1963 Scott #1235 – 5¢ Alliance for Progress / Torch & Leaf – Canceled

Commemorative 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1963 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, a cooperative initiative between the United States and Latin American nations. Printed using the Giori process, the stamp features a stylized hand holding a torch with a green leaf, symbolizing unity, growth, and shared development. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 5 cents
- Issue Year: 1963
- Scott Catalog No. 1235
- Subject: Alliance for Progress
- Design Elements: Torch, leaf, blue background
- Printing Method: Giori press
- Theme: U.S.–Latin America cooperation, economic development
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of international relations, Latin American history, or Cold War diplomacy