{"product_id":"1968-15-oliver-wendell-holmes-stamp-prominent-americans-series-scott-1288","title":"1968 15¢ Oliver Wendell Holmes Stamp – Prominent Americans Series – Scott #1288","description":"This is a 1968 United States 15-cent definitive postage stamp from the Prominent Americans Series, Scott Catalog No. 1288. It features a reddish-burgundy engraved portrait of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., a Civil War veteran and influential Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Known for his eloquent opinions and pragmatic jurisprudence, Holmes championed the balance between individual rights and societal needs, and was a strong advocate for free speech and labor protections. The stamp was first issued on March 8, 1968, as part of a series honoring distinguished American figures.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e- Issue Date: March 8, 1968\u003cbr\u003e- Denomination: 15 cents\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Reddish burgundy\u003cbr\u003e- Scott Catalog No.: 1288\u003cbr\u003e- Series: Prominent Americans\u003cbr\u003e- Subject: Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.\u003cbr\u003e- Cancel Type: Black horizontal bars (varies by piece)\u003cbr\u003e- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.\u003cbr\u003e- Condition: Used","brand":"USPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51953438687531,"sku":"319 - Pins 00484 - Letter Stamp","price":6.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/5064\/4011\/files\/e991c46b-5178-49b2-8494-e2174365b394.jpg?v=1769312368","url":"https:\/\/www.sweetdealalabama.com\/products\/1968-15-oliver-wendell-holmes-stamp-prominent-americans-series-scott-1288","provider":"Sweet Deal Alabama LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}