US 1890 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 1c. Michel 61b


US 1890 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 1c. Michel 61b


Series: 1890-1893 American Bank Note Co. Great Americans

Issued date: 22-02-1890 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 1c.
Emission: Definitive

Catalogue No:-
Michel (Germany): 61b

Stamp Colors: Dull blue
Perforation: 12

Themes: Politicians, Famous People, Heads of State, Men, Authors, Literature

Description:- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States Postmaster General. He was promoted to deputy postmaster-general for the British colonies on August 10, 1753, having been Philadelphia postmaster for many years.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin