US 1940 Scientist Crawford Williamson Long 2c. Scott. 875


US 1940 Scientist Crawford Williamson Long 2c. Scott. 875


Series: Famous Americans Issue - Scientists

Issued date: 08-04-1940 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 2c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 875
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 872
Michel (Germany): 471
Yvert et Tellier (France): 434

Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press

Stamp Colors: Pink carmine
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11

Themes: Scientist, Famous People

Total print: 57,888,600 (estimate)

Description:- Crawford Williamson Long (1815-1878) was an American surgeon and pharmacist best known for his first use of inhaled sulfuric ether as an anesthetic.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawford_Long