| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 20, 1959 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Denomination |
8¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.08 | Color | Maroon |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 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 by the rotary process in maroon, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
The 8-cent World Peace Through World Trade stamp was issued in conjunction with the 17th Congress of the International Chamber of Commerce held in Washington, D.C., April 19–25, 1959.
A global symbol and a laurel spray dominate the design. The globe, located in the upper right of the design, and showing latitudes and longitudes, is otherwise uncolored, except where the laurel spray overlaps. The inscription "World Peace Through World Trade" appears in the upper left, in sans serif italic Gothic, while the value "8¢" and "U. S. Postage" are in the lower right, in regular white Gothic.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in maroon, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
This stamp was first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on April 20, 1959.