| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | January 26, 1961 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Denomination |
8¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.08 | Color | Red, blue and 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 presses, in red, blue and ocher, and issued in panes of 72.
This 8-cent stamp, honoring the revered Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, is the tenth in the "Champions of Liberty" series.
The stamp is 0.85 by 0.98 of an inch in dimension, arranged vertically. The 8-cent denomination was printed on the Giori presses, in red, blue and ocher, and issued in panes of 72.
The denomination features a medallion with a likeness of Gandhi based on a photograph of a drawing by R. L. Lekhi. Lettering is in modified Gothic.
This stamp was first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on January 26, 1961.
This series was issued to highlight individuals who are champions of liberty.