Argentina 1935-1951 Definitive Series - 'Próceres y Riquezas'
Argentina · 1935 · 5c
This stamp features an allegorical representation of Argentina's agricultural wealth, depicting a farmer plowing a field with a team of oxen under a radiant sun. The design, titled 'La Agricultura,' symbolizes the nation's prosperity derived from its fertile lands. It was part of the long-running 'Próceres y Riquezas' (Heroes and Riches) definitive series.
Issued from 1935 into the early 1950s, this series was a cornerstone of Argentine postage during a period of significant political and economic change, including the 'Infamous Decade' and the rise of Juan Perón.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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