USPS FDC Ceremony Program #3166 Padre Felix Varela Religion Catholicism 1997

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Catalog Number

3166

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

First Day Cover

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

USPS First Day of Issue Ceremony Program for the dedication of Scott #3166 32c Padre Felix Varela stamp, FDOI, September 15, 1997, Miami, Florida. Text in Spanish and English. "Father Felix Varela was born in Havana, on November 20, 1788...was raised by his maternal grandparents in Saint Augustine, Florida ...then under the rule of Spain...He asserted the Spanish South American colonies right to independence, and proposed giving autonomy to Cuba and Puerto Rico. He also advocated the emancipation of slaves in Cuba for more than 40 years before the United States declared the abolishment of slavely (sic)...When the King of Spain abolished the 'Cortes,' Father Varela took refuge in the United States ...As a result of his devotion and dedication, he was named Vicar General of the New York Diocese." Program measures 7" x 6".

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