Scott 1133 - Soil Conservation 4-cent US Stamp Plate Blocks - CHOOSE YOUR PLATE NUMBER

Scott #1133 4¢ United States Postage Stamp Commemorates the Soil Conservation Movement in America.

All plate blocks are in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition. Six different plates were used when printing the stamps. The corresponding plate numbers are 26406, 26407, 26410, 26415, 26423, and 26425. 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 - Released during the Soil Conservation Society of America conference on August 26th, 1959, the stamp showcases a sweeping panoramic view of a farm, highlighting techniques such as contour plowing and cover crops, both employed to combat soil erosion.
• Issue Date - August 26th, 1959
• City of Issue - Rapid City, SD
• Color - Ochre, Blue, & Green
• *Giori Press Printing - Perf. 11
• Quantity Issued - 120,835,000 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.