1967, 20¢ George C. Marshall, Deep Olive, United States (Scott #1289)

This 1967, 20¢ George C. Marshall, Deep Olive stamp belongs to the Prominent Americans Series, issued by the United States Post Office Department in 1967. This definitive series honors influential American figures who played significant roles in the nation’s political, military, and cultural history. This stamp depicts George C. Marshall, renowned as a soldier and statesman, best known for the Marshall Plan and his service as U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense. This is a genuine example of the 1967 standard definitive issue.

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: Scott #1289

• Denomination: 20 cents (20¢)

• Date of Issue: October 24, 1967

• Printing Method: Rotary Press

• Perforation: 11 x 10½

• Color: Deep Olive

• Mintage: Not Officially Published

• Subject: Portrait of George C. Marshall, Statesman and Soldier

Condition Analysis

Status: 

Used and Uncertified.

Sellers Grading: Extremely Fine

Obverse:

The portrait and inscriptions remain clearly identifiable. No major creases or tears are visible.

Reverse:

No original gum remains, as expected for a used stamp. The reverse appears clean with no visible thinning or repairs.

Centering / Margins:

Excellent! The perforations do not cut into the design frame.

Postmark: Moderate pen postmark

Other Findings:

All perforations are present, with minor irregularities typical of circulation. No evidence of trimming, reperforation, or other alterations.