Paraguay Stamps

An Insider’s Look at Paraguay Stamps

Though the Republic of Paraguay gained its independence from Spain in 1811, it wasn’t until 1870 that Paraguay began issuing its own stamps. Paraguay was one of the first countries to produce sets of stamps primarily for collectors. You’ll find many affordably priced Paraguay stamps for sale on eBay.

Paraguay stamp subjects

eBay Paraguay stamps celebrate a range of subjects:

• Art: Over the years, Paraguay has issued stamps that feature artists and masterpieces from all over the world. In 1967, for example, the country produced an eye-catching block of stamps featuring paintings of Madonnas by Vasco Fernandes, Barocci, El Greco, and Caravaggio.
• People: Unsurprisingly, Paraguayan politicians like Luis Maria Argaña and Alfredo Stroessner are prominently featured on eB Paraguay stamps. Politicians from other countries, including John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, are frequently commemorated, too.
• Transportation: eBay Py stamps celebrate the histories of aviation, trains and railroads, and ships and boats.
• Architecture: National landmarks such as the Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción as well as architectural wonders from other countries appear on Paraguayan stamps. The American Statue of Liberty, for example, is very popular.
• Plants: Paraguayan postage frequently bears illustrations of native plants such as the Cattleya orchid, the Bird of Paradise, and the Anthurium.
• Animals: The stamps of Paraguay often display pictures of birds from all parts of the world.
• Sports: Paraguay has issued sets of stamps commemorating the 1966 and 1988 Olympics. There are also many eBay Paraguai stamps celebrating soccer.

Special lots of Paraguay stamps

”Special lot” is a term in stamp collecting that refers to stamps that fall outside the traditional definitions of commemorative or utilitarian stamps. Commemorative stamps that honor international heroes may fall into this category. So may stamps that honor international events or holidays like Christmas and Easter. Paraguay is well-known in the philatelic world for issuing many stamps in special lots.

Does overprinting affect Paraguay stamps value?

Overprinting can raise the value of Paraguay stamps. The term refers to the practice of adding additional texts or graphics to a stamp that’s already been printed. Overprints are frequently used as a low-cost alternative to designing and printing a special commemorative stamp. Overprints are also occasionally used to designate an official function for a particular stamp. For example, a Paraguayan stamp with a “Correos” overprint is intended to be used for airmail.