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Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Champions of Liberty
common1945-1980

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Champions of Liberty

United States · 1960 · 4 cents

This 4-cent US postage stamp features a portrait of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first President of Czechoslovakia, against a backdrop of the Statue of Liberty's torch and a stylized globe. It is part of the 'Champions of Liberty' series.

Issued in 1960, this stamp honors Masaryk's legacy as a philosopher and statesman who championed freedom and played a pivotal role in the establishment of an independent Czechoslovakia. The 'Champions of Liberty' series celebrated international figures dedicated to liberty.

Printing Method

Lithography and Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg1195
scott1142
michel802

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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