General Marcos Pérez Jiménez, 1955
Venezuela · 1955 · 10c
This airmail stamp features a portrait of General Marcos Pérez Jiménez, who was the military dictator and President of Venezuela at the time. The design is simple, focusing on his image in full military uniform, symbolizing his authority and the power of his regime.
Issued during the height of Pérez Jiménez's rule, this stamp was part of a propaganda effort to promote his image and the stability of his government, which was later overthrown in 1958.
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Photogravure
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