Brother Cristobal de Torres, Colombia
Dublin Core
Title
Brother Cristobal de Torres, Colombia
Subject
Torres, Cristóbal de, 1573-1654.
Colombia--History--1946-1974--Pictorial works.
Colombia--History--1946-1974--Pictorial works.
Description
A grey blue airmail stamp from Colombia. In the center is an image of the head of Fray (Friar) Cristobal de Torres (1573 – 1654), founder (Fundador) of Del Rosario University in Bogotá. Above his head is written III Centenario Del Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario-Bogota (3rd centenary of Senior College of Our Lady of the Rosary), along with the dates 1653 and 1953. The postage value is listed in the bottom corners as 20 Colombian centavo. Printed with a steel engraving technique.
Creator
Unknown Artist
Source
None
Publisher
Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
Rights
Copyright held by Colombia (Law 1520 of 2012, Articles 4, 6 and 10).
Format
Materials: Ink, Paper, Adhesive
Dimensions: 35 x 46 mm
Perforations: 11 1/2 : 13
Dimensions: 35 x 46 mm
Perforations: 11 1/2 : 13
Language
es
Type
Still Image
Identifier
2022EMISC_0015
Michel CO 710
Stamp Number CO C264
Yvert et Tellier CO PA263
Stanley Gibbons CO 833
Leo Temprano CO 803
Stamp Number CO C264
Yvert et Tellier CO PA263
Stanley Gibbons CO 833
Leo Temprano CO 803
Date Issued
12/6/1954
Citation
Unknown Artist, “Brother Cristobal de Torres, Colombia,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 26, 2024, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/885.