SCG7834 - Guatemala 1971 – Centenary of the First Postage Stamp (1871–1971)Issued by the Republic of Guatemala in 1971, this 5 centavos airmail stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the countrys first postage stamp of 1871. The design features the Guatemalan national emblem and two open pages of the Gaceta de Guatemala, symbolizing the nations early postal and publishing heritage. The inscription 6 de Enero de 1871 marks the date of the first postal issue. Engraved in steel, this elegant brown and red design reflects