US 1959 José de San Martín ; Champion of Liberty 4c. Scott. 1125


US 1959 José de San Martín ; Champion of Liberty 4c. Scott. 1125


Series: Champions of Liberty Issue

Stamp details: José de San Martín (1778-1850), Argentine political leader

Issued date: 25-02-1959 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 4c.

Emission: Commemorative

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1125
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1124
Michel (Germany): 748
Yvert et Tellier (France): 661

Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press

Stamp Colors: Blue
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11

Themes: Famous People, General, Medal, Mark of Honour

Total print: 133,623,280 (estimate)

Description:- José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras (1778-1850), known simply as José de San Martín or the Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru, was an Argentine general and the primary leader of the southern and central parts of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire who served as the Protector of Peru. Born in Yapeyú, Corrientes, in modern-day Argentina, he left the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata at the early age of seven to study in Málaga, Spain.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_de_San_Martin