US 1958 Simon Bolivar ; Champion of Liberty 8c. Scott. 1111


US 1958 Simon Bolivar ; Champion of Liberty 8c. Scott. 1111


Series: Champions of Liberty Issue

Stamp details: Simon Bolivar, South American Freedom Fighter

Issued date: 24-07-1958 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 8c.

Emission: Commemorative

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1111
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1110
Michel (Germany): 731
Yvert et Tellier (France): 647

Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press

Stamp Colors: Carmine, ultramarine and ocher
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11

Themes: Famous People, Hero, Freedom Fighter, Independency Activist, Medal, Mark of Honour

Total print: 39,753,640 (estimate)

Description:- Simon Jose Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (1783-1830) was a Venezuelan military and political leader who led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, or the Liberator of America.
Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Bolivar