Scott 1156 - Fifth World Forestry Congress 4-cent US Stamp Plate Blocks - CHOOSE YOUR PLATE NUMBER

Scott #1156 4¢ United States Postage Stamp Represents the Fifth World Forestry Congress, Symbolizing Conservation and Forestry.

All plate blocks are in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition. Four different plates were used when printing the stamps. The corresponding plate numbers are 26685, 26686, 26687, and 26688. 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 U.S. Scott #1156 stamp, issued in 1960, commemorates the Fifth World Forestry Congress. A widely available and affordable collectible, it showcases a green design centered on conservation and forestry themes. The artwork is derived from the official seal of the World Forestry Congress, featuring a central tree surrounded by symbols that represent the "Multiple Use of Forest Lands." Symbols include a deer, a waterfall, a stump & axe, a hiker, and a sheep.
• Issue Date - August 29th, 1960
• City of Issue - Seattle, WA
• Color - Green
• Rotary Press Printing - Perf. 11 x 10½
• Quantity Issued - 120,580,000 printed

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.