| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 31, 1957 |
| Year | 1957 |
| Denomination |
8¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.08 | Color | Red, blue and golden ocher |
| Series | Champions of Liberty |
| Series Time Span | 1957 |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 1.11 by 1.36 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed on pre-gummed paper on the Giori press.
This special stamp in honor of Ramon Magsaysay, the late President of the Philippines, is the first to be issued in the "Champions of Liberty" series.
The Magsaysay commemorative stamp is 1.11 by 1.36 inches in dimension, arranged vertically, printed on pregummed paper on the Giori press, and issued in sheets of 48. The stamp is printed in three colors—red, blue and golden ocher.
The central design of the stamp is a medallion printed in golden ocher on which is depicted the head of Ramon Magsaysay encircled by the descriptive wording "Ramon Magsaysay President of the Philippines 1953–1957". The medallion is suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon, which forms the Victory "V". Directly above the medallion is the torch of Liberty, in red, behind two crossed sprays of laurel leaves, in blue, the symbols of "Champion" and "Liberty." The words "Champion of Liberty," form the top of the stamp and "United States Postage" the bottom, both drawn in modified Gothic and printed in red. The denomination "8¢" is shown in the lower right corner, printed in blue.
This stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on August 31, 1957.
This series was issued to highlight individuals who are champions of liberty.