US 1898 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 1c. Scott. 279
Series: 1897-1903 Regular Issue
Issued date: 17-01-1898 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 1c.
Emission: Definitive
Watermark: USPS Double-lined (S) [Up]
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 279
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 283
Michel (Germany): 126
Yvert et Tellier (France): 123
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Stamp Colors: Deep green
Perforation: line 12
Themes: Politicians, Famous People, Heads of State, Men, Authors, Literature
Issued date: 17-01-1898 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 1c.
Emission: Definitive
Watermark: USPS Double-lined (S) [Up]
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 279
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 283
Michel (Germany): 126
Yvert et Tellier (France): 123
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Stamp Colors: Deep green
Perforation: line 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
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin
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