United States | Kansas Sunflower Plate Block of Four 4-Cent United States Postage Stamps Issued 1961

Description

This collectible plate block of four postage stamps was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Statehood of Kansas.
Each 4-cent Kansas Statehood stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, and printed on yellow paper. The petals of the sunflower, the State flower of Kansas, are a bright yellow, the center is reddish brown, and the leaves of the plant are green. The outline of the pioneer family, the covered wagon and the stockade, as well as the lettering and frame are in the same bright yellow. The background of the stamp is brown. All lettering is in a bright yellow Gothic.
The stamp was first placed on sale on May 10, 1961, at Council Grove, Kansas, a famous landmark on the Santa Fe Trail.
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Perforations: 11
Mint, never hinged condition.
We often have multiple copies of this item in stock; the plate number and/or position may vary.