Bolivia Mint Stamps - Bolivia Used Stamps - Bolivia Newest Stamps
Bolivia, named after Simon Bolivar broke away from Spanish rule in 1825 and much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and countercoups. In December 2005 Bolivians elected a new president by the widest margin of any modern leader. However, since taking office, his controversial strategies have exacerbated racial and economic tensions between the Amerindian populations of the Andean west and the non-indigenous communities of the eastern lowlands. Bolivia stamps were first issued in 1867 and the early issues are extremely interesting as they are loaded with varieties which are highly collectible and still inexpensive. In fact all of Bolivia collecting is attractive and inexpensive with interesting sets in the 1930’s and 40’s still available for low prices. The 1960 surcharges on gold stamps Scott #433-50 are well known and popular.
Topical stamps of Bolivia for Pope John Paul, parrot stamps, butterfly stamps, and other topical issues predominate. A series of non-Scott listed (but Michel Catalog listed) souvenir sheets are among the most popular and underappreciated stamps of Bolivia.
Do not overlook the postal tax issues as they are low priced and quite elusive.
To see the latest Bolivia new stamp issues please see the New Issue Listings at Herrick Stamp Company website.