SCG2990 - Paraguay - Alan B. Shepard Stamp (circa 1960s)This Paraguayan stamp honors Alan B. Shepard, the first American astronaut in space. It features a portrait of Shepard in his space suit, with his Mercury spacecraft depicted in orbit against a starry background. The stamp is inscribed Primer Astronauta Americano (First American Astronaut) and has a denomination of 0. 10. Issued by Correo del Paraguay, it reflects the global admiration for early space exploration achievements during the Space Race era.