Scott 1148 Thomas G. Masaryk 8-cent US Stamps Plate Blocks - CHOOSE YOUR PLATE NUMBER

Scott #1148, Thomas G. Masaryk, 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 26557 and 26562. 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 - Scott 1148 is part of the Champion of Liberty Series. It commemorates Thomas G. Masaryk (1850–1937), a Czech patriot, philosopher, and the founding president of Czechoslovakia. Issued on the 110th anniversary of his birth, the stamp pays tribute to his enduring legacy as a champion of freedom and democratic values.
• Issue Date - March 7th, 1960
• City of Issue - Washington, DC
• Color - Carmine, Ultramarine, & Ocher
• *Giori Press Printing - Perf. 11
• Quantity Issued - 44,215,200 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.