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4c Mexican Independence single
Object Details
- Description
- This Mexican Independence Issue stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the start of the Mexican War of Independence. The revolution began when a priest, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, urged the locals of the town of Dolores to seek independence. Mexico would not achieve independence from Spain until 1821. The stamp features an image of an Independence Day bell.
- United States; Mexico; Spain; independence; revolution; anniversary; war; military; priest; Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla; Dolores; bell
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- September 16, 1960
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5334
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (green, rose red); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- MEXICO (republic)
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1157
- Topic
- Hispanic Heritage
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5334
- Usage
- Usage conditions apply
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