Colombia 1932 Airmail, Francisco de Paula Santander
Colombia · 1932 · 10c
This airmail stamp features a portrait of Francisco de Paula Santander, a key military and political leader during Colombia's fight for independence from Spain. Known as 'The Man of the Laws,' he served as the fourth President of the Republic of New Granada (the precursor to modern Colombia). The design is a classic engraved portrait, typical of the era, framed with ornate scrollwork.
Issued in 1932, this stamp was part of a series honoring national heroes, reflecting a period of strong national identity and the growing importance of airmail for communication within the geographically diverse country.
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Engraved
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