United States 1951 Liberty Series 8c Statue of Liberty
United States · 1954 · 8c
This definitive stamp features a powerful, close-up view of the head and torch of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy. The design, engraved by Charles A. Brooks, is rendered in a two-tone carmine rose and dark blue, emphasizing the iconic features of the monument.
Issued as part of the Liberty Series of 1954-1961, this stamp replaced the previous Presidential series and aimed to honor fundamental American values and historical figures. The 8-cent denomination covered the domestic surface letter rate at the time.
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