1956 20¢ Monticello Stamp, Liberty Series Scott #1045, Jefferson’s Home – UNESCO

This is a 1956 United States 20-cent definitive postage stamp from the Liberty Series, Scott Catalog No. 1045. It features a blue-toned illustration of Monticello, the Virginia estate of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Monticello is recognized as a National Historic Site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Liberty Series replaced the 1938 Presidential Issue and honored key figures and landmarks tied to American freedom.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1956
- Denomination: 20 cents
- Color: Blue
- Scott Catalog No.: 1045
- Series: Liberty Series
- Subject: Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson
- Cancel Type: Black vertical bars (varies by piece)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used