common1945-1980

1960 4c Champions of Liberty: Thomas G. Masaryk

Name: 1960 4c Champions of Liberty: Thomas G. Masaryk
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · 4 cents

This stamp features a profile portrait of Thomas G. Masaryk, the first President of Czechoslovakia, within a circular medal design. Above the medal, a torch of liberty is depicted, flanked by olive branches, with the inscription 'CHAMPION OF LIBERTY' across the top. The denomination '4c' and 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' are at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 'Champions of Liberty' series, this stamp honors Thomas G. Masaryk (1850-1937), a philosopher, sociologist, and politician who played a crucial role in the creation of independent Czechoslovakia and served as its first president from 1918 to 1935.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

champions-of-liberty historical-figures political-leaders czechoslovakia

Catalog Numbers

scott1147

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.