Scott 1131 St. Lawrence Seaway 4¢ US Stamp Plate Blocks - CHOOSE YOUR PLATE NUMBER

Scott #1131 4-cent United States Postage Stamp Commemorates the Opening of the St. Louis Seaway.

All plate blocks are in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition. Six different plates were used when printing the stamps. The corresponding plate numbers are 26328, 26333, 26334, 26335, 26336, and *26343. If the plate number & position are not important when ordering, you can select 'Surprise me!'. Each separate plate block will come in a glassine envelope for protection.

• Subject: The St. Lawrence Seaway links the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Notably, it holds a special place in philatelic history as the first jointly issued stamp between the United States and Canada. The design features a detailed map of the Great Lakes alongside imagery of a ship and canal, while an eagle and maple leaf serve as enduring symbols of the partnership between the two nations.
• Issue Date - June 26th, 1959
• City of Issue - Massena, NY
• Color - Red & Dark Blue
• *Giori Press Printing - Perf. 11
• Quantity Issued - 126,105,050 printed

* The Giori Press enabled multiple colors to be printed in a single pass using a single, engraved plate.

NOTE: Please understand that we’ve made every effort to inspect these stamps for visual defects and imperfect gum. As amateur collectors, they’ve passed our 'keep' test (...and we're pretty picky ☺️). We believe that, although these postage stamp blocks are not professionally certified, they are in excellent condition.

* Plate # 26343 is only available in the UL (upper left) position and is considered extremely rare. It is not available on this website.