Issued in 1904 by the República del Paraguay, this striking 1 Centavo orange definitive stamp depicts the nation’s emblematic lion guarding the Liberty Cap beneath radiant rays inscribed “Paz y Justicia” (“Peace and Justice”). The image symbolizes Paraguay’s enduring defense of freedom and civic virtue following its post-war recovery. Typical of early 20th-century Paraguayan engraving, the stamp combines classic allegory with fine typography and strong patriotic motifs—an essential issue for collectors of South American heraldic and national-symbol designs.