| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | December 6, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Purple |
| 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 purple and issued in panes of 70.
This 4-cent stamp, which pays tribute to the late John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State, was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on December 6, 1960.
The Dulles stamp is 0.85 by 0.98 of an inch, arranged vertically, printed by the rotary process in purple, and issued in panes of 70. The likeness of Secretary of State Dulles was based on a photograph taken by Whit Keith, Jr., of the Department of State. All lettering is Gothic.