| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 25, 1959 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Denomination |
8¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.08 | Color | Blue, red, golden ocher |
| 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 and 9 deep).
These 4-cent and 8-cent stamps, the fourth in the "Champions of Liberty" series, honor Jose de San Martin, Hero of the Andes.
The stamps are 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 and 9 deep).
The 8-cent denomination was printed on the Giori press in blue, red and golden ocher.
Both denominations featured a medallion with a three-quarter portrait of San Martin, reproduced from a print provided by the Library of Congress. The wording "Jose de San Martin 1778–1850 Hero of the Andes" encircles the head. The medal is shown suspended from a ribbon, while directly above the pendant is a torch of liberty between two sprays of leaves. The wording "Champion of Liberty" forms the top of the stamp and "United States Postage" the bottom, both printed in modified Gothic. The denominations are shown in the lower right corners.
These stamps were first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on February 25, 1959.
This series was issued to highlight individuals who are champions of liberty.