Landing (Apollo 11 in 1969) are part of a philatelic tradition of issuing space-themed stamps to mark significant anniversaries.
This particular issue from Paraguay typically comprises a set of Airmail stamps (C-series), often released in souvenir sheet or miniature sheet format.
Key Details of the 1980 Moon Landing Issue
| Feature | Details |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Year of Issue | 1980 |
| Event Commemorated | 11th Anniversary of the First Manned Moon Landing (Apollo 11, July 1969). |
| Format | Issued as a set of stamps, most notably within attractive Souvenir Sheets (Blocks). |
| Imagery | The designs for the stamps and their accompanying souvenir sheet margins typically feature iconic images related to the Apollo 11 mission: |
| – Astronauts (Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins). | |
| – The Lunar Module (“Eagle”). | |
| – The Lunar Surface and the American Flag. | |
| – Earth seen from space. | |
| Catalogue Information | While a specific Scott number for the 1980 issue focusing solely on the Moon Landing is difficult to pinpoint without the full catalogue, Paraguay’s space stamps from the late 1970s and early 1980s are found in the Airmail listings (C-series). This issue is often listed in auction and dealer catalogs as a 1980 commemorative souvenir sheet on the Moon Landing theme. |
Note on Collecting:
Paraguay, like many countries, issued numerous space-themed sets and often produced them in both perforated and imperforate (unperforated) variations, as well as souvenir sheets, making the complete philatelic collection of this issue more complex. The souvenir sheets are generally the most sought-after format for topical collectors.
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