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Champion of Liberty Series
common1945-1980

Champion of Liberty Series

United States of America · 1957 · 3¢, 4¢, 8¢

This series of stamps honors foreign leaders and statesmen who were considered 'Champions of Liberty' for their dedication to freedom and opposition to communism.

Issued during the Cold War, the 'Champions of Liberty' series was a philatelic effort by the U.S. to promote its values and honor international figures who resisted totalitarianism.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott1097-1104, 1125-1126, 1135-1138, 1168-1171

Image: U.S. Post Office -- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="w:Bureau of Engraving and Printing"><b>Bureau of Engraving and Printing</b></a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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