Argentina 1940 General José de San Martín
Argentina · 1940 · 5c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of General José de San Martín, a key figure in South America's struggle for independence from Spain. Known as the 'Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru,' he is depicted in military attire, symbolizing his role as a national hero. The design is a classic engraved portrait common for definitive series of the era.
Issued in 1940, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series honoring national heroes during a period of relative political stability in Argentina before the rise of Peronism.
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Engraved
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