| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | September 19, 1958 |
| Year | 1958 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Green |
| 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 Cottrell press in a single color and issued in panes of 70 (7 across and 10 deep).
These 4-cent and 8-cent stamps, the third in the "Champions of Liberty" series, honor Lajos Kossuth, the noted Hungarian patriot.
The stamps are 0.85 by 0.98 of an inch in dimension (Famous American size), arranged vertically. The 4-cent denomination was issued in panes of 70 (7 across and 10 deep).
The 4-cent denomination was printed on the Cottrell press in a single color—green.
Both stamps featured the medallion likeness of the Hungarian patriot, Lajos Kossuth, facing towards the right, based on a daguerreotype taken in the United States during his visit in 1852. The wording "1848 · Lajos Kossuth—Governor of Hungary · 1849" 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 stamps were first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on September 19, 1958.
This series was issued to highlight individuals who are champions of liberty.