US 1960 Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico 1¼c. Michel PR652A


US 1960 Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico 1¼c. Michel PR652A


Series: Liberty Issue - Precancels

Stamp details: Palace of the Governors (1610), Santa Fe, New Mexico

Issued date: 17-06-1960 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 1¼c.

Emission: Precancelled

Catalogue No:-
Michel (Germany): PR652A

Dimensions (height x width):
22mm x 26mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Stamp Colors: Blue green
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11

Themes: Historical place, Building, Architecture, Flag

Note: Dry printing:- Stamps printed on dry paper (x) appear bright with a glossy surface. The paper is thicker and stiffer. The print therefore appears clearer and sharper.

Description:- The Palace of the Governors is an adobe structure built in the Territorial Style of Pueblo architecture on Palace Avenue in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Located within the Santa Fe Historic District along the Santa Fe Plaza between Lincoln and Washington avenues, it has served as the seat of government for New Mexico for centuries, having been established as the capitol building of Nuevo Mexico in 1610.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Governors