US 1879 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 1c. Official OVPT. Scott. O1S


US 1879 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 1c. Official OVPT. Scott. O1S


Series: Official Overprinted Specimen

Issued year: 1879
Face value: 1c.
Emission: Official/Service (Agriculture)

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): O1S

Stamp Colors: Yellow
Perforation: line 12
Gum: No gum

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

Note: Carmine Overprint "SPECIMEN"

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