Scott 1160 Ignacy Jan Paderewski 8-cent US Stamps Plate Blocks - CHOOSE YOUR PLATE NUMBER

Scott #1160 is an 8¢ Champion of Liberty Series Postage Stamp Featuring Ignacy Jan Paderewski.

All plate blocks are in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition. Two different plates were used when printing the stamps. The corresponding plate numbers are 26753 and 26763. 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 Stamp 1160 is an 8-cent United States postage stamp issued on October 8, 1960, to honor Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a Polish patriot, pianist, and statesman. Part of the "Champions of Liberty" series, which commemorates figures who fought for freedom, the stamp features a portrait of Paderewski based on a painting by Polish artist Tadeusz Styka. It highlights his pivotal role as a champion of liberty, particularly during his tenure as the first Prime Minister of independent Poland, which began on January 18, 1919.
• Issue Date - October 8th, 1960
• City of Issue - Washington, D.C.
• Color - Carmine, Ultramarine & Ocher
• *Giori Press Printing - Perf. 11
• Quantity Issued - 42,696,000 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.