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2020 Uruguay Lighthouse Stamp

On 27 Feb 2020, Correo Uruguayo issued a single-stamp souvenir sheet commemorating the 180th anniversary of the first photograph in Uruguay. The stamp shows the Montevideo Cathedral Metropolitana. In 1862 a lighthouse was established in the shorter south tower of the cathedral and operated until 1910 when it was de-activated due to the difficulty of detecting it from sea in the background lights of the city. Thanks to Jaap for again finding a lighthouse stamp for us.

Montevideo Cathedral L/H | 27 Feb 2020 Montevideo Cathedral L/H | 27 Feb 2020

 

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2016 Uruguay Souvenir Sheet and Postmark

On 20 Apr 2016 Correo Uruguayo issued a mini sheet with one stamp commemorating the 8th Latin American Congress of the Blind. At the lower right of the stamp the organization’s logo shows a stylized lighthouse. Also shown is the associated postmark for this issue.

Stylized L/H | 20 Apr 2016 Stylized L/H | 20 Apr 2016 Uruguay 4/20/2016 Uruguay 4/20/2016

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