US 1917 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 8c. Scott. 508


US 1917 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 8c. Scott. 508


Series: 1912-1922 Regular Issue - Franklin and Washington Profiles

Issued date: 24-03-1917 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 8c.

Emission: Definitive
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 508
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 515
Michel (Germany): 230C
Yvert et Tellier (France): 206(A)

Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Stamp Colors: Olive bistre
Perforation: line 11

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