Argentina "Servicio Oficial" Overprint
Argentina · 1911 · 12c
This stamp is an official mail issue, created by overprinting the 1911 12-centavos definitive stamp with "S.O." (Servicio Oficial). The underlying design, known as 'The Sower' or 'Liberty Seated', features an allegorical representation of the republic sowing seeds, symbolizing Argentina's agricultural prosperity.
Official stamps were used by government departments for postage to ensure proper accounting and prevent misuse of postal services. The overprinting of regular definitive issues was a common and economical method for creating these specialized stamps.
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Engraved
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