US 1960 Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi ; Champion of Liberty 8c. Scott. 1169
Series: Champions of Liberty Issue
Stamp details: Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (1807-1882) - Italian General
Issued date: 02-11-1960 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 8c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1169
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1168
Michel (Germany): 799
Yvert et Tellier (France): 706
Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press
Stamp Colors: Ocher, carmine and ultramarine
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Themes: Famous People, Politician, Medal, Mark of Honour, Military Officer
Total print: 42,746,400 (estimate)
Stamp details: Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (1807-1882) - Italian General
Issued date: 02-11-1960 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 8c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1169
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1168
Michel (Germany): 799
Yvert et Tellier (France): 706
Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press
Stamp Colors: Ocher, carmine and ultramarine
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Themes: Famous People, Politician, Medal, Mark of Honour, Military Officer
Total print: 42,746,400 (estimate)
Description:- Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (1807-1882) was an Italian general, patriot, revolutionary and republican. He contributed to Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy. He is considered one of the greatest generals of modern times and one of Italy's "fathers of the fatherland", along with Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, Victor Emmanuel II of Italy and Giuseppe Mazzini. Garibaldi is also known as the "Hero of the Two Worlds" because of his military enterprises in South America and Europe.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Garibaldi
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Garibaldi