1955 8¢ Rotary International 50th Anniversary Stamp Scott #1066

This is a 1955 United States 8-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog No. 1066, issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rotary International. Founded in 1905 by Paul P. Harris, Rotary is a global service organization devoted to humanitarian efforts and ethical leadership. The stamp features a hand holding a flaming torch in front of a globe, symbolizing Rotary’s worldwide reach and commitment to service. The Rotary International emblem appears prominently in the design, along with the motto “Service Above Self.”
Features:
- Issue Year: 1955
- Denomination: 8 cents
- Color: Purple
- Scott Catalog No.: 1066
- Subject: Rotary International 50th Anniversary
- Design Elements: Torch, globe, Rotary emblem
- Motto: “Service Above Self”
- Cancel Type: Black horizontal bars (varies by piece)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used