Paraguay year 1976 Airmail – Anniversary of American Post stamps set MNH
The Paraguay 1976 Airmail issue commemorating the Anniversary of American Post is a multi-stamp set that was part of a broader philatelic focus that year, often tied to the U.S. Bicentennial and postal themes.
Here are the key details about this stamp set:
Stamp Set Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Year of Issue | 1976 |
| Theme | Anniversary of American Post (often called the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Post Office or 200th Anniv. American Revolution) |
| Type | Airmail (denoted by a ‘C’ prefix in the Scott Catalogue) |
| Composition | The set typically consists of a number of different airmail values (often 6 or 8 individual stamps), and may include a souvenir sheet or miniature sheet. |
| Catalogue Numbers (Approximate) | In the Scott Catalogue, the individual stamps for the U.S. Bicentennial/Post Office theme from 1976 are generally found in the range of Scott Nos. C422-C429 for the airmail issues, with a souvenir sheet usually listed separately (e.g., C422a). Note: Catalog numbers can vary slightly depending on the exact set being referenced. |
Designs and Significance
The stamps in this issue are characterized by their ties to American postal and historical milestones, particularly celebrating the United States’ bicentennial and the establishment of its postal service.
- Designs: The designs typically feature:
- Historical figures associated with the American Revolution or the early postal service (though not all stamps in the series focus on this).
- Airmail themes: The stamps, being airmail issues, often incorporate aircraft or aerial views alongside the historical/commemorative imagery.
The issue is a notable example of a country issuing stamps to commemorate the anniversary of a major institution in a different nation (the U.S. Post Office), which was a common practice during the U.S. Bicentennial celebrations of 1976.
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