Scott 1137 Ernst Reuter 8-cent US Stamps Plate Block - CHOOSE YOUR PLATE NUMBER

Scott #1137, Ernst Reuter, is an 8¢ Champion of Liberty Series Commemorative United States Postage Stamp.

All plate blocks are in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition. Two different plates were used when printing the stamps. The corresponding plate numbers are 26464 and 26466. 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 - Ernst Rudolf Johannes Reuter (1889–1953) was a steadfast defender of freedom during the Cold War, most notably guiding West Berlin through the harrowing Soviet blockade. Having endured imprisonment under the Nazi regime, he sought refuge in Turkey in 1935. After the war, Reuter returned to public life and served with distinction as Mayor of West Berlin from 1948 until he died in 1953. This *Champion of Liberty* stamp honors his unwavering resistance to Soviet oppression and his enduring legacy as a symbol of democratic resilience.
• Issue Date - September 29th, 1959
• City of Issue - Washington, DC
• Color - Carmine, Ultramarine, and Ochre
• *Giori Press Printing - Perf. 11
• Quantity Issued - 43,099,200 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.