US 1960 Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi ; Champion of Liberty 8c. Scott. 1169


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)

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