| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 8, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Khaki, red and blue |
| 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 on the Giori presses. First offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on February 8, 1960.
This special stamp was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. On February 8, 1910 the Boy Scouts of America were officially incorporated in the District of Columbia.
The 4-cent Boy Scouts of America Golden Jubilee commemorative stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, was printed on the Giori presses and issued in panes of 50.
The design features a head and shoulders view of a scout with right hand upraised in a three-finger sign. The three fingers pointing upward represent the major points of the Scout law. The likeness of the scout is printed in khaki, while the lettering "1910–1960," at the left, "U.S. Postage," at the right, and the large "4¢" to the right are in blue. The wording "Boy Scouts of America," across the top of the stamp, is red.
The stamp was first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on February 8, 1960.