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José de San Martín, Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru

Name: José de San Martín, Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru
Brand: Argentina

Argentina · 1950 · 20c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of General José de San Martín, a key figure in South America's struggle for independence from Spain. The design is based on a painting by French artist Jean-Baptiste Madou. The stamp is finely engraved, highlighting the details of San Martín's military uniform and determined expression.

Issued in 1950, the 'Year of the Liberator General San Martín', this stamp commemorates the centenary of his death and honors his legacy as a national hero of Argentina and a liberator across the continent.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

famous-people military independence portraits art

Catalog Numbers

sg874

scott578

michel528

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.