1973 Drummer Spirit Of Independence Plate Block Of 4 8c Postage Stamps - Sc# 1479 - MNH, OG - CX577

This is a numbered plate block of 4 stamps as pictured. ~ On September 28, 1973 in New Orleans, LA., the USPS issued this 8 cent stamp depicting the drummer who marched into battle or used his drum to summon his neighbors to defend their homes. This is the last stamp issued in the Colonial Communications series.

These are real USPS postage stamps that are accepted by the USA Postal Service as payment for mail posted in the USA however the total rates on the stamps posted must equal or exceed the current appropriate postal mailing rate or extra postage must be paid.

The stamp set shown in the picture is a stock photo and is likely not a picture of the exact stamp set you will receive in that it may differ in plate number and/or orientation. However the item you will receive will be similar including having a plate number (if one is present in the photos) and the same number of stamps. Stamps titled as MNH, OG will have no significant creases or unnatural gum disturbances unless otherwise noted.