| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | July 24, 1958 |
| Year | 1958 |
| Denomination |
8¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.08 | Color | Red, blue, golden ochre |
| Series | Champions of Liberty |
| Series Time Span | 1957 |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.85 by 0.98 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 the Giori press in multiple colors and issued in panes of 72 (8 across by 9 deep).
This 8-cent stamp, the second in the "Champions of Liberty" series, honors Simon Bolivar, the South American liberator.
The stamp is 0.85 by 0.98 of an inch in dimension (Famous American size), arranged vertically. The 8-cent denomination was issued in panes of 72 (8 across by 9 deep).
The 8-cent denomination was printed on the Giori press in red (part of the ribbon, the torch of Liberty and the top and bottom wording), blue (part of the ribbon, the leaves and the value), and golden ochre (the medallion).
It featured the medallion likeness of Simon Bolivar, based on a portrait painted by Ricardo Acevedo-Bernal. The wording "1783 Simon Bolivar—The Liberator 1830" encircles the head on the medallion, which is suspended from a ribbon. Directly above the pendant is featured a torch of liberty behind two sprays of leaves. The wording "Champion of Liberty" forms the top of the stamp and "United States Postage" the bottom, both drawn in modified Gothic. The denominations are shown in the lower right corners.
These stamp was released at Washington, D.C., on July 24, 1958.
This series was issued to highlight individuals who are champions of liberty.