Scott 1144 - Patrick Henry American Credo 4-cent US Stamp Plate Blocks - CHOOSE YOUR PLATE NUMBER

Scott #1144 4¢ United States Postage Stamp Honors the Famous Quote by Patrick Henry, "Give me LIBERTY or give me DEATH".

All plate blocks are in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition. Four different plates were used when printing the stamps. The corresponding plate numbers are 26738, 26741, 26747, and 26752. 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 - Issued on January 11, 1961, U.S. Scott #1144 is a 4-cent commemorative stamp and the sixth and final installment in the American Credo series. It bears Patrick Henry's iconic declaration, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" — a rallying cry that ignited America's pursuit of independence. The design showcases Henry's facsimile signature and a golden torch, elegantly framed within the series' distinctive ornamental border.
• Issue Date - January 11th, 1961
• City of Issue - Richmond, VA
• Color - Green & Brown
• *Giori Press Printing - Perf. 11
• Quantity Issued - 113,075,000 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.