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Mexican postage stamp commemorating Petróleos Mexicanos (20th anniversary)

  • 1958

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Mexican postage stamp issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the nationalization of all petroleum reserves, facilities, and foreign oil companies in Mexico and the establishment of the state-owned petroleum company Petróleos Mexicanos. The stamp features an illustrated depiction of an oil derrick superimposed over an illustration of an eagle and snake engaged in combat.

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  • 1.75 in. H x 1 in. W
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Box 7

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Mexico. Dirección General de Talleres de Impresión de Estampillas y Valores. “Mexican Postage Stamp Commemorating Petróleos Mexicanos (20th Anniversary),” 1958. Witco Stamp Collection, Box 7. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/yyvnilg.

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