1961 8¢ Gen. John J. Pershing Stamp – Scott #1214, WWl Commander

This is a 1961 United States 8-cent commemorative postage stamp featuring General John J. Pershing, Scott Catalog No. 1214. Pershing (1860–1948) led the American Expeditionary Force during World War I and was promoted to General of the Armies in 1919 — the highest possible rank in the U.S. Army. The stamp honors his legacy as a military strategist and national hero. Though often mistaken for part of the “Great Americans” series, this issue is technically classified under the Liberty Series and was engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using rotary press methods.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1961
- Denomination: 8 cents
- Color: Brown
- Scott Catalog No.: 1214 (formerly 1042A)
- Subject: General John J. Pershing
- Printing Method: Rotary press, engraved
- 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