Dominican Republic – Scott # C299

Description

Dominican Republic – Scott #C299 (1979)
Centenary of the Death of Sir Rowland Hill – Airmail Issue
Mint Never Hinged

Issued in 1979, this commemorative airmail stamp honors Sir Rowland Hill (1795–1879), the British postal reformer credited with creating the modern postage stamp and transforming global mail systems. His introduction of adhesive stamps and uniform postal rates made communication more accessible worldwide—including throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

This stamp features:

• A portrait of Rowland Hill

• The inscription “Centenario de Su Muerte” (Centenary of His Death)

• The airmail denomination of 2.00 pesos

• Bright blue and violet color scheme with strong design contrast

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — full original gum, no hinge marks

• Year: 1979

• Theme: Postal History, Rowland Hill, Airmail, Philatelic Heritage

• Country: Dominican Republic

A meaningful issue for collectors of postal reform, airmail, or philatelic commemoratives.