| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 31, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Blue |
| 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 by the rotary process in blue, and issued in panes of 70.
This special stamp was issued to mark the South-East Asia Treaty Organization Conference on the occasion of the sixth meeting of SEATO Ministers. SEATO is a defensive alliance of nations (Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States) dedicated to preservation of peace and freedom in the general area of Southeast Asia and Southwest Pacific.
The stamp is 0.85 by 0.98 of an inch, arranged vertically, printed by the rotary process in blue, and issued in panes of 70.
The design features the emblem of SEATO and the words "Unity Peace Progress." All lettering is in Roman.
The 4-cent SEATO stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on May 31, 1960.